Born in Tangier, Morocco, Battuta was an extensive traveller.
His journals, written in a variety of locations in the world – spanning from the Mandé empire in present-day Mali and Guinea to Yuan dynasty China – greatly expanded geographical knowledge of the world, and his records of the cultures he encountered, particularly in the Sahara, mark him as one of the major ethnographers in modern history.
Here we detail some of the ideas and history behind the annual celebration.
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 29 Oct | London Gospel Community Choir |
| 29 Oct | BHM Finale: From Africa to Cuba |
| 30 Oct | Call Mr Robeson – A Life with Songs |
| 30 Oct | Imagination, featuring Leee John |
Each won £200 to hold an event this year celebrating Black excellence. More about Black Excellence Grant Winners 2011…
Your views will help us to find out what went well and what we could improve next year. More about Request for Your Feedback on Events…
Funding for groups across Norfolk to hold an event to celebrate their favourite Black role model. More about Inspirational Black Role Models 2010…