Archival collections are inevitably subject to archival silences, which are the result of destruction, concealment and the absence of conscious collecting for the future. British archives frequently underrepresent the African and African Diasporas, and the archives that do exist are from the colonial gaze. As a result, the Diasporas are often left feeling unseen in British archives.
Serendipity's Living Archive is collecting and documenting the histories of African and African Caribbean communities and platforming their important contributions to British life. Join us for a roundtable discussion about the existing archival silences and explore how to challenge and address these silences for a more representative archive.
This event is pay what you can.
Tel: 0116 482 1394
BlackChat: Archival Silences (22 Aug 2024) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Thursday | 18:00 | - 20:00 |
Opened in the summer of 2004, Firebug has fast become an essential part of Leicester’s…
The Distillers Kitchen, is a new Gin School and exclusive venue as part of the 45 Bar…
Whether you're attending an event, meeting up, or just finding a spot to enjoy your…
With more than 800 years of history under its belt, buzzing Leicester Market is a…
Axe Throwing! Its where you throw axes!
Uncover the Story of King Richard III at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester…
St Martin’s Square is in a delightful spot, tucked between Silver Street and St Martin’s.…
The Little Theatre is a predominantly voluntary run theatre in the heart of Leicester.
Leicester Cathedral is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen to the public on…
The Shed first opened its doors in 1994 and is a core part of Leicester’s thriving music…
Curtain up on a city with theatre in its blood
The Big Difference Venue is an independent music, comedy, arts venue and bar in the heart…
Combining the age-old game of cricket with top-notch hospitality Sixes Social Cricket is…
High spirits at historic inns
The Sue Townsend theatre is an iconic city venue, opened in 1963.
From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama. The Grade I listed, timber-framed…
TBC