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17 March 2010
Background
Acton Black History Group was first established in 2003 in response to the call for Acton to celebrate Black History Month, in recognition of the wealth of experience, talent, consciousness, skill and creative energy in the Black community in Acton and beyond. Since its beginnings seven years ago the Acton Black History Group has evolved and now stands as a forum in its own right, called Black History and Culture West London group.
Black History and Culture (West London)
The recently formed Black History and Culture West London group is committed to challenging discrimination and oppression, encouraging networking and connections, ensuring access and choice, influencing policy and programmes, prioritising community concerns, promoting long term and sustainable social change, reversing inequality and supporting community led collective action.
The Black History and Culture group work inconjuction with United Anglo-Carribean society (along with numerous other groups) in order to raise awareness of the issues facing the community today as well as teaching the rich history and vibrant culture of the Black community to wider audiences. In past years Black History showcases have included poetry readings, exhibitions of photographs, paintings ad sculptures.
The meeting held on the 26th May 2010 highlighted the need for fresh fundraising ideas in order to secure a Grassroots Grant from the EBCC to accompany the grant given by the London Borough of Ealing to Black History and Culture West London.
In future the Black History and Culture west London group hopes to showcase more Black talent locally and work further with its partners by drawing upon their skills and experiences to futher educate the community about Black history.
Upcoming Events
The Black history annual general meeting is on Wednesday 10th November. Here is the annual report presented in that meeting.
Acton Community Forum is committed to the community it serves; for those interested in fighting injustice please read this article by Weyman Bennet and Sabby Dhalu.
