Join London Museum Docklands in October to discover the stories and experiences of Londoners of African heritage throughout the centuries.
Experience ancient African wisdom and practices that have resurfaced in the contemporary European psyche, and journey through the stories of some of the 15,000 Londoners of African heritage who lived in 18th-century London.
Celebrate the help London received during the Second World War, the birth of the NHS from men and women traveling from the Caribbean, and the legacies of African American GIs positioned in the UK.
We’ll also commemorate/spotlight the historic 1903 West End production In Dahomey, that marked a key moment in Black cultural history
African Americans in Britain during the Second World War
Around 2,000 mixed-race people were born from African American GIs stationed in Britain during the Second World War. Discover the story of James Masters, one of these GI babies.
Join us for this free talk to discover the story of around 2,000 mixed-race people who were born from Black GIs stationed in Britain during the Second World War. They increased the Black population by around 10%, but they also suffered hardship as a result.
Hear about the story of James Masters, one of these GI babies, and delve into the experiences of the African Americans who helped the fight against fascism.
This talk takes place on 5,12, 19 and 26 October.
FREE
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