Events

 

Welcome to the launch of the Black Parent Network News and Events page. This Website has been launched in response to the needs of black parents for a relevant sign posting and information service to cover parenting, educational, and welfare issues. The Website also aims to provide parents with an on-line community in the shape of a message board where they can communicate with each other about personal issues and take part in debates of national importance that are key to the black family.

The Website has been very well received and the Black Parent Network has been asked to take part in parenting conferences by the Race Equality Unit and Islington council. For further details about membership of the Black Parent Network click here

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Organisational membership of the Black Parent Network. Due to demand from organisations working to provide services to black families, we will shortly launch an organisational support service. This service aims to enable key agencies to provide more culturally sensitive services to black parents and their children. Services provided will include:

· A forum to enable organisations to enable them exchange information and good practice as well as to take part in hosted debates chaired by distinguished experts and professionals

· Partnership register to enable funding partnerships between agencies within and across the voluntary, public, charity and private sectors.

· Professional skills exchanged register - to encourage secondments and skills exchanges between black voluntary sector organisations and larger charities and public sector organisations.

· Discounted advertising and sponsorship of Black Parent Network website and entry into service directories for users.

· Opportunities to commission polls of Black Parent Network members to enable improved service provision to black families. It is our policy to keep the details of our members confidential – however anonymous opinion surveys of members and users can be commission for placement on the site.

· Opportunities to request and develop on-line services for Black Parent Network members and users.

If you would like to be notified when Organisational Membership is available click here.

Cosby Disses Black Parents In US
Recently American comedian Bill Cosby caused a storm in the US with his tough talking comments about the failures of black parents and the impact on their young. His comments have been pounced upon by right wing commentators who have welcomed Cosby’s straight from the hip attack. In addition black parents have responded to the blistering comments and protested at his harshness. Read what he said for yourself and join the Black Parent Network to take part in our message board debate parenting debate. Click here for more.

 

What's Next?

What's Next is an innovative project based in Enfield to provide African and Caribbean children aged between 8 and 11 years old with the tools they need to help them to fulfil their potential and handle the critical transition from primary to senior school well. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour through developing thinking and skills and role play. For details of further workshops and a planned exhibition email: whatnextenfield@yahoo.co.uk

 

 
Grandaddy of South Africa Retires

International Ambassador and much loved elder statesman of South Africa, Nelson Mandela has retired from public life at the age of 85.

For more click here
IN THE HOT SEAT

Media Stereotyping of Black People

Subniv Babuta

Interview with Subniv Babuta - Diversity Editor of the BBC
"I am accustomed to answering tough questions about the lack of representation and the stereotyping of black people." Click for more

Matter of Fact

Did you know the black community's spending power is £90 billion per year?

 
Black Governors Needed
 

A national campaign to encourage more black people to become school governors has been launched. Black governors have an important role in ensuring that black children receive a better education. If you think that you may have the skills and could make a commitment Click here for further information.

CALLING ALL TEENS & PARENTS OF TEENS!!

  • Are you a teen aged between 12 and 16 or are you the parents of a teen?
  • Has life at home become a constant battleground `?
  • Does your teen complain that you are too controlling?
  • Do you worry that your teen is out of conrol?
  • Would you like to improve the situation?

If so the BBC would like to hear from you!

The BBC are currently looking for families to take part in the making of a new series called "Teen Angels". In return for taking part in the series the BBC may be able to offer you some help.

There is no commitment at this stage and your call will be completely confidential. To find out more, call Francesca on 0208 752 6946 or email: teenangels@bbc.co.uk
 
Black Parent Network Book Club

Knowledge is Power. So the Black Parent Network would like to form a book club to encourage black parents and their kids to read more and share their views about what they read. The Black Parent Network will feature a collection of books for you to read and invite you to send email your reviews. We will endeavour to publish as many of your views as possible. Click here for this month's featured titles. Email your reviews to the Book club at books@blackparentnetwork.com

Wanted

Your Story

Black Parent Network would like to feature regular interviews and features with Black Parent Network website users. If you or anyone you know has an interesting parenting or educational story to tell, please email us at contributors@blackparentnetwork.com

Single Parent Organisation

An organisation aimed at addressing the needs of lone parents has been launched. H.E.L.P - (Healing and Empowering Lone Parents) has been founded by Triumph Ayo-Isegun. "The breakdown of a relationship can shatter all self-belief and can leave you feeling motionless and bitter." Through H.E.L.P I want to turn this around. Based on Christian principles, the organisation aims to provide practical and emotional support as well as spiritual guidance. Click here for further information.

 

We Need You!

The Black Parent Network would like to compile a national diary of events relevant to black parents and their children. If you would like to tell us of an event which will happen at least two weeks from today, please post details to

diary@blackparentnetwork.com

Thur 26th November
Conference - Working with Multiple Heritage Children – What Works!
The Sheffield Multiple Heritage Service and the University of Sheffield will host a national conference to bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by multiple heritage children. This will be achieved through:
· Showcasing best practice
· Disseminating research
· Establishing a national network. Keynote Speakers: Anne Phoenix and Tony Sewell. For more details contact the Sheffield Multiple Heritage Service Manager Simon Barth on Tel: 0114 2735389 or 07764661159 or email at: simon.barth@sheffield.gov.uk

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