Flag Raising CELEBRATING The History of Dance, Fashion and the Arts

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1 Celebrating Black Culture and recognising the contribution of Black People to the City and it s District HISTORY MONTH 2016 official Flag Raising CELEBRATING The History of Dance, Fashion and the Arts Ceremony By Lord Mayor Cllr. Geoff Reid DATE & TIME Saturday 1 st October am-11am VENUE Centenary Square City Hall Bradford BD 1 1HY In partnership with

A Tribute to Muhammad Ali The Greatest 17 January 1942 3 June 2016 Muhammad Ali born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 June 3, 2016) was an American Olympic professional boxer and activist.

2 A Tribute to Muhammad Ali The Greatest 17 January June 2016 Muhammad Ali born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 June 3, 2016) was an American Olympic professional boxer and activist. He is widely regarded as the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial, and polarising figure both inside and outside the ring. He was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and began training as an amateur boxer when he was 12 years old. At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, and converted to Islam. At age 22 in 1964, he won the WBA and WBC heavyweight titles from Sonny Liston in an upset. He changed his legal name from Cassius Clay, which he called his "slave name", to Muhammad Ali, and gave a message of racial pride for African Americans and resistance to White domination during the 1960 s Civil Rights Movement. In 1966, Ali further antagonized the White establishment by refusing to be conscripted into the U.S. Military, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to American involvement in the Vietnam War. He was arrested, found guilty of draft evasion charges and stripped of his boxing titles. He successfully appealed in the U.S. Supreme Court, which overturned his conviction in Ali's actions as a conscientious objector to the war made him an icon for the larger counterculture generation. Ali is regarded as one of the leading heavyweight boxers of the 20th century. He remains the only three-time lineal heavyweight champion; he won the title in 1964, 1974, and Between February , and September , Ali reigned as the undisputed heavyweight champion. He is the only boxer to be named The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year six times. He was ranked as the greatest athlete of the 20th century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he was involved in several historic matches. Notable among these were the first Liston fight; the "Fight of the Century", "Super Fight II" and the "Thrilla in Manila" versus his rival Joe Frazier; and "The Rumble in the Jungle" versus George Foreman. As a Muslim, Ali was initially affiliated with Elijah Muhammad's Nation of Islam (NOI) and advocated their black separatist ideology. He later disavowed the NOI, adhering to Sunni Islam and supporting racial integration, like his former mentor Malcolm X. After retiring from boxing in 1981, Ali devoted his life to religious and charitable work. In 1984, Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's syndrome, which his doctors attributed to boxing-related brain injuries. As the condition worsened, Ali made limited public appearances and was cared for by his family until his death on June 3, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

3 1 st October pm 5pm Official Launch of Black History Month Dixons Academy Ripley Street, Bradford, BD5 7RR Celebrating the history of dance, arts and fashion. Also featuring storytelling, information stalls and speakers Contact: 2 nd October pm 10pm Family Sundays at the Dominican Association Dominican Association 10 Worthington Street Bradford BD8 8ET Reggae Karaoke presented by Raggz from Huddersfield, DJ and singing by Raggz plus open mic Reggae, Soul and RnB. Raffles/prizes/fun First Sunday of each month. 3 rd October pm 8.45pm Charlotte Bronte the Caribbean and Slavery Ilkley Playhouse, Wildman 6/ 4 Admission Yorkshire and the Caribbean Joe Williams, Historian of African heritage in Yorkshire and Dr Emily Marshall, Leeds, Beckett University unpick Charlotte Bronte s positioning on the abolition of slavery and the Caribbean connections or box office th October 2016 Fusion Catering & Promotions Ltd., Back to Black, Black History Month Event Checkpoint 45 Westgate Bradford BD1 2QU 5pm Late Single 25/Double 45 Dance only Celebrate Black History Month at Checkpoint. A three course meal with a complementary glass of wine. Dance the evening away with music and entertainment. Tel: Or

4 8 th October 2016 Reggae Band Selah Sounds 9pm 11pm Wibsey Working Men s Club Back Market Street Wibsey BD6 1LR Selah Sounds presents Saturday night Party Time vibes For more information contact: Wibsey Working Men s Club Tel th October pm-8.30pm Ilkley Literature Festival The Verandah Poems by Jean Binta Breeze. Centenary Square, City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1HY 6/ 4 Admission Renaissance One presents the internationally renowned Jamaican poet Jean Binta Breeze MBE marks her 60 th birthday with the publication of her new poetry or box office th October am 2.30pm Dignity in Mental Heath Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford, BD8 8BD To book a place at the event or for further information th October pm Late Live SKA and Reggae Night The Dubrovnik Hotel, 3 Oak Avenue, Bradford BD8 7AQ 10 Admission Live Ska and Reggae Night with the magnificent TRENCHTOWN band and DJ Light Refreshments included in the price, auction and much more For further information and to purchase tickets call:

5 15 th October pm This is How We Do It Part 2 Produced by Linda Peltier-Binns Adults 7/ Senior 4 Admission Kala Sangam Arts Centre, St. Peter s House, 1 Forster Square BD1 4TY A musical extravaganza production with poetry, songs and dances that will make you clap your hands, stamp your feet and want to join in! Linda Peltier-Binns Mobile: th October 2016 Reasonable Doubts Dane Baptise Comedian The Studio (Alhambra) 8pm (Age 16+) Admission Dane Baptiste, the London born stand-up comedian is already being hailed one of the most exciting comic talents to break in years or box office th October 2016 Nigeria Independence Day 5pm12am 25 Couple 15 Adult 5 Children (11-17Yrs MAPA Community Centre 1 Coates Terrace Bradford BD5 7AB The Nigerian Community Association invites you to a celebration of Nigerian Independence Day. Caroline (Social Officer) Joe (Publicity & Marketing) th October 2016 Aspiring Cultures Network Event pm MAPA Community Centre 1 Coates Terrace Bradford BD5 7AB Bradford District Foundation Trust event which highlights the work of the Aspiring cultures network for staff of different cultural backgrounds. What they have done over the past year and goals for the coming year. Contact: Leeroy.golding@bdct.nhs.uk

6 21 st October 2016 Lovers Rock Monologues 8pm Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield 10/ 15 Admission Lover Rock icons Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans come together to celebrate its golden years. The Lover Rock Monologues fuses timeless music and theatrical storytelling. Box Office: nd October 2016 African Market 11am 4pm MAPA Community Centre 1 Coates Terrace Bradford BD5 7AB Patwah Media & Community Arts presents Bradford s 1st African Market showcasing local traders selling African fabric, jewellery, bags, clothing, cd s, books, art, greeting cards, natural health products, face painting and much more. Pauline, Patwah Media pauline1964@hotmail.com or tel rd October 2016 Mini Photography Exhibition 10am 11am Dominican Association 10 Worthington Street Bradford BD8 8ET Ashton Jean Pierre is a wedding, portrait and editorial photographer with a love for 35mm film and medium format. He is passionate about shooting film and loves the timeless and authentic photos which capture the softness, grainy, delicate and beautiful details. Louisa Jean-Pierre Tel: louteejoe@aol.com 26 th October 2016 Afternoon Tea for the Elders 12.30pm pm Parkside Community Café Parkside Road, Bradford BD5 8DB Afternoon Tea for the Elders hosted and provided by the Young People who attend Parkside Youth Club, Music, entertainment and dancing while enjoying a lovely Afternoon Tea Maureen Rowe Mobile:

7 29 th October 2016 The Launch of the BRASH Project 10am 11am The Rum Shack, North Parade, Bradford, BD1 Bring your old and new photographs of your family, friends and relatives; also share your stories and memories. All items collected will be going towards building an archive of information on the history of the African-Caribbean community in Bradford. Kath Cannoville th October 2016 Late Night Blues 8pm Déjà Vu Nightclub 34 Great Horton Road Bradford BD7 1AL 5 Admission All DJs will be taking you back in time playing special late night blues sets from the early 70s to early 90s. Rockers (Mayflower/Blues-Bradford. Blacka (Jungle Warrior/Blues-Leeds Biggapuss (long Time Revival Champion-Shakatone/Blues Huddersfield 29 th October pm - Late Dance and Entertainment at Checkpoint Checkpoint 45 Westgate Bradford BD1 2QU 6 Admission Lord Mayor Cllr Geoff Reid will be attending during the raising of the Black History Month Flag and reading of the Black History Month pledge. Contact Jarvis Mobile: th October 2016 Close of Black History Month 10.30am 12pm New Testament Church of God, Necropolis Road, Lidget Green Bradford BD7 2PU Closing service to celebrate all the events and activities taken place over the month and beyond. For further information contact Sandra@blackhealthforum.org.uk

Peltier or Sandra Black Health Forum Mob: 07791806776 E:sandra@blackhealthforum.org.

8 We are committed to eliminating health inequalities and improving the quality of life for African and African Caribbean Community Further information contact: Carol Peltier or Sandra Black Health Forum Mob:

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