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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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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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SUMMARY:Better Together Windrush Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kainé Management.  Tickets: £10 – £12 \nThe Better Together Windrush Showcase is a vibrant\, intergenerational celebration honouring the legacy\, resilience and brilliance of the Windrush Generation. It brings together elders\, young people\, artists and local partners for a joy filled evening of presentations\, songs\, poetry and drama. \nWe are committed to heritage and community empowerment and seek through this event\, to amplify unheard voices and emphasise the importance of preserving Black British history for future generations.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/better-together-windrush-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Archive and Intellect | The Stuart Hall Project
DESCRIPTION:Archive and Intellect\n28 October | 7.00pm\nThe Stuart Hall Project: Revolution\, politics\, culture and the New Left experience\nDirector: John Akomfrah\nUK 2013\, 95 minutes\nGenre: Documentary\nCertificate: 12 \nThis absorbing documentary from director John Akomfrah presents and intimate and engaging portrait of Stuart Hall\, the Jamaican-born public intellectual and co-founder of the New Left Review\, whose work in the field of cultural theory has profoundly influenced the academic landscape. Using extensive footage of Hall’s appearances on radio and television\, the film explores its themes of memory\, race and identity through the juxtaposition of events from Hall’s life and a discourse on the wider social and political events of the second half of the twentieth century\, all set against a soundtrack by Hall’s favourite musician\, Miles Davis. \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/archive-and-intellect-the-stuart-hall-project/
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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SUMMARY:An Evening with Gerard Alfonzo Daley
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment.  Tickets: free \nJoin us at Leicester Central Library for a free author talk with acclaimed writer Gerard Alfonzo Daley\, featuring a reading from his award-winning novel The Book of Erin\, followed by an audience Q&A. \nSet in seventeenth century Montserrat\, The Book of Erin brings to life a fascinating and often overlooked chapter of Caribbean history\, exploring themes of migration\, identity\, colonialism and resistance. Through vivid storytelling and rich historical detail\, Daley uncovers the complex connections between Africa\, the Caribbean and the wider Atlantic world. \nFollowing the reading\, audiences will have the opportunity to hear directly from the author about the inspiration behind the novel\, the historical research that informed it and the power of storytelling to illuminate hidden histories. A must-attend event for lovers of history\, literature and Black heritage.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/an-evening-with-gerard-alfonzo-daley/
LOCATION:Leicester Central Library\, Bishop Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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