There are loads of events happening for Black History Month. You can see a list of what's happening in Manchester on the main Black History Month website and below we have highlighted a few. If you have an event you would like us to add email [email protected]
Melanin Markets - 9 October, HOME
Following success at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre back in May, the city’s Melanin Markets – organised by Bianca Danielle and Kelly Morgan – will return this October, this time at HOME and with a special twist. Attracting over 1,000 shoppers, this October’s event will take over the ground floor of HOME near First Street. There, the organisers will combine art, music, food and so much more – all created by the city’s talented Black community – whilst showcasing some of the best Black British owned businesses in the UK. Melanin Markets
SCHOOLS EVENT: celebrate Black History Month join us for a lecture with award-winning writer, historian and broadcaster, Prof David Olusoga
Mon, 10 October 2022, 10am-11:30am
To celebrate Black History Month join us for a lecture with award-winning writer, historian and broadcaster, Professor David Olusoga OBE. The University of Manchester’s Professor of Public History, David Olusoga will explore what it means to be Black and British, and the role of Black History. David Olusoga was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to history and community integration. He specialises in the British Empire and how we experience its lasting effects in modern society. David has presented historical television programmes on the BBC. His television credits include Civilisations, Black and British, Our NHS: A Hidden History, A House Through Time and the BAFTA award-winning Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners. His book, Black and British: A Short, Essential History, has recently been published especially for children as a follow-up to his best-selling 2016 exploration of the relationship between Britain and Africa. It presents children with an essential opportunity to study often-overlooked details of British history. At a time when there is huge debate around the best ways to teach children about the history of the British Empire and race in the classroom, Olusoga himself describes this book as ‘the book I wish I had been given to read when I was at school’.This event is free and aimed at school groups. It is suitable for school years 7-11. Booking is essential. The maximum places available per school is 35. This event is hybrid and will be live-streamed and recorded.
Spoken word - Celebrating Black History Month, 15 October, 2022, 5.45pm-8pm
Venue: Brunswick Church, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9SXShowcasing the words of women of colour. The event is for women over 18 only. To reserve a place email: [email protected]
We Are Carnival party - 27 October
Explore historical carnival memories through archives via an exhibition, film provided by North West Film Archive, music by Manchester Carnival affiliated DJ and host Kemoy Walker, a family arts workshop by local artist Tina Ramos Ekongo, spoken word performances by Young Identity and delicious Caribbean food courtesy of Buzzrocks Caribbean Restaurant. Part of the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust’s We Are Carnival! – a series of free events for Black History Month to mark the city’s celebrations of 50 years of Manchester’s Caribbean Carnival. Explore historical carnival memories through archives via an exhibition, film provided by North West Film Archive, music by Manchester Carnival affiliated DJ and Host Kemoy Walker, a family arts workshop by local Artist Tina Ramos Ekongo, spoken word performances by Young Identity and delicious Caribbean food courtesy of Buzzrocks Caribbean Restaurant. We Are Carnival!
Contact Theatre - Halo
Monday 24 October, 7.30pm
Tuesday 25 October, 7.30pm
Wednesday 26 October, 7.30pm
Inspired by the Halo Code, a campaign fighting for the protection and celebration of Black hair and hairstyles, Halo explores young people’s experiences in schools and workplaces in regards to their hair. Featuring songs and movement inspired by the Halo Code itself, the company will also bring to the narrative their responses to writer Emma Dabiri’s book, Don’t Touch My Hair and the well-known Solange Knowles song of the same name.