AFRICAN LIVES IN NORTHERN ENGLAND —
AFRICAN LIVES IN NORTHERN ENGLAND —
Welcome to African Lives in Northern England
Discover the often untold stories of brilliant and resilient people of African heritage and their roles in North East past, present and future.
Upcoming African Lives in Newcastle Walk dates:
19th June, 6pm & 5th July, 11am
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19th June, 6pm & 5th July, 11am ...
Thursday 19th June 2025 | 6pm | 90 mins
Meeting point: Brunswick Chapel entrance, Brunswick Place, NE1 7BJ
Tickets: £10 — Register here before 11th June
Join the African Lives in Northern England Project and Harambee Pasadia for a special Juneteenth walking tour through Newcastle city centre, raising funds for our friend Natural Langdon, a filmmaker and Newcastle University postgraduate currently navigating breast cancer through holistic healing. All proceeds go directly to supporting her journey.
Starting near Brunswick Chapel and ending at Central Station, this 90-minute tour highlights the impact of African lives in the region—from abolitionists and artists to athletes and local changemakers. Through historic sites, images and first-hand accounts, we explore stories of resistance, resilience and community.
Saturday 5th July 2025 11am | 11am | 90 mins
Meeting point: 02 City Hall, Northumberland Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8SF
Tickets: £10 — Register here before 27th June
Join us for a walk around the North of Newcastle City, to learn about the lives of Paul Robeson, Martin Luther King and Irene Ighodaro, among others.
What our participants say about the walks…
"It helped me recognise the importance of Newcastle within broader issues of social and racial justice ... "Lovely leaders with an abundance of knowledge which was delivered so well" ... "Makes me reevaluate my experience of living and studying in Newcastle" ...
"It helped me recognise the importance of Newcastle within broader issues of social and racial justice ... "Lovely leaders with an abundance of knowledge which was delivered so well" ... "Makes me reevaluate my experience of living and studying in Newcastle" ...
We are delighted to announce the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to Irene Ighodaro. Join us at 3pm on June 25th at Jesmond View, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4DY to celebrate her extraordinary achievements.
Plaque Unveiling celebration
Website launch
Listen to the speeches for website launch featuring speakers, Justine King (Show Racism the Red Card), Chi Onwurah (MP for Newcastle), Bill Griffiths (TWAM) and Dr. Jordan Mullard (Durham University).
