The only UK film festival celebrating black women behind or in front of the cameras. The festival includes screenings of compelling and rarely seen fiction and documentaries as well as seminars and workshops with young and more established film-makers. Official website The Tricycle Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR

3 March - ''Learning Styles for the 21st Century'' Half Day Master Class, London

A fantastic opportunity to learn from a 'master' – Peter Honey, and reflect on your own development.  info@itol.org

Attracting talented individuals who fit with both your organisation’s culture and business strategy is no easy task. You employer brand can help develop your long-term strategic framework, attract, retain and inspire the best. This is the event for professionals in human resources, people development, brand consultancy and marketing.  www.cipd.co.uk/events

The London International Trade Team is holding a half day seminar on IPR Strategy for International Business on Tuesday 4 March 2008. The seminar will provide you with some important guidelines and information on how to ensure that you protect your intellectual property overseas.   ict@uktilondon.org.uk

Changing business realities and increased stakeholder demands require of HR professionals to re-think their contribution to the business. They need to reposition themselves as respected business partners and change leaders. This workshop will benefit all HR Professionals and Practitioners. For more information:  www.ipm.co.za

The National Drugs and Race Equality Coalition, is inviting members to a one day conference. This is a group whose membership is derived from national, regional and local organisations with a special interest in promoting race equality within the drug, alcohol and related fields. For more information: Telephone 01772 893809: Fax 01772 892995; Email  ejkelly@uclan.ac.uk

For further information on the National Drugs and Race Equality, visit their website http://www.uclan.ac.uk/healthconf

In March 2001, the Mayor of London Ken Livingstone launched the first capitalwoman conference as a day of celebration, debate and consultation for the women of London. By 2007, attendance was over 2000.

Register now to reserve your place at this inspiring, entertaining and informative free event celebrating London's women.

Women into Work, Education & Business, a Luton based women’s organisation will be having their launch on the celebrated International Women’s Day 8 March 2008. The launch will include workshops on personal, career and business development and business fair exhibition. Speakers include Sherry Dixon editor of She Caribbean and UK Pride Magazine and Andrew Mohammed and a host of guest entertainers. The ‘I’m Every Woman’ event will recognise and celebrate the achievements of women across the world bringing a taste of international speakers, entertainment and food to Luton. Auction House, Crescent Road, Luton, LU2 0AH. Email: dee.patrick@ntlworld.com Website: www.wweb.homestead.com

10-11 March - BFIIN Awards, Cardiff, Wales

The British Female Inventor and Innovator of the Year Award (BFIIN), is an annual award that aims to recognise and promote the success stories of women in the UK that have come through the challenges of turning an idea into reality. Established by Bola Olabisi, BFIIN has gone from strength to strength and is now recognised as a key diary date for women with an interest in copyright, trademarks, patents, intellectual property and brilliant new ideas. Over the past seven years the event has showcased many remarkable and innovative products and previous winners have gone on to establish successful businesses and achieve global recognition.

Join us at Tottenham Hotspurs for this opportunity to make new leads and access important business info at the same time! Network and also see a bite-size presentation from Curwen’s Expert Speakers on the important business issue of ‘Flexible Working’. Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Click here to register now!

Corporate Responsibility 2008 will gather key business leaders, NGOs and government figures to debate the evolution of Corporate Responsibility practices and trends. The conference will examine the key areas where companies are facing increasing scrutiny and the emerging governmental expectations of the business sector.  www.chathamhouse.org.uk/CR2008

Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Annan Cato, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, the Ghana Union London in association with the Ghana High Commission, London is holding a dinner dance. The event will take place at the Ibis Hotel, London SW6 1UD. For information: www.ghanaunion.org.uk

Brecht’s hilarious farce about the rise of a fascist dictator is brought crashing into modern-day Africa in this international collaboration between the Lyric’s Artistic Director David Farr and Zimbabwean actor Lucian Msamati. Lucian Msamati comes to the Lyric following his acclaimed lead performance as Pericles for the RSC and his pioneering work with Zimbabwean company Over the Edge. For everyone 12+. To book call 08700 500 511, email  tickets@lyric.co.uk or click here.

The AVCA Conference is the most important event for all Venture Capital and Private Equity professionals investing in Africa as well as persons interested in the continent's PE potential. This year's event is proudly co- hosted this year by FMO, the Government of Botswana through the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and Venture Partners Botswana.

The theme for this year's Conference "AFRICA RISING - OPPORTUNITIES AND PERSPECTIVES FOR PRIVATE EQUITY" addresses the fundamental issues necessary for developing and maintaining sustained growth for this all important asset class. Specifically, the agenda will focus on increasing the appetite for private equity opportunities in Africa and encouraging the home grown fund management capacity. There will be several breakout sessions and workshops targeted towards some of the newer players in the industry. For further information and to register: www.avcanet.com

For HEC students, graduates, scholars, businesses and other students from Paris or elsewhere.

http://www.hecafricannetwork.org/africanweek2008.htm

Join us at Tottenham Hotspurs for this opportunity to find out more about gateways into international trade with UK Trade and Investment and make your business more innovative by expanding into new markets. 6 – 8.30pm Venue: Tottenham Hotspurs Football Club Click here to register now!

This year sees the 12th Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival, featuring The Hamsters, Flight 505, The Big Chris Barber Band, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, and Vavoom. Most events for this weekend festival take place at Nantwich Civic Hall, but there are other smaller gigs taking place at various venues, such as the Crown Hotel, the White Horse, the Red Cow, and McCormicks. There are over 90 different gigs taking place across the weekend, many of which are free, plus guitar master classes from John Etheridge, music from The South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society, and daily all day acoustic jazz and blues sessions. www.nantwichjazz.com

" alt="Image" />Bunny Chow: Know Thyself, award winning South African comedy that follows the often ridiculous weekend journey of four dysfunctional stand up comedians, who embark on a road trip to Oppikoppi, South Africa’s biggest annual rock festival. The four set out to perform stand up but get a bit more than they bargained for.

For more information, exclusive content, competition giveaways and amazing prizes, register your email address online at www.dogwoof.com/bunnychow”

The 100 Black Men of London, founded by Ken Barnes in 2001, is a registered charity dedicated to education, mentoring, economic development, health and well being. In order to educate the community about its history, the 100BMOL hire venues and present educational films/events which are relevant to the African experience. Such events take place at least once a month in the London area. All people are welcome especially children, community groups and refugees. The events are a valuable resource for Key Stages 2-4 (7-16 years) of the National or African curriculum. To view our updated list of Films and educational events visit www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk Admission is normally free on a first come, first served basis. Donations make our work possible. Please bring a token of your appreciation. Or request a monthly direct debit form from etf@100bmol.org.uk

In association with Images of Black Women Festival. This film by Lucia Tanmbini contains interviews with Sybil Phoenix, family and friends. The rare footage shows how bad racism was in the 80’s and how much we take for granted now. Getty Archimede, from Guadelope, was the first black woman to become a lawyer in France (1939). She became the first deputy parliamentarian in 1946. She fought tirelessly for women and the poor. This historical documentary by Mariette Monpierre will show the similarities and differences between black women’s fight against racism in France and the UK. 5-8 pm.

www.imagesofblackwomen.com

www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk

The first black person to run for President was Shirley Chisholm in 1972. Chisholm was the Garveyite daughter of Guyanese and Barbadian immigrants. After becoming the first black Congresswoman, she ran for the highest office just 4 years after King was gunned down.  www.iwm.org.uk