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Of Monuments and Men part 1 – Thomas Jefferson
One year after Obama’s election in November 2009, I travelled America searching for answers to major historical questions about slavery involving many places and people across the globe. It troubles me that two of the first three American presidents, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, kept slaves. They also fully utilised…
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Windrush Generation: Animation of our great pioneers
Film-makers 8th Sense Media in collaboration with author Roger Griffith who co-wrote and was Creative Producer, have made a short animated film to celebrate the lives and achievements of the Windrush Generation. Devised and co-ordinated by My Future My Choice the film will be of interest to schools and home…
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Race & Covid 19 – ‘A Crisis Within A Crisis’
RACE AND COVID-19 – ‘A Crisis Within A Crisis’ Emerging Thoughts and Future Actions by Roger Griffith Coronavirus has devastated the global community, drastically changing our interconnected lives, how we live and work. Many from President Obama to NHS nurses have spoken out. Through my equalises work here I…
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Poetry: Of Riots and Rebellion – St Pauls Riots 40 Years On from April 2nd 1980
Just when does a riot signify a rebellion? Well, let me tell of a time when communities took to the streets to defend their dominions. The difference for some can be a matter of Colour, But for many others is a matter of Honour. I remember when as a boy-man…
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My Day at Buckingham Palace Tuesday 25th Feb 2020
Image: Roger meeting Prince William Reclaiming Empire part 2: My Day at Buckingham Palace On Tuesday 25th February on a beautifully crisp sunlit day, I collected my MBE at Buckingham Palace for services to Diversity and Arts. It was a wonderful day and occasion for my family with Mum, Sister…
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Roger awarded M.B.E. – Read Roger’s latest blog – ‘Reclaiming Empire’
Dear subscriber. I was delighted and honoured to receive an M.B.E. in the recent Queens Honours List https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/queens-new-years-honours-2020-3683178 I wrote these words to convey my feelings Reclaiming Empire Many thanks to those well wishes from family, friends and supporters who have helped me to achieve my M.B.E. I’m truly humbled and…
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Roger works with TRACE at Bath Spa University
Roger is pleased to announce he has been a made an Associate Director at TRACE a part the Paper Nations and will be Independently chairing their governance group working with Professor Bambo Soyinka Paper Nations is a creative writing incubator based at Bath Spa. They are a team of writers…
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What Black History Month Means to Me
Why Black History Month Matters ‘If a race has no History it has no worthwhile tradition. It becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.’ So said Dr Carter G Woodson who is the originator of Black History Month…
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Roger selected as contributor for 100 Years of Council Housing – Homes for Heroes
Roger was delighted to be selected as a contributor for the Home for heroes series by Festival of Ideas alongside BBC TV author and historian David Olusoga and MP Alan Johnson by the Festival of Ideas season. He writes ‘it was probably my most difficult composition yet and deeply personal…
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Poets Urban Word Collective at Bradley Stoke Library 22nd October w/ Roger Griffith
Roger will be hosting Urban Word Collective at Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire, BS32 9BS – 22nd October 2019 7.30-9.30 Get your FREE ticket here http://bit.ly/UWCSGREN breaking news the event will be opened by Bradley Stoke Mayor Tom Aditya South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network and South…
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2019 EVENTS LISTING
The Black History Month 2019 online magazine is out now! https://issuu.com/cognitivepaths1/docs/black_history_month_magazine_online Bristol Black History Month Magazine provides an exclusive focus point for the city to celebrate the contributions and achievements of the African and Caribbean community.
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Black History Month 2019 – Roger Selected to curate Booklist 2019 by Libraries West
To mark Black History Month 2019 LibrariesWest have launched a reading list featuring books chosen by Roger Griffith (@rogerg44 ), a successful West of England author, social entrepreneur and local radio personality. The book list features authors from around the world featuring writers lived experience. Roger has selected, biographies, poetry,…
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Windrush Day 2019
Celebrating Windrush Day and achievements of the pioneers who came to rebuild Britain after World War Two and laid the foundations for future generations in business, politics, sport, music, culture and more Mum and Dad in London circa 1970. Find out the background to that journey in my book http://bit.ly/1OtBQGM…
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An Ode to the Champions League Final Spurs V Liverpool
MORE THAN JUST A GAME AN ODE TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2019 SPURS VS LIVERPOOL These two clubs forged from working class stock Today both seek glory from that beautiful big-eared pot. Many believe the semi-final drama is far from complete As the teams prepare to expunge the bitter…
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Windrush Heritage Project
UWE BRISTOL WINDRUSH GENERATIONS DIGITAL PROJECT REPORT Introduction to the Windrush Generations Project Over a number of years conversations have been held concerning addressing the importance of recognising the history and heritage from the African Diaspora. These conversations have involved community members, UWE staff and students with a consistent question…
