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Lewisham Council unveils a map of trailblazers for Black History Month Celebrations
This week, in celebration of Black History Month, Lewisham Council has launched the Black History Lewisham 365 (BHL:365) Trailblazer Map, marking our 2024 Black History Month festivities.
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Lewisham Council launches new free mentoring programme to help young people into work and further training
The Council has been awarded £226,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to deliver the Jumpstart to Success mentoring programme to support young people into work, education or further training.
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Black History Month in Lewisham kicks off with a showstopping performance from IRIE! Dance Theatre
Black History Month 2024 launched in style last night at Broadway Theatre, Catford, with a powerful performance from IRIE! Dance Theatre’s production of Groundation: Dancing from the Archive. This stunning event marked the beginning of Lewisham’s Black History Month programme of celebrations, bringing together community leaders, distinguished guests, and performers in a night dedicated to honouring Black heritage and creativity.
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