Black History Lectures with Robin Walker, this Sunday and every Sunday.

Posted on October 17, 2011 by astehmari

Black History Lectures

From Sunday 8 January 2012

Robin Walker will be teaching an Advanced course on Black History and African World Studies AIMED AT ADULTS WHO HAVE ALREADY STUDIED some Black History, Black Studies, or African World Studies courses, but would like to take the next step.

Who should enrol on this course?

To enrol on this course, it will be assumed:

1. That you are already familiar with the outline of early African history.

2. That you already know the roles that Africa and African descended people have played in the origin and evolution of art, music, science and technology.

3. That you are already familiar with the current issues in Black politics, sociology and psychology.

4. That you already know some of the history and controversies in religion, and its role in Black culture.

If you would like to confirm your place, please email Robin Walker at historicalwalker@yahoo.com or info@centerprise.org.uk

What are the objectives in teaching this course?

The objectives of the course are as follows::

1. To enable the student to study the key African World Studies texts in a mutually supportive environment.

2. To enable the student to develop self-assurance in presenting and discussing the information.

3. To enable the student to use the material to address practical problems facing the Black community right here, right now.

What is the programme?

This is a 30-week programme that covers the following subjects:

Classes 1 – 12 History

Classes 13 – 15 Sociology

Classes 16 – 18 Psychology

Classes 19 – 24 Production

Classes 25 – 27 Religion

Classes 28 – 29 Political Economy

Class 30 Discussion

Courses are available for 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 26 weeks or 36 weeks to suit your schedule.

Times: 12.30-2.30pm, this Sunday and every Sunday.

Robin Walker lectures of great issues of the black race from the works black icons from Ivan Van Sertima, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Josef Ben Jochannan, John Henrik Clarke to Cheikh Anta Diop, Mary Seacole, Harriet Tubman, C.J. Walker and many more this Sunday and every Sunday from 3.30-5.30pm All lectures take place at Centerprise, 136-138 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2NS

Phone 020 7254 9632 for details of fees and other information.

Or email, info@centerprise.org.uk or historicalwalker@yahoo.com

STOP Hackney Council attempting to close down Centerprise Trust Ltd

Posted on September 23, 2011 by astehmari

STOP Hackney Council attempting to close down Centerprise Trust Ltd by contributing to the Centerprise Defence Fund. Donations welcomed, however, big or small to Centerprise Account no. 03401464. Sort Code: 20-66-11. Bank: Barclays Bank. Branch: May Fair

Hackney Council is attempting to stunt the growth, education, opportunities and talents of everyone especially our young people and elders by wanting to close down Centerprise Trust Community and Arts Centre in Dalston.
The Centre is in imminent danger of closure, after Hackney Council gave the 41-year old centre two weeks to cease operations and hand over the keys to the property in June 2011.
Although involved in lease negotiations the Council have disingenuously resorted to legal action to close the Centre.
The Trust’s clientele are mainly, minorities such as women, children and black and other ethnic minority communities. As the only book shop in Hackney dedicated to radical thought, there will be a democratic deficit should the Centre close, coupled with the loss of vital services to the most vulnerable in the community. Although Hackney Council has agreed to mediation, they are still committed to legal action.

Tomorrow will be too late and tomorrow never comes. Please sign our petition below to save your Centre from closure. Show your support by coming to Court 2 at Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court, 29-41 Gee Street, London EC1V 3RE on Friday, 20 January 2012 @ 3.00pm prompt We welcome donations to the Centerprise Defence Fund. Cllr Jonathan McShane, Hackney cabinet member for Health, Social Care and Culture. on BBC London Radio, 94.9, Dotun Adebayor’s show on Sunday, 15th January stated Hackney Council’s commitment to negotiating a new lease for our premises, yet we were served with fresh papers yesterday, 16th January to remind us of the hearing. Please spread the word by telling a friend to tell a friend.

Hearing took place at Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court on Friday, 20th January, 2012. The case was transferred to Central London County Court to be held in May/June 2012. We need financial support to pay enormous legal fees to fight this gross injustice. Please show your support before it is too late.

THE CENTRE NEEDS TO REMAIN OPEN

Join our PETITION NOW !

Narrative Drive with Course Leader Jacob Ross

Posted on March 1, 2011 by astehmari

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Narrative Drive is an opportunity to work alongside other motivated intermediate level writers in a focused and stimulating group.
Course leader Jacob Ross is the author of acclaimed short story collections. His first novel, Pynter Bender, was published in September 2008 and was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers Prize.

Courses are every Tuesday evening @ Centerprise, 136 Kingsland High St, Dalston, Hackney, London E8 2NS. Time 7pm – 9pm Phone 0207 254 9632 for details
or go to www.jacobrossonline.com or email rosswriterj@googlemail.com