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LECTURE - MARCH 2008

They came before us

Presented by: Robin Walker author of “When We Ruled”
Date: Saturday 22^nd March 2008
Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Jurys Inn Croydon (Wellesley Road, Croydon)
Price: FREE

An interactive lecture about the ancient and medieval history of African civilisations.

Acclaimed historian Robin Walker will discuss an array of evidence in recounting the fascinating story of the origin and development of indigenous civilisations across the vast African continent.

This is a must see lecture for students, parents, teachers & “budding” historians.

This highly visual lecture addresses the following key questions:

• Early African science and technology
• Black families medieval manuscripts
• Medieval monuments
• African timelines
• Anchient Egyptian civilisations

In particular, the author answers the key question in Black history: How much documented history is there beyond the Slave Trade, Mary Seacole, and Malcolm X?  In 713 pages that question is answered again and again with a vast array of evidence that explodes the widely held view that Africans were without historical distinctions. In particular, there are ancient and medieval monuments that are still standing all over Africa. In addition, there are Black families and institutions that still possess their medieval manuscripts. The history of Black people cannot be divorced from the history of peoples on other continents particularly Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Topic areas that have traditionally been ignored, such as Black Women's history, early African science and technology, and the two-way influences between Africa and Europe, are also discussed.

What is remarkable about this work is that for the first time it dares to connect Egypt, and its cultural affinities, with Africa and its chronological timeline within the vast chronology (nearly 90,000 years) of African achievement. It is now untenable for Egyptologists to consider themselves to be experts on Egypt without understanding the African cultural signature embedded within Ancient Egypt and its long history.

Seats are limited and must be pre-booked.
To book contact CSEP on 0208 686 7865 or email info@csep.org.uk. Parking available at CSEP 32-34, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CRO 2EF

Supported by Every Generation Media www.everygeneration.co.uk

Robin Walker Lectures*
A session with world renowned historian and author Robin Walker. Robin Walker is able to take the subject of Black History and Black Studies and present it in a way that audiences acquire greater knowledge and appreciation of the history, life and all aspects of the arts, culture and experiences of peoples of African descent. Since 1994, Robin Walker has spoken to a multitude of people and organisations in the UK and the Caribbean. Robin Walker is a warm and relaxed speaker who enthrals audiences with his informative and fascinating visual presentations. What his audience say:

“Robin Walker has made me proud to be black and [I am] able to be more confident and hold my head up high.”

“Educating and entertaining.”

“Its nice to hear about African history because people focus on slavery too much.”

“As a novice, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn about myself through history. It has given me a greater sense of self and is assisting me to think about entering adult education and studying black history with a view to a new career.”

*Text source: www.blackhistorystudies.co.uk

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