GOA map: http://maps.google.com/maps?z=5&q=PANAJI,%20India&hl=en Link provided Courtesy : Goan Voice UK : http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/search/3863329.Book_reveals_hidden_black_and_Asian_history_of_Bexley/ Book reveals hidden black and Asian history of Bexley 9:53am Thursday 20th November 2008 By Linda Piper » A NEW book has been launched revealing the hidden black and Asian history of Bexley. The publication, A View from Shooters Hill, is by historian Cliff Pereira, 48, who lives in Welling. It grew out of the work Mr Pereira did last year for the hugely successful touring exhibition which revealed the borough’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade, forged through the owners of Bexley’s grand country houses. The book was launched by Bexley’s mayor, Councillor Nick O’Hare, at an event to celebrate Black History Month. Mr Pereira said the book was the product of eight years work on projects including oral histories collected from Bexley communities and the slavery exhibition. He says it was the people who heard his talks and were involved in his projects who pressed him to write the book and it was the borough’s ethnic community groups who paid to have it printed. It took nine months to put together and is now available in libraries and a copy will be delivered to every borough school. Mr Pereira said: “I hope schools will use it in a wider context, as part of local history, not just black history.” The event, in Roberts Hall, off Bexleyheath Broadway, was organised by Bexley African Caribbean Community Association (BACCA) and featured poetry readings, songs and dance. Lux Anandarajah, director of Bexley Council for Racial Equality, reminded the audience America’s president-elect and the new Formula 1 world champion are both black. He said: “Anyone, given the right environment and opportunity, will excel in any field, including leadership in politics. “Let this be an example for our young people that attainment and achievements have no barriers.” The book, which was produced for BACCA, is not on general sale, but copies can be obtained, with a donation of at least £5, from [EMAIL PROTECTED] And it is still possible to arrange for the exhibition to visit schools and groups in the borough. To find out more call Sarah Fosker on 020 8298 6958 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 posted by rene barreto =======================
