Staying in and loving it! by National Nubian News

Films A variety of movies and documentaries.

Queen of Katwe Disney presents Queen of Katwe, a movie based on a vibrant true story starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo, and directed by Mira Nair. A Ugandan girl’s life changes forever when she discovers she has an amazing talent for chess, in this celebration of the human spirit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXDLvTrBQQM Also available on Google Play and Disney by subscription.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80200047

13th In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyse the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80091741

The Banker Two African American entrepreneurs in the 1950s hire a white man to pose as the head of their company while they posed as a janitor and a chauffeur and ran the business. Find it on Apple TV https://tv.apple.com/gb/

Just Mercy https://www.warnerbros.co.uk/movies/just-mercy Available on Prime Video, Sky Store, Apple TV and Google Play

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prizewinner. https://youtu.be/K5bQZjb0umI Also available on Google Play

Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81013626

What Happened, Miss Simone Using never-before-heard recordings, rare archival footage and her best-known songs, this is the story of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70308063

Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o Actress Lupita Nyong'o reveals - in a powerful and emotional journey - that real-life warrior women, in armies 4000-strong, fought African and European powers alike from the 17th to the 19th centuries https://www.channel4.com/programmes/warrior-women-with-lupita-nyongo/on-demand/69362001

20 Feet from Stardom Winner of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, this film takes a look at the world of backup vocalists and the legends they support. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70267838

Quincey This documentary profiles music and culture icon Quincy Jones, offering unprecedented access to his private life and stories from his unparalleled career. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80102952

Maya Angelou: And still I rise Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is celebrated using her own words set over rare photographs and video illustrating her remarkable life. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80097361

The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson As she fights the tide of violence against trans women, activist Victoria Cruz probes the suspicious 1992 death of her friend Marsha P. Johnson. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80189623

Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat The art world was flipped on its head when street art became not only a dominating presence but also a legitimate and respected art form. Jean-Michel Basquiat was one of the pioneers of the form. He only lived to be 27, so his life was compact and yet impactful. Available on YouTube and on Google Play.

Black Nurses: The Women Who Saved the NHS Full BBC Documentary 2016 The title says it all! https://youtu.be/sr8Ul6FTZzw

Nappily Ever After When a perfectionist ad exec experiences a romantic setback, she embarks on a journey of selfdiscovery that begins with a dramatic hair makeover. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80189630

Malika - Warrior Queen Animated action pilot from YouNeek Studios. Inspired by pre-colonial African kingdoms and rulers. https://youtu.be/4dBVuTbjy6I

The Great Debaters A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Debaters-Denzel-Washington/dp/B00FALAE6Y

Netflix series Most have an African-American focus but there are a couple African ones here too.

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker An African-American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire. Based on a true story.

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80202462

Seven Seconds The death of a 15-year-old African American boy in Jersey City sets off a police cover-up and a search for the truth. Regina King won an Emmy for her role in this crime drama series from Veena Sud ("The Killingâ&#x20AC;?).

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80117555

Who Killed Malcolm X? Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80217478

Time: The Kalief Browder Story This series traces the tragic case of Kalief Browder, a Bronx teen who spent three horrific years in jail, despite never being convicted of a crime. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80187052

Raising Dion A widowed mom sets out to solve the mystery surrounding her young son's emerging superpowers while keeping his extraordinary gifts under wraps. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80117803

Black Lighting School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80178687?source=35

Shadow Haunted by a tragic loss, an ex-cop with a rare inability to feel pain strikes out on his own to catch offenders who've eluded Johannesburg police. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81033727

Queen Sono South African spy Queen Sono finds herself in a nefarious web of business and politics as she seeks to uncover the truth behind her mother's death. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81035137

Black Britain on Film Here are a variety of films about Black lives in Britain, past and present. FREE

Black Lives Portraits of public and private lives against the shifting social climate of 20th century Britain. A selection of films from the BFI collections; fiction and non-fiction, film and TV, made for or about (though not always by) black people. https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/collection/black-lives

Black and British Bold, vibrant, provocative stories exploring what it means to be black in Britain today. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0499smp

ImVisible: GUILAINE KINOUANI ImVisible is a five-part series, where Black British women in different careers discuss their personal and professional beliefs and experiences. In this episode we speak to trainee Clinical Psychologist and Writer Guilaine Kinouani. https://youtu.be/ULnRaSAypZA

Carmen Munroe Trailbrazer Carmen Munroe is a celebrated Black British Actor, with a career spanning over 50 years. She is one of the first Black actors to appear on our screens, best remembered for her role as Shirley, starring alongside in Norman Beaton, in Channel 4's Desmond's. https://youtu.be/W5B_pgrQdIQ

Ruth 'Ruth' is short film about a young Afro Caribbean woman (Ruth), and her battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's disease. This heart felt and layered story exposes how she, her family and loved ones do their best to navigate the rapid and unpredictable change in her mental health. This film was written and produced by Abeo Jackson, a brilliant actress and choreographer from Trinidad and Tobago. From Anne Musisi, a British Ugandian film director. https://youtu.be/PL52kjFcHPA

Black Nurses: The Women Who Saved the NHS Full BBC Documentary 2016 The title says it all! https://youtu.be/sr8Ul6FTZzw

Black and Scottish

What does it mean to be black and Scottish? Director Stewart Kyasimire seeks out a range of black Scots of different ages and from diverse backgrounds to hear some compelling answers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00098n0/black-and-scottish

Black and British Bold, vibrant, provocative stories exploring what it means to be black in Britain today. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0499smp

Black and British: A Forgotten History Four-part series by David Olusoga. https://youtu.be/kQYsewXjNlU

On BBC Iplayer Noughts + Crosses In a dystopian London, Sephy and Callum fall in love despite the odds. Can they breach the divide between the black elite and white underclass? Based on the Malorie Blackman's novels. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p082w992/noughts-crosses

Black and Scottish What does it mean to be black and Scottish? Director Stewart Kyasimire seeks out a range of black Scots of different ages and from diverse backgrounds to hear some compelling answers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00098n0/black-and-scottish

Jo Jo and Gran Gran JoJo is almost five, and Gran Gran is her wise and loving grandmother. They live close to each other, and Gran Gran always has something fun planned to do when JoJo comes to visit. 11 Episodes Available https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000ghpx/jojo-gran-gran Episode guide https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ghpx/episodes/guide

Black History online Want to learn something new? A variety of talks and courses, many of them free.

African Gods and Goddesses: online Nzingha lecture 39 Details of some of the highly developed spiritual /belief systems that existed in African civilisations prior to European invasion. April 14 @ 6.30pm Free https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/african-gods-and-goddesses-online-nzingha-lecture-39-tickets101811039560

Zombies and the Demonisation of African Spirituality. (Online) Zombies are popular in Western film and TV but their roots in a perversion of Caribbean and African spirituality are routinely ignored. In addition, the zombie itself is often used as a metaphor for current racial and political situations. April 17 @ 4pm Free https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zombies-and-the-demonisation-of-african-spirituality-onlinetickets-101871500400

Black Cowboys and Cowgirls, real & imagined Presentation on the real history of African-American heroes in the 'Wild West' and their representation on Hollywood movies May 14 @ 6.30pm Free https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-cowboys-and-cowgirls-real-imagined-tickets-98907752751

FREE Image of the Black in London Galleries Online Introduction Mon 11am A free 30 minute, live webinar introduction to the acclaimed Image of the Black in London Galleries tours. The National Gallery, Wallace Collection and Tate Britain. April 13, 20 and 27 @ 11am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-image-of-the-black-in-london-galleries-online-introductionmon11am-tickets-101334925490

Image of the Black in the National Gallery Online PART ONE Part one of a two-part Zoom webinar series revealing the explicit and implict black presence to be found in the National Gallery's collection. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/image-of-the-black-in-the-national-gallery-online-part-one-tickets101403442426

Online lecture: Black Presence in Ancient Britain by Robin Walker 20 mins https://youtu.be/uWROWwMBDTo

Online 8-week course: How to Unlock Your Genius Using Black History An eight-week online Black history and personal development course by David Simon BA Hons MA PGCE DHom. Start date: June 4 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-unlock-your-genius-using-black-history-online-coursetickets-96129444757

Black and British: A Forgotten History Four-part series by David Olusoga. https://youtu.be/kQYsewXjNlU

BBC: The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu In the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, thousands of scientific and religious texts have been hidden for centuries. This program examines the rich history and variety of Timbuktuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lost libraries. https://youtu.be/BzBCl9kcdqc

Museumand: The National Caribbean Heritage Museum Set up in 2015 by Catherine Ross, Museumand has always been an online museum. Its exhibitions feature Caribbean history in Nottingham and the rest of the UK. Please check out this ‘museum without walls’. http://www.museumand.org/exhibitions/

Mother Africa - History of Africa with Zeinab Badawi Zeinab Badawi delves into the history of Africa for a brand new, eight-part series on BBC World News. In this first episode Zeinab Badawi travels across the continent, examining the origins of humankind and how and why it evolved in Africa. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n3ct3gqn Episode guide https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n27vnnxj/episodes/guide

Virtual Experiences Art exhibitions, virtual visits and museums online.

Signature Art: The Way We Were by Oluwole Omofemi Amazing 3D solo exhibition: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=oo2ohXqsUjM

Virtual tour of the Tomb of Queen Meresankh III Meresankh III was the granddaughter of the pharaoh Khufu (who built the Great Pyramid of Giza. Old Kingdom / Early Ancient Egypt). https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=d42fuVA21To&fbclid=IwAR1kMrrv2Lw5TVCNCeKBrnV7wwn5 2VhWieLkuxbzpBpzg4ADqkAVEMFPim4

The Tomb of Menna, Theban Necropolis, Egypt Visit this ancient Egyptian 18th dynasty (New Kingdom) elite tomb in modern-day Luxor. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=vLYoS66CWpk&fbclid=IwAR28DhSz3_kPMkXYmJhkS7h0Ht0f mWJSXV9xR5m-T8mfzSpmuKIKMg6Qkiw

Tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses III https://www.360cities.net/image/ramessesvi-burial-ch-01

The British Museum online View online some of the museums African artefacts including ancient rock art, objects from ancient Egypt and a painting of the Battle of Adwa (Ethiopia). https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com

ROYAL ALBERT HALL PRESENTS: AYANNA WITTER-JOHNSON British singer-songwriter and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson will deliver an exclusive session from her home as part of the Royal Albert Home series. Ayanna is a rare exception to the rule that classical and alternative R&B music cannot successfully coexist and was described by Time Out as someone who “has to be heard to be believed”. Thursday 16th April @ 8.15pm https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2020/royal-albert-home-ayanna-witter-johnson/

Books Books are available via Amazon of course but it’s vital to support other booksellers during this challenging time.

This Is Book Love Hundreds of multicultural books for adults and children. A huge selection. Still delivering nationwide. https://www.thisisbooklove.com There are of thousands of books by Black authors. Here are just a handful of newer titles that have proved popular or been talked about over the last year or so.

Original Flava ‘Caribbean cookbook from home’ Two brothers from London making short videos & recipes on our interpretation of Caribbean cuisine with a modern twist. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYT7NDIVC7aeYkXxt9oGBg

Legacy of Orisha series by Tomi Adeyemi Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut Children of Blood and Bone. They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Young adult fiction. Sequel Children of Virtue and Vengeance https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075JJDRZW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_JkdKEb2Q8G42K

The Story of the Windrush by K.N. Chimbiri In June 1948, hundreds of Caribbean men, women and children arrived in London on a ship called the Empire Windrush. Combining historical fact with voices from the Windrush Generation, this book sensitively tells the inspiring story of the Windrush Generation pioneers for younger readers. Ages 8 and up. From Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Story-Windrush-K-N-Chimbiri/dp/0956252508 or https://www.thisisbooklove.com

Tribes: How our need to belong can make or break society by David Lammy Both memoir and call-to-arms, Tribes explores both the benign and malign effects of our need to belong.

What a Time to be Alone: The Slumflower's guide to why you are already enough by Chidera Eggerue https://www.waterstones.com/book/what-a-time-to-be-alone/chidera-eggerue/9781787132115

Becoming by Michelle Obama An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era.

Podcasts Shine Out Show Celebration of creative individuals within the Black, Asian and Mixed heritage community who are changing the landscape of business, entertainment, and creative designs. http://www.shineoutloud.tv

EMPOWER 7 Tips and motivation that might help during this time: https://anchor.fm/hyacinth-j-myers/episodes/Reflect-and-Reset-ecg6o5

Radio programmes Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History Clarke Peters uncovers the stories of black musicians in Europe. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09kg57l/episodes/guide

Desert Island Discs: Wendell Pierce, actor Wendell Pierce is an American actor best known for his role as Bunk Moreland in the television series The Wire. Since the series ended in 2008, he has made around 40 film and television appearances, including Treme, Selma and the legal drama Suits, in which he played Robert Zane, the father of Rachel Zane, played by Meghan Markle. His theatre credits range from The Cherry Orchard to Death of a Salesman. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0009ryj Desert Island Discs also has great interviews with Lemm Sisay, Pat McGrath, Ade Adeitan, Marlon James, Vanley Burke, Niles Rodgers, Malorie Blackman, Hugh Masekela, Ian Wright, Nicola Adams and many others.

JUMOKÉ FASHOLA Jumoke hosts a jazz show on radio 3 and ‘In Spirit’ - Sunday mornings 7-10 on BBC RADIO LONDON 94.9 http://www.jumokefashola.com/jumok-talks-too-

Animation Here are some animated movies for a range of ages from pre-schooler to adult.

ACID KREATIONZ animation Humorous and educational coronavirus short by brilliant St Lucian animator, Ted Sandiford. https://youtu.be/LNzyaILyQ6M

Interview with the animator Ted Sandiford https://youtu.be/U2uuevBmECQ

Malika - Warrior Queen Animated action pilot from YouNeek Studios. Inspired by pre-colonial African kingdoms and rulers. https://youtu.be/4dBVuTbjy6I

Hair Love An OscarÂŽ-winning animated short film from Matthew A. Cherry which tells the heartfelt story of an African American father learning to do his daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair for the first time. https://youtu.be/kNw8V_Fkw28

Tinga Tinga Tales Based upon animal creation stories from all over the African continent, Tinga Tinga Tales brings to life tall tales of how your favourite animals came to be the way they are today. https://youtu.be/ItZkVmrWE9c

Learn About The Planets In Our Solar System With Bino and Fino What are planets of the Solar System? Bino and Fino get to find out with the help of Zeena the Magical Butterfly! Our favourite duo go into space to learn about the planets. https://youtu.be/2Xo4h5_IiHc

Belly Flop 'Belly Flop' is a heart-warming animated short film (5 mins) about Penny, a fearless young girl learning to dive, unperturbed by a talented diver who keeps stealing the spotlight. https://youtu.be/ls5J7caQj7A

The Tyrant and the Child Animated short (15 mins) of a tale from Burkina Faso (from Animated Fairy Tales from Around the World). https://youtu.be/Qu6iJwwWWjE

Aya of Yop City Available on Blu-Ray / DVD https://gkids.com/films/aya-of-yop-city/

Zarafa Available on Blu-Ray / DVD https://gkids.com/films/zarafa/

Food related Original Flava ‘Caribbean cookbook from home’ Two brothers from London making short videos & recipes on our interpretation of Caribbean cuisine with a modern twist. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYT7NDIVC7aeYkXxt9oGBg

Liam Bakes Liam Charles was the youngest contestant on 2017’s Great British Bake Off at 19 years old. He is a co-presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals, was the star of his own Channel 4 show, Liam Bakes, and is a judge on Junior Bake Off. He writes a column on baking for the Guardian and his debut cookbook, Cheeky Treats, was published in July 2018. https://www.instagram.com/liambakes/

Vegan recipes online from Rachel Ama Join Rachel Ama’s journey #LivingThatVeganLife as she curates a growing insider's guide cherrypicking the best-loved natural beauty products, tips & tricks whilst sharing her amazing vegan recipes and food reviews! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkRT_G7eqNTytm52zMw40g

Caribbean Pot – Tasty Tuesdays Caribbean cooking channel with Chris De La Rosa https://www.youtube.com/user/caribbeanpot

Caribbean Vegan Best-selling cookbook https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/161519360X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_q7cKEbFQDYACM

Food related Sunland Caribbean Foods Delivering a wide variety of Caribbean foods. London based. https://www.sunlandcaribbean.co.uk/boxes/

Windrush Bay Mainly tropical fruit and vegetables plus a small selection of Caribbean pantry items, toiletries and rums. Delivery in the London area only. https://www.windrushbay.com/collections/tropical-fruit-and-vegetables

Park’s Edge Bar and Restaurant British Caribbean cuisine in Norwood, South London. Offers a selection of dishes including veganfriendly, allergy-friendly food as well as alcohol delivery. Order and collect in person or delivery by Uber Eats.

https://parksedgebarandkitchen.com

The Guava Kitchen South east London. Check first that they are still delivering. https://www.theguavakitchen.com

For younger audiences As with all resources for children, please make sure it’s appropriate for your child.

Femi the fox, a pot of jollof read by Okezie Morro | Tàta Storytime Okezie Morro (The Mist, Netflix) reads Femi the fox, a pot of jollof in the first ever episode of kids tv show Tàta Storytime. https://youtu.be/k9bnJgpQwgY

Art activity: Online Mosaic classes by Dionne Ible Dionne hosted an Easter session for children where she posted out in advance a children’s mosaic kit. The 2-hour session then took place online. Limited places. Use the contact page via the website below to register your interest in future dates. https://qemamumosaics.co.uk

Hair Love An Oscar®-winning animated short film from Matthew A. Cherry which tells the heartfelt story of an African American father learning to do his daughter’s hair for the first time. https://youtu.be/kNw8V_Fkw28

Get Kids Dancing With This West African Theme Tune - Bino and Fino You can now get the kids dancing to the Bino and Fino theme tune! We wanted to have a Nigerian and West African inspired feel to the song. Something nice to get kids moving! https://youtu.be/XtCamyLz5tM

The Tyrant and the Child Animated short (15 mins) of a tale from Burkina Faso (from Animated Tales from Around the World) https://youtu.be/Qu6iJwwWWjE

This Is Book Love Hundreds of multicultural books for adults and children. A very wide selection for all age groups. Still delivering nationwide. https://www.thisisbooklove.com/historyfavouritesforallages

Free download: African pictorial website You have to give your email address to get the download. Linked to a website that sells Black dolls and key chains. Check it out below: https://black-chibis.myshopify.com https://payhip.com/b/VbwO

Our trip to the barbers colouring and activity book Colouring and activity book. Your purchase supports the work of Father2Father. Father2Father in an award-winning organisation that provides support, training and development to fathers, men and adolescent boys. It aims to empower Father's young men and youth to make informed decisions about their lifestyle and relationships https://www.father2father.co.uk/store

Step back in time to ancient Kush activity book Step Back in Time to Ancient Kush introduces the fascinating kingdom of Kush, based in what is now the Sudan, to readers via 20 fun-filled interactive pages. Discover famous rulers, unique dress styles, religion, architecture, food, trade, literacy and much more about ancient Kushite achievements. Amazon or direct from website below. http://www.goldendestiny.co.uk/about_books_03.shtml

Be Polite Be Polite is a rhyming picture book which hopes to encourage all children to be respectful in their everyday lives.

Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History Netflix children & families Kevin Hart highlights the fascinating contributions of black historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsung heroes in this entertaining -- and educational -- comedy special. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80231156

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Netflix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rated PG Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80200047

Other general stuff ACID KREATIONZ animation Humorous and educational coronavirus short by brilliant St Lucian animator, Ted Sandiford. https://youtu.be/LNzyaILyQ6M Interview with the animator Ted Sandiford https://youtu.be/U2uuevBmECQ

Song by Lady Leshurr - Quarantine Speech https://youtu.be/EW71FKXQwSY

Song by Psychs – Spreadin’ Coronavirus https://youtu.be/Zg2dmvvew_o

The Power of Love FREE Online Workshop An interactive, meditative workshop using techniques that help energise the power of love and its self-transforming qualities. April 23 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-of-love-free-online-workshop-tickets-101967890706

Caribbean CXC e-test demos Practice for Caribbean students. Choose the CXC subject and complete the online test. https://www.cxc.org/demo-etests/

ONLINE COURSE: Soulfulness In The Present - African centred wellbeing Soulfulness In The Present is a short 3-week online African centred emotional wellness course which looks at remembering and learning strategies for growth during the current time. From Ma’at to Ubuntu. We got you covered. A variety of learning methods are used including online information and online live classrooms. Emerge from lockdown a new you. Click the link below to enrol now for over 60% off for the first 10 students. Sign up and start today. https://nwah.learnworlds.com/course?courseid=soulfulness-in-the-present

Online course: Stepping Out of the Margins: Black Women Reading & Writing Creatively Six-week course starting on April 15. https://mybookbasket.com/collections/workshops-andevents/products/steppingoutofthemarginsblackwomenreadingwritingcreatively https://youtu.be/4nsE4WQhPEU

9 Steps To Envision Your Limitless Life https://liliwisdom9.clickfunnels.com/optin

Nyara Black British Archives A new project by Sheffield-based poet Danae Wellington to collect stories and share them online. Listen in from 1:21:43 if you don’t want to listen to the whole show. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p087svvx

Released on: 06 Apr 2020 and available for 24 days on BBC Radio Sheffield. Email: nyaraartschool@gmail.com to contribute to the database of stories of Black people who helped to build the NHS, British Rail and other companies in Great Britain.

Help with grocery deliveries for seniors If you know someone who needs help getting their groceries here are just a few organisations we have heard of that are delivering food to Elders. If you have an organisation that is helping elders to get food and supplies, please call Gold Onyx 07946 607 949 and let them know.

Working In Partnership African Caribbean Elders Luncheon Club 60+ Grocery Delivery Days: Tuesdays Area: N15, N17 & EN3 More Info Text: 07860 790769

Redmond Community Centre Grocery Delivery & Hot Food Days: Tuesdays Area: N4 & N16 More Info Text: 07930 303437

North London Community Consortium Hot Food Delivery Days: Every Day Area: All â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Codes Currently N4, N8, N10, N15 & N17 More Info Text: 07873 555855

Alkebu-Lan Revivalist Movement Grocery Delivery Days: Wednesdays Area: East & North East London. Currently E10, E11, E16 & N15 More Info Text: 07908 814152

Real Talk Radio Grocery Delivery Days: Wednesdays Area: West & North West London More Info Text: 07860 790769

Finally,

We hope you have found something on this document useful. If so, please make a small donation to an organisation or charity. With coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 affecting so many people of African descent, if you can please try to help in any small way. Even a ÂŁ5 donation to a charity, food bank or other organisation can help. There are also food banks in many supermarkets, hygiene banks in Boots and many other mainstream initiatives as well.

Please support a food bank or organisation that helps your community You can donate money as well as food. This is just one example in North London: Tottenham Foodbank Managed by Freedom's Ark Church and supported by Crutch Haringey (part of Citizens Advice Haringey) opened in 2019. Tottenham, London. https://tottenham.foodbank.org.uk Supporting our Seniors By Heather Nelson is helping out in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid19-supporting-our-elders

Two mainstream organisations The Real Junk Food Project A social supermarket stocked only with intercepted food open 6 days a week. In Leeds and Wakefield. https://youtu.be/vkpG9Yubrzw HIS Church in Lincoln This church charity doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a website but have been doing good work for years. In 2014 they sent many supplies to Liberia during the Ebola virus outbreak http://www.mofa.gov.lr/public2/2press.php?news_id=1280&related=7&pg=sp They also donate clothes to the needy https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire47640274 and now during the coronavirus SARS Covd-2 outbreak they are supporting many food banks and hostels. Please share this document with all your friends, family and networks. Hope it helps!