An event to explore and share the histories of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities connected to Soho and the West End. OPEN SPACE 2 aims to uncover Soho and the West End 's Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans histories.

We want to learn more about individuals, events, activists, scientists, artists, dancers and musicians who have visited Soho from the early 19th Century up to the present day.

This will be an ideal opportunity for you to share your knowledge, stories and memories - bring photos, newspaper articles, books if you have them.

OPEN SPACE 2 is the second part of a unique collaborative project between Kairos in Soho and Ajamu X, photographer, and co- founder of the rukus! Black LGBT Archive.

If you are interested in this project and would like to know more about this ground-breaking project, please feel free to contact Ajamu X or David Spence or telephone the office on 020 7437 6063

Claire Andrews and Ajamu XThe first part of this project saw Ajamu X interview lesbian activist Claire Andrews, recording some of her inspiring contributions to the LGBT community.

Excerpts of the interview will be available on the website soon.

It is hope that the histories gathered from this project will enhance current archive materials and highlight the important contributions of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic LGBT people.