Courses

Discover the richness of African and Black diasporan history

Let us inspire, empower, challenge and provoke discussion

The Story of Africa

This course is held over 6 sessions of 2 hours each and will give an overview of Africa’s history from the dawn of time until the modern era. The course highlights several kingdoms and empires across the continent and looks at the effects of colonialism on present day Africa.

African Influences

This course looks at influences from the continent of Africa that have impacted the World: music (jazz, blues, hiphop), art (modernism), architecture, geography (amazon, sahara, currents), genetics, language (folktales), cuisine (spices, ingredients), hairstyles (braids, locs, fros), ancient (metallurgy, maths, medicine) etc.

This course explores the Golden Age of Africa. Between the 9th and 16th centuries, powerful kingdoms and empires flourished, trade routes carried African goods and ideas across the continent and out to the wider world.

Africa's Golden Age

• 6 lessons

• 12 hours

• 8 sessions

• 8 hours

• 4 sessions

• 8 hours

Explore Kenya

This course is held over 6 sessions of 2 hours each and will give an overview of Africa’s history from the dawn of time until the modern era. The course highlights several kingdoms and empires across the continent and looks at the effects of colonialism on present day Africa.

Curriculum Links

• Geography

• Citizenship

This course is held over 6 sessions of 2 hours each and will give an overview of Africa’s history from the dawn of time until the modern era. The course highlights several kingdoms and empires across the continent and looks at the effects of colonialism on present day Africa.

Workshop Fee: £85

Additional Fee: £30 towards materials

• for EYFS / age 5 - 7

Explore Kenya

This course is held over 6 sessions of 2 hours each and will give an overview of Africa’s history from the dawn of time until the modern era. The course highlights several kingdoms and empires across the continent and looks at the effects of colonialism on present day Africa.

Curriculum Links

• Geography

• Citizenship

This course is held over 6 sessions of 2 hours each and will give an overview of Africa’s history from the dawn of time until the modern era. The course highlights several kingdoms and empires across the continent and looks at the effects of colonialism on present day Africa.

Workshop Fee: £85

Additional Fee: £30 towards materials

• for EYFS / age 5 - 7

About us

Who are these courses is for:

• Anyone who wants to move beyond historical boundaries and intentional barriers.

• Parents who want to present a historical narrative and a contemporary opportunity to their children.

• Students of African History who want to understand the challenge of being black in our World.

• Homeschoolers looking for a Black History course to enhance their curriculum.

  Make History come to life with these Sankofa Sunday ‘Ancient African Kingdoms: From Pharaohs to Empires’ children workshops led by Charmaine Simpson of Black History Studies.

  These workshops aim to dispel misconceptions, foster appreciation, and celebrate the rich cultural and historical legacy of Africa. By delving into the origins of human civilization, the great empires, and the diverse contributions of African societies, we can gain a deeper understanding of the continent’s significance in shaping the world we live in today. Let us embark on this enlightening journey together and celebrate the enduring spirit of Africa.

  Each workshop will last 1.5 hours from 12:00 to 13:30 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

  The workshops are aimed at young people aged 8 – 16 years old.

  These workshops will be online using Zoom webinar. Please ensure that your device can support Zoom.

  We like to keep the workshops interactive so ask if you can put your camera on.

  The Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

  Tickets for each workshop cost £6.00.

  If you book all six workshops, the cost will be £30.00!

  The zoom link will be sent to you for each session.

  To book via bank transfer, please contact us on info@blackhistorystudies.com

  All workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. Non attendance does not entitle you to a refund. The workshops are not recorded

The depth of your knowledge and how you communicated this to the children in an engaging way was brilliant. Thank you!

Deansfield School, Eltham

I left feeling inspired, informed and connected to my heritage.

Keisha

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