RHACC Celebrates Black History Month #SalutingOurSisters

Parkshot, Richmond, TW9 2RE

6 Oct 2023 - 11:30 - 31 Oct 2023 - 19:00

 

This year's Black History Month theme is "Saluting our Sisters/Sisterhood'', to which we will offer a great range of activities, events and more to celebrate this historic occasion.

Around college:

  • SEND learners creating and displaying brightly coloured Black women through time in the Link area in celebration of Black History Month
  • Black Women Icons - displayed around college depicting black women who have transformed society.
  • Celebrating Black Voices event includes a performance by staff and RHACC learners in the Link/Theatre which showcases art around the college through poetry readings, spoken word, singing, dancing and ends with an exhibition (TBC)

In class action:

    • Art and Creative Technologies - Learning about diverse, aspirational role models in connection to their practices.
    • Creative Writing - Organising a range of poetry workshops in celebration of Maya Angelou
    • Childcare/Teaching - Classes have been taking part in activities where learners share cultural backgrounds 
    • ESOL - There are lots of activities currently happening to celebrate popular festivals like Kwanzaa, Diwali, Ramadan, Hanukkah and more

Articles:

Events in Richmond & Kingston:

  • 'Flying for Britain' library screening - Short docu-drama sharing the stories of the African and African-Caribbean contributions to the war effort and the establishment of Black Britons post-war history at Kingston Library. Thu12th Oct. See more here.
  • 'Sancho & Me' - Come along to a highly anticipated performance by Paterson Joseph as he explores the ideas of belonging, language, education, music and more. Sun 8th Oct  Register here today
  • 'Meetings' - Enjoy a night of entertainment and laughter at Mustapha Matura's highly recognised play running throughout October at the Orange Tree. Sat 14th Oct - Sat 11th Nov Register here today

Keep your eyes peeled on our social channels for other upcoming events and activities!