I Have a Dream will be our theme this October

Marking 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr made 'that' speech

50 years ago today Dr Martin Luther King Jr addressed a 250,000 strong crowd who had marched on Washington to fight for jobs and an end to segregation. The speech he made has become one of the most memorable in history and is commonly referred to as his "I Have a Dream" speech for obvious reasons.

The African and Caribbean Network has decided that October, Black History Month will be devoted to honouring his legacy. The theme for the month will be "I Have a Dream" and every event will tap into people's hopes wishes and dreams.

The full programme will be published in the next few weeks but is likely to include:

* Martin Luther King Jr exhibition of words and images;

* Cabaret showcase of African and Caribbean talent;

* Eritrean Human Rights Public Meeting;

* South African night marking 20 years since Nelson Mandela came to Glasgow;

Africa's Alive & Kicking Party

Meantime, don't miss this Friday's tribute to Martin Luther King. African artists from hip hop to reggae will be performing in tribute to the great man. More information here. 

Summer Jam featuring emerging artistes paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr

Friday 30th August is the night we have an array of emerging African & Caribbean artistes all paying tribute to the Late Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

28th August 50 years ago was when he made his inspirational I Have A Dream Speech and we're not letting it pass without a party to celebrate the man and everything he stood for. More details can be found by clicking here.

Live reggae, soul, dancehall, r&b, hip hop, indie.

Dance from TBlud Eddie.

DJ Jack MZ.

Entry 6 pounds. 8pm to 2am. Licensed bar. ID essential.

Saturday 31st August Future Boogie

As part of our weekend of tributes to Martin Luther King Jr we are delighted to have Future Boogie present The Syntax Reunion. Loads of great DJs over two floors. If you've never been to the African Caribbean Centre before come and see what makes us a little bit different. And guess what! It's FREE!!

50 years since Martin Luther King Jr made his inspirational I Have a Dream Speech

And we at the African Caribbean Centre have plans to mark it. The whole of October, Black History month will be themed around 'I Have a Dream', on Friday 30th August a plethora of emerging black artistes will help pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. And on Wednesday 21st August at 7.30pm, our very own Graham Campbell is the guest speaker at the SWP's special public meeting entitled

"50th Anniversary of the

Civil Rights March on Washington"

Don't miss it!

Free party this Friday to celebrate EID!

ALL WELCOME Africans, Scots, Asians and Afroscots and anyone else who wants to party ...

EID PARTY

come celebrate the end of Ramadan with

FREEDOM CHANT

SOUND SYSTEM

FRIDAY AUGUST 16^TH 2013

8pm - 2am

Dancehall Reggae, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Sudanese and East African Bashment styles

Soft drinks available

SPECIAL GUEST DJs – MOKAENAN (Eritrea)

DJ JACK MZ

GUEST SINGERS: MOZAMEL;

AL-ROBO3, YASSER ABROOF

Doors Open 8pm – til 2am

Contact: DJ JAC MZ: 07455882224 - ALADIN 07453320841

Email: freedomchant@yahoo.com

 YOU ARE WELCOME TO ACC – EID PARTY – WELCOME TO INTEGRATE AND COMMUNICATE WITH DIFFERENT CULTURES AND PEOPLE AND DANCE IN THE PARTY.

FREEDOM CHANT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1998 IN WEST AFRICA FROM 2002 – 2010 TOURED EUROPE APPEARING AT 

AFRICAN CULTURAL VILLAGE IN VIENNA AND AT 

AUSTRIA’S AFRIKA TAGE FESTIVAL; 

CASA MAMA AFRICAN FESTIVAL (CZECH REP/AUSTRIA)

BABA SOUND SYSTEM (VIENNA) is the twin system to Freedom Chant playing the clubs of Germany, Austria and Poland.

PERFORMED ALONGSIDE SUDAN ROOTS BAND AND ETHIOPIAN ROOTS BAND AT OCTOBER 2011 ON THE NILE IN  KHARTOUM, SUDAN

NOW RESIDENT IN GLASGOW!!!

 free entry