Discovered in 1974, the 3.2 million-year-old skeleton of an adult female hominid in Ethiopia, christened ‘Lucy’, remains the earliest example of a member of the human genus to be found, and is the cornerstone of modern palaeoanthropology.
Several similar discoveries, including a 2.3 million-year-old jawbone in the Hadar region of Egypt, offer further evidence that the human species evolved in East Africa.
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…