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# Topher Campbell to talk at next LGBTQ+ History Club
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/topher-campbell-to-talk-at-next-lgbtq-history-club/
- Published: 2019-01-16T15:25:25.000Z
- Updated: 2019-01-16T15:25:25.000Z
- Description: The first LGBTQ+ History Club of 2019 will feature Topher Campbell. Dr Topher Campbell, theatre and filmmaker and writer, is co-founder of London’s rukus! Archive.
- Author: Besi

## The first LGBTQ+ History Club of 2019 will feature Topher Campbell.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web-600-36.jpg)

**Dr TOPHER Campbell,** theatre and filmmaker and writer, is co-founder of London’s rukus! Archive.

The rukus! Archive was established by **Topher Campbell** and **Ajamu X** in 2005\. It is Europe’s first archive dedicated to the histories, culture and experiences of Black LGBTQ people in the UK.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web-300-8.jpg)

The rukus! Archive received a Landmark Archive Award in 2008 from the London Metropolitan Archives where it is now housed.

In his talk Topher will introduce the archive through his personal experience as Black Queer man detailing what inspired and moved him to make the archive. He will also talk about how important it is that the archive remains a living and organic testament to the people who contribute.

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**Event:** Brighton LGBTQ+ History Club with **Topher Campbell**

**Where:** Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, 12A Pavilion Parade, Brighton BN1 1EE

**When:** Sunday, January 27

**Time:** 3pm – 5pm

**Cost:** To book your free place, click [here:](https://lgbthistoryclub.brownpapertickets.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)

The LGBTQ+ History Club is open to all (18+) and free. Booking however is necessary as the Club is very popular and capacity is limited.