Scrap It, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 – 2026)
In the early twentieth century, Black communities in America had begun marking the February birthdays of social reformer and civil rights activist, Frederick Douglass
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Leicester Windrush Memories
Presented by Kainé Management and the Better Together Project with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery Kainé Management and the Better Together Project present an
“We Had One of Those!”
Presented by Kainé Management with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. Join Kainé Management in reminiscing about African Caribbean life in Britain in the decades
Black Classics Symposium
Classical music is a timeless and universal art form, transcending geographic and cultural boundaries. Although traditionally associated with the western canon, the richness of
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£35.00
Black History Month Launch: Black Classics in Concert
To launch Black History Month 2026, Black Classics in Concert is more than a mere showcase of musical excellence; it is a profound tribute
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£18.00 – £20.00
Around the Table
2, 3, 16, 23, 30 October Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment Join us for a heartwarming podcast series celebrating the rich traditions, stories
Island Grace Community Fashion Show
Presented by The Sewing Circle Presented by The Sewing Circle Trustees, where Caribbean heritage meets timeless African elegance. Join us for a beautiful evening
In Conversation with Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith
Presented by Leicester Libraries In conversation with author and award-winning playwright, Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith, author of Jamaica Road. Hosted by broadcaster, Merisha
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me
Presented by Phoenix Leicester This fascinating documentary profiles Willie Mae ’Big Mama’ Thornton – a blues powerhouse who shook American music to its core.
Songbath – A Celebration of Black History Month Special
Presented by BAKUYARD A gentle one-hour soundbath-style performance with voice, live looping, meditative soundscapes, healingfrequency instruments and healing songs from artist Mellow Baku’s Afro-Trinidadian
Reel Histories Pass: Black Classics
Reel Histories is a bold and compelling film programme for Black History Month 2026 that amplifies the cinematic legacies of Black communities across the
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£45.00
African Caribbean Health and Wellbeing Day
Presented by the African Heritage Alliance and the Pamela Campbell-Morris Health Awareness Alliance As part of Black History Month, this flagship event celebrates African
