BECOMING BRENT GOES PUBLIC

BECOMING BRENT GOES PUBLIC!

Join us at The Library at Willesden Green for exciting in-person day of events where we will delve into the world of Brent and beyond.

• An Exhibition Marking 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa and the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Brent (no booking required)

• British Empire Exhibition Collection Drop-in Session (no booking required)

• M.L. Hufkie (author) & Barbie Mukoda (flautist) Performance: “The Woman from Mzanzi”. (no booking required)

• M.L. Hufkie: Lived Experience Q&A (no booking required)

• The History of Black History Month UK’ Akyaaba Addai-Sebo in conversation with Rosemary Laryea. More Information.

• George The Poet in conversation and performance (book tickets here).

Come and be a part of Becoming Brent, 2024 and 2025

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Brent Council, Becoming Brent offers a unique opportunity in the anniversary moment of the British Empire Exhibition, 1924 and 1925.

Over the next two years, Brent has a chance to pause, reflect and redress the ongoing impact of the British Empire on the borough. Whether you’re a local looking to connect with your roots or a visitor eager to explore a new area and its lesser known histories, Becoming Brent is perfect for anyone interested in heritage, history, learning, activism, community, and all the wards of Brent. Come and share your stories and dive into the stories of other people and discover the rich tapestry that makes up this vibrant area.

For more information about the overall project, an article in the summer 2024 edition of “Your Brent” magazine called, “The long road to Becoming Brent” and the project’s press release from May 2024 called, “Trauma and legacy of the British Empire set to be explored” will provide more context.

Becoming Brent is Becoming… Alperton, Barnhill, Brondesbury Park, Dollis Hill, Dudden Hill, Fryent, Harlesden, Kensal, Green, Kenton, Kilburn, Mapesbury, Northwick Park, Preston, Queens Park, Queensbury, Stonebridge, Sudbury, Tokyngton, Welsh Harp, Wembley Central, Willesden Green and Cricklewood & Mapesbury.