As part of the UK’s Black History Month, LSE hosts a conference for African-Caribbean heritage students and their families. The Black Achievement Conference aims to encourage young African-Caribbean students to continue to aim high, celebrate past achievements and involve parents in the decision making process.

BLACK TO THE FUTURE 2011

LSE’S BLACK ACHIEVEMENT CONFERENCE

‘Helping you realise your potential’

10am – 4pm
SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER
Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building
London School of Economics & Political Science

The fourth annual ‘Black Achievement Conference’ is a free one day event for African-Caribbean students from London (aged 14-16) and their families. 

Hosted by Presenter and DJ Kat B, the conference aims to inspire students from across London to aim higher, think bigger and make informed decisions about what to do with their futures.

Featuring inspirational speakers from the African-Caribbean community, Black to the Future will also include:

• Motivational sessions for students,
• Practical tips for parents on supporting their child’s education
• A Careers Fair
• A free lunch will also be provided

In previous years the conference has attracted keynote speakers such as Baroness Patricia Scotland, Yvonne Brewster, Bonnie Greer, Levi Roots (Winner of Dragons Den) Lee Jasper and Sandi Okoro. In addition it has included seminars by ‘Action’ Jackson Ogunyemi (CEO of Fix Up Seminars); Stephen Brooks (National Black boys Can); Tony Warner (100 Black Men of London), and Professor Gus John (International Consultant).

The event is also open to teachers, youth and community staff and anyone else with an interest in the educational achievements of Black students.

BOOK ONLINE NOW

For the online booking form, please visit lse.ac.uk/Blacktothefuture

More information can also be found by putting Black Achievement Conference into the LSE search engine, www.lse.ac.uk 

For school or group bookings please contact Niaomi Collett (N.Collett@lse.ac.uk)

A programme and further details will be sent out to you a week before the event.