BHH 365+ Literary events

Join Yomi Ṣode as he talks to Theresa Lola and delves into her first five influences.

Remember the book that changed your life? The inspirational figure that opened your eyes? The song you’ll never forget? Now pick two books, two tracks and one person that define you and you’ve got your first five.

An event for anybody, young and older, who lives in the community and beyond.

Get ready for a vibrant mix of music, food, book readings and vocalists.

Price

Free in advance. £5 on the door.

Book your free ticket now 

Discounted meal: £11.25

Discounted meal and drink: £17.50

Contact

Phone: 07938 062865

Thursday 3 October is National Poetry Day and the start of Black History Month.

We will be showing some of Benjamin's poetry videos on the issues he cared about (The Windrush Generation, football, veganism, radical ideas), and hearing some live performances from local people.

Organised by Clasford (Broadwater United), Joan and Dave (Lordship Hub).

Open to all.

Free event – donations welcome towards costs.

Author, Alesia Greenidge presents an interactive event about some of the Women Members of the Universal Negro Improvement Association & Afrikan Communities League (UNIA & ACL). Special focus will be on Amy Jacques Garvey, wife of Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Please bring your questions and thoughts as there will be opportunity to join the conversation. Everyone is welcome, no need to book, just turn up

Price

Free Event

Teacher and trustee of the George Padmore Institute, Dr Nisha Obano talks about her own encounters with the GPI archives and their relevance in our time. This is a free event, open to everyone.

Places for the talk can be reserved through Eventbrite.

Price

Free Event

A bold festival of words right here in Tottenham.

The Bernie Grant Arts Centre’s Tottenham Literature Festival is back from Monday 11th November until Sunday 17th November!

Now in its sixth year, our brilliant festival returns with a joyous celebration of captivating stories by Black authors, poets, and artists from Tottenham and beyond.

Jocelyn Robson will be talking about her newly published book: Elizabeth Heyrick (The making of an Anti-Slavery Campaigner).

Q&A to follow and a chance to purchase the book. This event is open to all.

Free event.

For more information contact libraries@haringey.gov.uk

28 October 2024, 2pm to 3.30pm.

Jocelyn Robson will be talking about her newly published book: Elizabeth Heyrick (The making of an Anti-Slavery Campaigner).

Q&A to follow and a chance to purchase the book. This event is open to all.

Free event.

For more information contact libraries@haringey.gov.uk

18 October 2024, 5pm to 6.30pm.

Dahlia Allen presents her book 'Resilience', the true life story of Dahlia, who exchanged the tropical sunshine of Jamaica for the cold winter seasons of England.

Years later, after settling in the land of the unknown, life took a big u-turn and challenges began. The journey and experiences she encountered were like a mighty whirlwind that tossed her around in circles: rough, shaky, and bumpy.