Celebrating Black History Month at City Lit
City Lit is delighted to support Black History Month with a series of courses honouring Black cultures.
Learn about the past, present and future of Black cultures through history, music, dance and art. Led by expert tutors, our courses embrace diversity and celebrate the Black communities.
Learn more about Black History Month. Read our blog on Empowering Inclusive Education: The Role of Black History Month in Britain.
- The US Civil Rights Movement: from Reconstruction to the passing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act
Course start date: Wed 18 Jun 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zoe QuinnExplore the African American Civil Rights movement in the southern states from Reconstruction to the passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Sing soul and bluesCourse start date: Wed 17 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emzee HaywoodeEnjoy this practical exploration of classic soul tunes and blues vocal style and repertoire. - The life and times of Ignatius Sancho: slave, composer, man of letters, grocer and first Black British voter Course start date: Sat 25 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William SterlingExplore the life of the 18th century black Londoner, Ignatius Sancho. Orphaned on a slave ship bound for South America he had many lives in London: in service to noble family in Greenwich, a businessman, elector, correspondent with Laurence Sterne and others and composer of music. After his early death many of his letters were published and helped to raise awareness of the plight of black slaves and ex-slaves and fuel the drive to the abolition of slavery.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Contemporary African dance Course start date: Sat 1 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolA dynamic and vibrant class that combines West African dance and music with some Contemporary dance influences. The movements, energy and music will leave you energised and rejuvenated.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00
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