Saynab Posted March 1, 2006 "A people without a positive history is like a vehicle without an engine" Steve Biko: South African Anti Apartheid Leader Saturday March 4th 1.00pm - 5.30pm Films and talks on Nigerian and Somali sailors and how Britain grew rich at the expense of its colonies through “trade†The Olaudah Equiano story. Equiano was a best selling Nigerian author who lived in London in 1789. He was kidnapped from Africa at 7 but later bought his freedom. He travelled the world with the Royal Navy, rescued others from slavery and later campaigned for its abolition by lecturing all over the England on its horrors. He was just one of the black community's' political leaders in the 18th century. This film sets out his legacy Somali Sailors and the British Empire Somali people have been in London for at least 300 years. Many of them were sailors who followed their nomadic tradition by crewing military and merchant ships for the Empire. Marcus Garvey's movement relied heavily on sailors to pass his message around the world at a time when there were few phones and no internet. This presentation will explain Somali history and how Somalis contributed to the anti-racist struggles of the 19th and 20th centuries. Life and Debt Filmed in Jamaica this award-winning but under-viewed film details the operation of the World Bank/IMF in the Caribbean. Forthright Jamaicans talk about how the US uses its influence to force them out of business, underpay their workers and change their society to the benefit of multi-national corporations. Ex-Prime Minister Michael Manley tells of his bitter negotiations with the US government and businesses. The film illustrates how bananas, milk, chicken, tourism and potatoes are all used to practice colonialism and reinforce racism. Venue: Museum in Docklands 1.00pm - 5.30pm West India Quay, London. E14 4AL, Tel: 020 7001 9805 www.museumindocklands.org.uk Station: West India Quay (Docklands light railway) No registration required. Admission Free and on first come, first served basis. Please be on time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
