Black History Month Launch 2018
Hosted by Race Council Cymru, Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn, and Aberystwyth University Students’ Union, with a performance by Jazzy Africana Band, Bongo Clive and many more. African food by TWALE cuisine. Made possible thanks to the Aberystwyth Fund.
ALL WELCOME!
https://bhmwales.org.uk/events/bhm-2018-launch-aberystwyth-at-great-hallaberystwyth-university/
You are invited to the very first launch of Black History Month in Dyfed-Powys. BHM is a month long, pan-Wales celebration of the contributions made by people of African descent in Wales.
Ammaara Nalban, BAME Students’ Officer has been working hard over the summer to plan a range of events for Black History Month 2018:
“I’m really happy to see this event coming together. It is so important to celebrate and highlight the lives and culture of our Black Students, and I hope to see students from all walks of life come together to learn and support one-another.”
Programme:
Compère for the day: Mrs. Uzo Iwobi OBE, Chief Executive of Race Council Cymru
Welcome and Introduction: Judge Ray Singh CBE, Chairperson of RCC
Black History Month in Dyfed-Powys: Mr. Dafydd Llywelyn, Police and Crime Commissioner
The Meaning of Black History in Aberystwyth University: Ammaara Nalban, AberSU BAME Students’ Officer
Introduction of Black History Month Wales 2018 Programme: Mr. Paolo Piano, RCC Representative Carmarthenshire and General Secretary for Llanelli Multicultural Network
Keynote Speech: The Race Relations Act (1968): 50 Years on – So What?: Simon Woolley, Director of Operation Black Vote
Live Performance: Jazzy Africana
Lunch provided by Twale Cuisine & Networking opportunities | Panel Exhibition presented by Jen Wilson
Live Performance: Wahda Placide
Welcome and overview of the afternoon: Mrs. Uzo Iwobi OBE
Presentation: Race Hate Crime and Promoting a Diverse Workforce – Dyfed-Powys Police
Live Performance: Bongo Clive
Keynote Speech, Black History: The Real Story Behind Enslavement of Black Africans: Ms. Esther Stanford, Barrister and Black History Specialist
Open Panel Discussion with: Ms. Esther Stanford, Mr. Dafydd Llywelyn PCC, Mr. Paolo Piana, Simon Woolley, Judge Ray Singh CBE