a rehearsed reading of On Their Own Ground
1 becomes 3 as 3 local actresses grace our stage for our continued Sankofa celebrations! Featuring performances from Amber Lewis and Mya Fraser
Thursday 8th May 2025
7.30 – 9.30 pm
John Bunyan Baptist Church Hall,
Crowell Road, Cowley.
Oxford. OX4 3LN
Free Event!
Donations welcome
It's been 13 years since On Her Own Ground - later renamed On Their Own Ground was 1st performed an KNA are glad to bring the show back to the Oxford community with 3 local actresses in this rehearsed reading performance. Come and join us for these three interwoven stories of hope, vision and triumph. Spotlighting Amy Ashwood Garvey and Amy Jacques Garvey (the two wives of African Nationalist the Honourable Marcus Garvey, and champions of the movement in their own right) and Madam C J Walker, (the first self made American female millionaire and hair product Queen), in a play about the power of vision and hope in action.
The performance is followed by Q&A, responses and mingling with refreshments.
Sankofa Celebration Events
“From the Windies to the Mother Land, Caribbean Queens”
“From the Windies to the Mother Land, Caribbean Queens”
“From the Windies to the Mother Land, Caribbean Queens”
Join us for an afternoon of creative sharing and celebration based on local Windrush stories; honouring the many women who made the journey bringing their aspirations, spirits, hopes and dreams from the Islands and Lands of the West Indies to the Oxford. ‘We shape and create history everyday let’s celebrate those among us’” Date: 9th November 2024
1.30 – 4.30 pm
Venue: Museum of Oxford
On Their Own Ground
“From the Windies to the Mother Land, Caribbean Queens”
“From the Windies to the Mother Land, Caribbean Queens”
Join us as we celebrate Women with 'On Their Own Ground' Based on the Two Mrs Garveys' of the Garvey movement, and Madam CJ Wallker honouring them and women from the Caribbean and African Heritage who have shaped our world.
Date: 8th May 2025
7.30 pm
Venue: Hall John Bunyan Baptist Church
SOLD
“From the Windies to the Mother Land, Caribbean Queens”
Black Screens
Our acclaimed award winning play, based on the true story of Mary Prince and speaks to Freedom, Justice and Reparations for the millions who endured, lost their lives during this holocaust, and their descendants. The legacy and the wealth generated from that 'trade' still remains today.
Date: 25th March 2025
7.30pm
Venue: North Wall Arts Centre
Black Screens
“From the Windies to the Mother Land, Caribbean Queens”
Black Screens
We'll screen films from the African/ Caribbean experience. It’s a community initiative, encouraging debate and discussion around the films in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Dates: 20th March 2025
17th April 2025
15th May 2025
7.30 pm
Venue: Cafe John Bunyan Baptist Church
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