Jim Kelly,Kung Fu and Black British Civil Rights
Jim Kelly,Kung Fu and Black British Civil Rights May 02

Jim Kelly,Kung Fu and Black British Civil Rights

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Jim Kelly's film and cultural legacy and the link to Black British self defence against racist attacks in the 70s/80s. ONLINE

Jim Kelly was an African-American martial arts legend at a time when the Black Power movement was on the rise in the USA. His films made money around the world but also had a cultural impact especially in England where the Black community was under constant physical attack. His career was halted by Hollywood when he refused to play negative roles despite his box office appeal .This interactive presentation will cover:

Kung Fu movies, Black British and Caribbean cultureJim Kelly's influence on fashion, culture and martial artsHis fight for positive Black imageryBlack British life in the 1970/80s ;racist attacks going to, at and coming from schoolSocial commentary in Three the Hard WayThe Bruce Lee connectionTestimony from actual London street fighters 1950s to 1990s

This session will be jointly delivered by Andrew Muhammad, The Investigator and Black History Walks

About the Speaker: Andrew Muhammad is one of the United Kingdom’s leading Black History and Culture Specialists. His lively energetic presentations are designed to explore African history and culture in a fun manner.

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Black History River Cruise

Black history Bus Tour

Eugenics: Breeding out the Blacks. Queen Nzingha lecture

The Black history of video games

Toni Morrison online course

How Black People Won World War 2

Dysconscious racism and education

02-May-2021 - 15:00 تاريخ البدء
02-May-2021 - 17:30 تاريخ الانتهاء
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