Join pioneering writers and activists Stella Dadzie and Suzanne Scafe for an evening exploring Black feminism, community organising and the lasting influence of Black women’s activism in Britain.
Presented as part of Black History Month, Black Feminist Communities brings together two important voices from Britain’s Black women’s movement for conversation, reflection and discussion.
Stella Dadzie and Suzanne Scafe will explore the development of Black feminist activism, the importance of community organising and the impact that Black women’s organisations have had on the communities they serve.
Both speakers co-authored the groundbreaking book The Heart of the Race: Black Women’s Lives in Britain with Beverley Bryan. First published in 1985 and later reissued as a Feminist Classic, the book reclaimed the experiences and contributions of Black women who had frequently been excluded from established accounts of British history and feminism.
Stella Dadzie is a writer, historian, educator and Black feminist activist. She was a founding member of the Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent and is also the author of A Kick in the Belly: Women, Slavery and Resistance.
Suzanne Scafe is a writer, educator and Associate Professor of Literature. She was a member of the Brixton Black Women’s Group and the Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent, and has been involved in supplementary education and Black British cultural work.
The evening will also include a screening of a film produced by The Young Historians exploring the journey of the East London Black Women’s Organisation.
Founded by Black women responding to racism, sexism and inequalities within their communities, the organisation created an important space for campaigning, mutual support and collective action.
Following the screening, Stella Dadzie and Suzanne Scafe will take part in an informal conversation, followed by questions and discussion with the audience.
For enquiries, contact osvaldo.lelis@southwark.gov.uk.
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