Catch an inspiring documentary about the first Black Brummies and their incredible stories during Black History Month.

Come for an exclusive screening of The First Black Brummies (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bty31k), part of the documentary series 'A Very British History'.

Poet Sue Brown looks at what life was like in the postwar years for Birmingham’s Caribbean community. Sue, whose parents came to Britain in the 50s from Jamaica, meets people who remember and experienced the hostile environment that faced many of the early migrants. She explores her home city to discover the cultural significance of local black churches, music and the rise of Rastafarianism. She also meets legendary singer Jimmy Cliff to discuss his hit song Many Rivers to Cross. Cliff and others have written about the challenges faced by many early ‘settlers’. Sue recalls how migration literally divided families, including her own, and meant people lived thousands of miles apart.

This event is organised by the University of Birmingham Race Equality Network, and is free and open for all to attend (whether you are part of the University or not).

Details:

Location: Aston Webb Building Room WG12 (University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus) Find out more about travelling to campus (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions) (including public transport links and parking).

Time: The screening will commence shortly after 12.30pm. The episode is 59 mins long. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

Accessibility: Consult this page (https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-birmingham/access-guides/aston-webb-main-building) for more information about accessibility.

Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

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