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Celebrate Black History Month with North Edinburgh Arts

Black History Month: a lesson for everyone

This Black History Month, Education Vice Convener Councillor Alison Dickie writes about the need for change:

You could have heard a pin drop. The young black man, there to tell his story, looked up from his speech notes and commented on the sea of white faces of the 63 councillors who sat before him. ‘That doesn’t sit well with me’, he said.

I say it shouldn’t sit well with any of us! Continue reading Black History Month: a lesson for everyone

Lorna drums up a day to remember at Muirhouse Library

Muirhouse and Granton libraries held an event with Lorna Liverpool, author of the wonderful children’s book ‘A Dance to Remember’ on Monday. The event is part of the libraries’ celebration of Black History Month which began on the 1^st of October and runs until the end of the month.

Lorna demonstrated African drumming and performed stories with arts and crafts for local primary school children – giving everyone a great opportunity to learn about the African drum’s significance in African culture, and of course to make some noise!

The children were joined by the local Living in Harmony group for Lorna’s session, making it a day to remember for all at Muirhouse Library.

Thanks to Declan McCann, team leader at Muirhouse Library, for the pictures