On 4th March, I went along to a group called Black Expressions, that meets on a monthly basis at the 5th Floor of Waterstones, Piccadilly Circus, London. Black Expressions discuss issues that are relevant to the black community. I was invited by the group's host, Angela Rweyemamu, to discuss my work as a writer/editor, particularly the independent publishing process of Hair Power Skin Revolution and the subsequent readings that the book has been generating. The theme of the meeting was to look at and discuss images of black women's beauty. The book Black Beauty by Ben Arogundade was referred to (I must get a copy too!) A lively and inspiring debate evolved along with some light refreshments, in lavish surroundings, which felt like a much-needed treat at the end of the week. I read one of my contributions to my book, a poem called My Hair, which expressed my journey from childhood to adulthood and to the present time, and how relaxed and relieved I am to wear my hair natural. I ended up buying a lovely journal for my creative writing projects.
For more information on Waterstones at Piccadilly Circus:
http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/navigate.do?pPageID=200003
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