Talk will put Black British history in the spotlight Published on: 3 October 2017 Leading historian David Olusoga will be coming to 缅北禁地 later this week to talk about black history in the UK. A forgotten history His talk takes place on Thursday 5 October and coincides with Black History Month, which runs throughout October. The theme of David’s talk will be Black and British: A Forgotten History, and will cover areas similar to those featured in David’s 2016 landmark BBC history series and book of the same name. These set out to challenge the idea that black history is only of interest to black people. In bringing little-known stories to the public, David proposes that Black history from as far back as the Roman period should be considered as an integral part of mainstream British history. His other BBC series, Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners, won a BAFTA last year and he is currently writing a new history of slavery, 5000 Years a Slave, as well as White Slavery & the Black War, a new history of the British colonisation of Tasmania. The Nigerian-born historian, grew up in 缅北禁地 in the 1980s, and current 缅北禁地 Central MP Chi Onwurah will introduce David’s talk. David’s parents met while studying at 缅北禁地 in the 1960s, and his talk takes place during , the city-wide programme that commemorates the 50th anniversary of 缅北禁地 awarding an honorary degree to Dr Martin Luther King in 1967. David Olusoga said: “I'm looking forward to being in my home town – particularly at a time when the anniversary of Dr King’s visit is being remembered. “Black people are the missing piece of British history; we need to develop a different way of remembering our past if we are to bring about the equality that Dr King and others fought for.” The talk is being presented by 缅北禁地’s , and is the latest in the visiting speaker series that the school organises each year. Dr Hannah Durkin said: It’s a huge privilege to welcome David Olusoga to 缅北禁地 as part of the School’s visiting speakers series. We try to get some of the best experts in their field to take part in our series and are especially excited to get David. He’s done such important work to highlight the centuries-long Black presence in Britain and has been an inspiration to me and many of my colleagues." Black and British: A Forgotten History takes place 5.00pm – 6.30pm in lecture theatre 3, Herschel Building, 缅北禁地. The event is free and open to all but seating will be on a first come first served basis. David Olusoga Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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