- Democratic Republic of Congo

September 5, 2016 at 2:02 pm #26955

Breaking the Silence Congo Week

For a sixth year, Black History Studies will take part in the Break the Silence Congo Week for Black History Month 2015. The reason we host Congo Week in the month of October is because it was in October 1996 that mainly Rwanda and Uganda first invaded the Congo and triggered the catastrophic crisis that we have endured for the past 18 years. Since we began Congo Week in 2008, sixty countries and over 300 communities have joined us to demonstrate their support and value for Congolese lives.

The purpose of the Break the Silence Congo Weekis to raise consciousness about the devastating situation in the Congo and mobilize support on behalf of the people of the Congo. Break the Silence Congo Week will take place from Sunday 18th October to Saturday 24th October 2015. Breaking the Silence Congo Week is a week of activities that commemorates the millions of lives lost in the Congo conflict while celebrating the enormous human and natural potential that exists in the country

For Breaking the Silence about the Congo Week, Black History Studies will be holding the following events:

Black History Studies presents the double event

CRISIS IN THE CONGO

‘ASSASSINATION COLONIAL STYLE:
PATRICE LUMUMBA, AN AFRICAN TRAGEDY’

‘CRISIS IN THE CONGO: UNCOVERING THE TRUTH’

Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering The Truth explores the role that the United States allies, Rwanda and Uganda, have played in triggering the greatest humanitarian crisis at the dawn of the 21st century

‘ASSASSINATION COLONIAL STYLE: PATRICE LUMUMBA, AN AFRICAN TRAGEDY’

Over 50 years ago Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, was assassinated as part of Belgian and US plots only 10 weeks after he took power. The event has been described as ‘the most important assassination of the 20th century’.

We will be joined by Vava Tampa, a native of Congo and the founder of Save the Congo, a London-based campaign group tackling the human tragedy engulfing the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This event will be held at St Ann’s Library, Cissbury Road, Tottenham, London, N15 5PU. Approx 10 mins walk from Seven Sisters Station. On street parking available. Buses 67, 259, 279 stop nearby.

APOCALYPSE AFRICA: MADE IN AMERICA

In Apocalypse Africa: Made In America, journalist Del Walters explores secret recordings, classified films and other archival evidence that suggests the United States’ involvement in the downfall of Africa, including genocidal wars in Darfur, Uganda and Rwanda. Through top-secret data, hidden documents and other sources obtained from government archives, the film reveals links between the destruction of Africa and those who influence American foreign policy. A discussion will follow the film.

THIS DOCUMENTARY FILM IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!�

This event will take place on WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2015from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

The event will be held at the PCS Headquarters, 160 Falcon Road, Clapham Junction, London SW11 2LN, (3 minutes walk from Clapham Junction mainline station. Buses to the venue 35, 37, 39, 49, 77, 87, 156, 70, 219, 239, 295, 319, 337, 334, 345, C3, G1).

Black History Studies, Carpe Diem Events & Save the Congo presents

SEEDS OF HOPE

Seeds of Hope follows the story of Masika Katsuva. Masika is a Congolese woman who sacrifices her safety everyday to help others deal with the unimaginable horrors they have experienced in their lives. Since the outbreak of the civil war, which has torn the Congo apart, rape has become commonplace and is used as a weapon of war. At Masika’s centre, a community of rape victims try to rebuild their lives and console each other. Donations collected on the day to raise money for the Masika Centre.

There will also be a panel discussion after the screening

THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!�

Doors open at 3.30pm. The event will start at 4pm sharp!Hot food will be on sale.

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Admission is FREE. Donations will be welcomed.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY. Refreshments will be on sale.