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Barnet Libraries are delighted to host a Black History Walks presentation on ‘African British Civil Rights Heroes’ with historian Tony Warner. Tony will illuminate the struggles of Black British civil rights heroes, illustrating how their efforts have been overshadowed by the focus on American civil rights history in the classroom.

The presentation will give recognition to the achievements of Black people born or residing in Britain who fought against British racism over the last 400 years. Thomas Peters, Ottobah Cuguano, Robert Wedderburn, Olaudah Equiano, Phyllis Wheatley, Sir Learie Constantine, and Dame Jocelyn Barrow are among those who made a stand against racial inequality. You can also find out more about civil rights battles such as the 1963 Bus Boycott, the Scrap Sus Campaign, deaths in custody, Saturday schools, and housing segregation.

The event is taking place in the downstairs meeting room at the brand new Finchley Church End library. Wheelchair access is available. The entry fee is £3 on the door and you can book your place beforehand if you want to guarantee your seat. Email libraryevents@barnet.gov.uk to reserve a place or find out more information.

Black History Walks is a leading organisation which provides walks, talks and films on the African history of London covering 2000 years. Find out more about their year long programme of Black History events on their website or contact them at info@blackhistorywalks.co.uk.