# Event Details

- **Event Name**: “Histories and legacies of African Europeans” – Prof Olivette Otele
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: African Europeans who transformed their communities and had an impact on British and other European countries historiesAbout this EventWhat do legendary figures such as Saint Maurice, the Queen of Sheba, the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, Black models in European arts and powerful educators in 21st century Britain have in common? Come and find out. This talk will explore the journeys of African Europeans who transformed their communities and had an impact on British and other European countries histories.Olivette Otele is a Distinguished Research Professor of the Legacies and Memory of Slavery at SOAS, University of London. She holds a Ph.D. from La Sorbonne, France. She is a former Vice President of the Royal Historical Society. She received an Honorary Degree from Concordia University, Canada. She was a judge of the International Booker Prize. Olivette is a regular contributor to the press (BBC, Guardian, Elle, GQ), a broadcaster (BBC, Netflix), a consultant for films and documentaries (Netflix, Disney+). She has written extensively on the histories of people of African Descent and colonial history. Her book African Europeans was shortlisted for the LA Time Book Prize in 2022. She also advises policy-makers, private companies and NGOs on colonial history and restorative justice (Welsh Government, Guardian newspaper, etc). Olivette lives in Newport.This event is part of the Newport Festival of Words, 20th - 22nd March 2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/histories-and-legacies-of-african-europeans-prof-olivette-otele/100001983616535455
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, art
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Riverfront
- **lat**: 51.5885303
- **long**: -2.993703
- **full address**: The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is “Histories and legacies of African Europeans” – Prof Olivette Otele being held?
  - **A:** “Histories and legacies of African Europeans” – Prof Olivette Otele takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for “Histories and legacies of African Europeans” – Prof Olivette Otele?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing “Histories and legacies of African Europeans” – Prof Olivette Otele?
  - **A:** “Histories and legacies of African Europeans” – Prof Olivette Otele is organized by Newport City Council.

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