To mark the city’s celebrations of 50 years of Manchester’s Caribbean Carnival The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust in partnership with Manchester Libraries have a series of 
free events for Black History Month at Manchester Central Library.
History of Carnival Workshops by Linford Sweeney
Wednesday 5 October 5.30pm-7.30pm for adults – suitable for age 14+
Wednesday 26 October 2pm-4pm for families – suitable for age 10+
The history of Caribbean Carnivals is much more complex than many realise. Carnival has origins based in colonialism and religious conversion, but it has now become a festival and celebration tied to freedom and emancipation from slavery. Learn about how established African-Caribbean communities transferred the traditions associated with carnival to Manchester as we explore the roots of the different aspects of carnival with Linford Sweeney, noted Black History Educator and Researcher.
Black History Month: We Are Carnival! Party
Thursday 27 October 2pm -7pm Performance Space
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.