http://pages.bcaheritage.org.uk en-us Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:56:51 GMT Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:56:51 GMT Jobshout b.walia@workstation.co.uk <h5>New interactive map!</h5><p>Explore&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bcaheritage.org.uk/showcase2"><strong>interactive map</strong></a> mapping one of&nbsp;BCA&#39;s collections.</p><script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));</script><script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-12967606-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script> http://pages.bcaheritage.org.uk/interactive-map Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:01:54 GMT <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Black Cultural Archives is excited to announce </span>the airing of a radio drama based on letters held in our collection that belonged to Amy Barbour-James. The drama will be aired on BBC Radio 4 Woman&rsquo;s Hour at 10.45 (</font><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p4qgj"><font size="3" color="#800080" face="Calibri">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p4qgj</font></a><font size="3" face="Calibri">) , from the 7^th-11^th December, repeated at 19.45 every evening.</font></p><p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p><h5 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><p><a href="http://www.bcaheritage.org.uk/showcase">Find out about Amy Barbour-James here</a></p></h5><script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));</script><script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-12967606-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script> http://pages.bcaheritage.org.uk/radio-4-drama-based-on-letters-from-bcas-collections Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:22:44 GMT The deadline for the position of Assistant Archivist has now passed.<script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));</script><script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-12967606-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script> http://pages.bcaheritage.org.uk/deadline-passed Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:29:39 GMT Black Cultural Archives is currently recruiting an Assistant Archivist, for more details see the <a href="http://pages.bcaheritage.org.uk/vacancies">Vacancies</a> page.<script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));</script><script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-12967606-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script> http://pages.bcaheritage.org.uk/vacancy-assistant-archivist Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:02:06 GMT <p><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">As part of the Mayor&#39;s month-long Story of London festival, Black Cultural Archives and the National Trust present &lsquo;sneak preview&rsquo; tours of the home of the Kenyan poet and artist Khadambi Asalache.<br /><br />This magical and beautiful house is decorated throughout&nbsp;with wooden fretwork hand-carved by Khadambi over 20 years. The symbolism and images depicted within the fretwork, combined with Khadambi&#39;s personal collection of artefacts and artworks tell a fascinating story of the poet making his home</span> <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">in London.</span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">After the tour, visitors will be invited to take part in a discussion on the themes inherent&nbsp;in the house.<br /><br /><strong>ADDRESS:</strong><br />Khadambi Asalache House, London, SW8<br />(those selected from the ticket ballot will be given the full address -&nbsp;for security reasons we are unable to do this for publicity)<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><strong>NEAREST TUBE:</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><br />Vauxhall<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><strong>HOW TO BOOK:</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><br />Due to the size of the house numbers are strictly limited; as such tickets will be issued by ballot.<br /><br />If you would like to apply please e-mail to</span> <a ymailto="mailto:tickets@bcaheritage.org.uk" target="_blank" href="mailto:tickets@bcaheritage.org.uk"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">tickets@bcaheritage.org.uk</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"> by</span> <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE</span> <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">giving your name, contact details and the number of tickets you are applying for (maximum 2 per application).<br /><br />Please type &lsquo;Story of London&rsquo; in the subject line.<br /><br />Tour will be at 3pm.&nbsp;The combined tour and discussion will last approx. 60-90 minutes.<br /><br />Please note: The rooms in the house are quite small and there are steep stairs and no storage areas. Please do not wear high heels as these damage the delicate floor surfaces.</span></p><script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));</script><script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-12967606-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script> http://pages.bcaheritage.org.uk/khadambi-asalache-house Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:26:43 GMT <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Black Cultural Archives is currently recruiting a Project Officer, see the <a href="http://pages.bcaheritage.org.uk/vacancies">Vacancies</a>&nbsp;section for more information.</p><script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Image courtesy of Stella Dadzie" />&nbsp;</p><p>On Tuesday May 19th BCA will host an evening of presentations and&nbsp;performances at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.karibueducationcentre.org.uk/" title="Karibu Education Centre website">Karibu Centre</a> in Brixton. Starting at 6.30pm, the event will include a hot buffet and will finish by 8.30pm. To book your ticket please call 020 75828516, or email <a href="mailto:tickets@bcaheritage.org.uk">tickets@bcaheritage.org.uk</a>&nbsp;including your name and a contact number, how many places you would like to reserve, and where you heard about the event.</p><script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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To help BCA meets its target, a community fundraising event is being held on March 29 at the 02 Brixton Academy, featuring comedienne Gina Yashere, Yolanda Brown (MOBO award winner), Ashley Walters &ndash; (Actor/Rapper), Kele Le Roc, Omar, Paulette Tajah &amp; Janet Kay (reggae artists), Richard Blackwood (MTV), Crazy Cousins feat. Kyla and more.</p><p><img width="428" src="http://www.harmony-productions.com/images/stories/bcaflyerfr.jpg" alt="Fundraiser flyer" height="600" title="Fundraiser flyer" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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