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New African Caribbean centre opens in Oxford for Black History Month
Overview
A new community space named The Island has opened in Oxford city centre to highlight the contributions of the Windrush generation. Located in a former Staples store on Park End Street, the free-to-access venue is running a trial period until 31 October featuring exhibitions, talks, music, workshops, and a reconstruction of a 1960s West Indian front room.
Key points
- The Island community space has launched in Oxford city centre in the former Staples store on Park End Street.
- It aims to highlight the contributions of the Windrush generation to the Oxford community.
- The venue is free to access and will host events, exhibitions, and performances until 31 October.
- Key features include a reconstruction of a 1960s West Indian front room and an archive of artefacts and stories.
- Exhibitions include portraits of Windrush generation women who worked in the NHS.
- The project is a collaboration involving groups such as Fusion Arts, the African Caribbean Kultural Heritage Initiative, and project partner Euton Daley.