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.

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!