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SUMMARY:Scrap It\, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 - 2026)
DESCRIPTION:In the early twentieth century\, Black communities in America had begun marking the February birthdays of social reformer and civil rights activist\, Frederick Douglass and US president Abraham Lincoln as opportunities to celebrate emancipation and self-determination.  In 1926\, Carter G Woodson established Negro History Week\, fuelled by what he saw as an urgent need to recognise African-American history\, in its own right.  In doing so\, Woodson became the “father of Black history” and cemented a footprint for Black History Month\, which was formerly recognised in the US in 1976 and the UK in October 1987. \nNow recognised around the world\, Black History Month may take place at different times of the year\, explore different themes and embrace different legacies\, but its fundamental principles remain the same; that Black history needs a place within cultural calendars and institutional structures are needed to make this possible.  To recognise these significant anniversaries\, this exhibition will explore a pocket history of Black History Month\, its international legacy and its future within arts\, academia and the media. \nThe exhibition is free to visit February – December 2026 during the opening hours of Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. \n 
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/scrap-it-revamp-it-100-years-of-black-history-commemorations-1926-2026/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:BHM Year Round,Black History Month,Exhibition,Heritage,On Now
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SUMMARY:"We Had One of Those!"
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kainé Management with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.  Tickets: Free \nJoin Kainé Management in reminiscing about African Caribbean life in Britain in the decades following the Second World War. Inspired by a Murano glass fish ornament\, by artist Wolde Selassie\, members of the community share their memories of the precious possessions that made their family’s house a home. \nShare your own memories of your home during the 1950s to the 1980s\, or contribute your choice of a modern item that you will treasure for ever.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/we-had-one-of-those/
LOCATION:Leicester Museum and Art Gallery\, 53 New Walk\, Leicester\, LE1 7EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T120000
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SUMMARY:Around the Table
DESCRIPTION:2\, 3\, 16\, 23\, 30 October \nTickets: Free \nPresented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment \nJoin us for a heartwarming podcast series celebrating the rich traditions\, stories and experiences that shape Black communities. In each episode\, four guests gather around a shared meal\, using food as a starting point for conversations about family life\, cultural heritage\, migration and belonging. \nAs favourite dishes spark memories\, guests reflect on childhood\, community\, changing family dynamics and the traditions passed down through generations. Through laughter\, storytelling and honest conversation\, the series explores how Black culture continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in family\, resilience and connection. \nA celebration of food\, memory and the stories that bring us together.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/around-the-table/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T140000
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SUMMARY:We Are the Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Presented by BAKUYARD.  Tickets: £15 | £10 \nA creative\, hands-on playshop session exploring ancestry through music\, altar making\, sound offerings and the creation of art as ritual with Mellow Baku – anti-disciplinary artist\, facilitator and space-maker. Discover the healing power of connection with ancestors\, earth and cultural practices in a relaxed and welcoming space of creativity\, ceremony\, learning and conversation. Materials provided. No experience needed\, just curiosity. \nThe event is recommended for adults\, however young people aged 15 and above are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/we-are-the-ancestors/
LOCATION:LCB Depot\, 31 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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SUMMARY:Migration and Myth | Young Soul Rebels
DESCRIPTION:Migration and Myth\n21 October | 7.00pm\nYoung Soul Rebels\nDirector: Isaac Julien\nUK 1991\, 105 minutes\nGenre: Drama\nCertificate: 15 \nIsaac Julien’s groundbreaking inner-city murder mystery explores London subcultures of the late 1970s. Pirate radio hosts Caz and Chris decide to investigate the death of their friend\, who was killed while cruising in a local park. In doing so\, they must navigate suspicion from the police and bigotry in their own community.  With characters and soundtracks oscillating between ‘70s soul pirate radio\, dancehall culture\, National Front skirmishes and the Queen’s Silver Jubilee\, Julien’s debut feature exploring contemporary British identity has lost none of its power or resonance. \n  \nPurchase a Reel Histories Pass for access to all the Reel Histories film screenings and a complimentary drink at each screening.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/migration-and-myth-young-soul-rebels/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now,Serendipity BHM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Lecture: From Foreign Policy to Assassination
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the African Heritage Alliance.  Tickets: Free \nFor more than five centuries\, people of African descent have experienced exploitation\, displacement and systemic oppression shaped by the pursuit of power\, wealth and control. While the language and methods may have changed\, many argue that the structures underpinning inequality remain embedded within contemporary political and economic systems. \nThis thought-provoking event explores the connections between foreign policy\, resource extraction\, political influence and violence\, asking a challenging question: how are historical patterns of domination sustained\, justified or concealed in the modern world? \nJoin us for an engaging discussion that examines the past\, interrogates the present and encourages critical reflection on the forces shaping our global future.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-history-month-lecture-from-foreign-policy-to-assassination/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="African Heritage Alliance":MAILTO:enquiries@africanheritagealliance.org
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