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Waltham Forest Archives is excited to host Red Light Busking and Frank Sweeney for an afternoon celebrating Black History Month. This year's theme being "honouring our communities," we are thrilled to offer our Waltham Forest community a fantastic open day in our Archive, exploring black history in the borough: from everyday lives to stories of celebration and change, we welcome you to come and discover the stories our Archive holds. This day will include talk and a performance from two of the amazing co-curators who have been working hard on our local museum redisplay. The Archive will be open all afternoon for you to come and explore material pertaining to local black history.
Table displays will look to the past of black people in the borough, and how these histories shape the present through memory and legacy. Frank Sweeney will discuss his career coordinating Leyton Mas, and Red Light Busking will speak to the present of young black people in Waltham Forest.
Booking ahead is advised, but drop-in will be available on the day.
About Frank Sweeney
Frank is a Senior Arts Manager with over 30 years' experience in the Voluntary and Community Sector, using Carnival and Community Arts to inspire social change and cultural engagement. As a co-curator with Vestry House Museum, Frank has been working on a new display to tell the story of Carnival in the borough. He is also currently consulting with Hackney Council as Hackney Carnival transitions from a council-led to a community-led partnership model. Further, he supports artists, directors, and producers to shape and realise their creative visions.
About David Anglin and Red Light Busking
David is the director of 4TY which stands for For The Youths. Red Light Busking was the bringing together his understanding of working with young people known to the criminal justice system and creative ideas for imagining the world. This has turned into Red Light Busking being a system for working with young people known to the care and criminal justice systems, where working with creatives and professionals, they put together immersive music heavy experiences that get you thinking while jamming.
About Waltham Forest Archives and Local Studies Library
We hold a wide range of manuscripts, printed and pictorial collections which can be used to research the development of our borough and its communities, the history of your house or street, or your family history in Waltham Forest. These collections are a free to use resource, available to everyone by prior appointment.
