Black History Month Events 2023

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As part of our commitment in supporting and amplifying the boroughs work on race equality, we are highlighting the events taking place across London to celebrate Black History Month. 

There are a huge variety of events taking place across London, all with different themes and content. You can see a list of the events below: 

LB Barking and Dagenham are celebrating Black History Month with full calendar of events, which can be seen here. 

Find out about Black History in LB Barnet and see all their events here. 

You can find out more about Barnet libraries' Black Literary Festival events here.

Once again Bexley is celebrating Black History Month, the annual celebration of the contributions made by Black African and Caribbean communities in the borough, nationally and internationally.

Find out more here.

Brent is hosting events throughout October in its libraries to celebrate Black History Month. Find out more.

Camden is running a range of events for Black History Month.

Croydon Council are hosting a number of events to celebrate Black History Month- find out more.

Ealing Council is delighted to bring you a packed line up of events over the next few weeks to celebrate Black History Month. All events are free but advance booking is recommended.

See Ealing's Black History Month activities.

Music, art and entertainment come to Enfield this October as they celebrate Black History Month. See the full list of events.

 

 

A variety of events are taking place during October in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. 

Join Hackney's celebration of Black history between October and November. Full list of events.

LB Hammersmith and Fulham celebrate Black history and culture year round.

LB Haringey is running a series of events throughout October. 

Havering will be showcasing Black History Month book displays around the theme of ‘Supporting our Sisters’, in libraries across the borough.

Hounslow are hosting a flagship Black History month event: Celebrating our sisters

Date: 4th October 2023
Time: 12-4pm
Location: Hounslow House

Hounslow Council would like to invite you to celebrate Black History Month with its third sector community groups, residents, and staff. The theme for this year is ‘Celebrating our Sisters’, highlighting the crucial role that Black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities. Black women have always been at the forefront of social justice movements, fighting against oppression and paving the way for change. This year is a momentous opportunity to both recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Black women, with a focus on honouring the matriarchs of movements and saluting our sisters in British society, as well as our local and inspirational Black women in Hounslow in various fields – from literature, music, science, politics and social care to campaigners, nurses and everyday heroes who have made a difference to our lives.

Refreshments will be provided.

Throughout October, LB Islington is putting on an exciting calendar of events to celebrate Black history and culture. 

Find out more about Black History Month in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 

They are also hosting the following events: 

North Kensington Library: 

Dreams, love and determination with Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Tickets, Sat 21 Oct 2023 at 15:00 | Eventbrite

Black History Month Exhibition '50 PLAQUES & PLACES' - Black History Month 2023

RB Kingston is hosting a range of events to celebrate Black History Month. 

LB Lambeth are hosting a variety of events during Black History Month. 

A variety of events are running throughout October in LB Lewisham, including lectures, film screenings and discussions on wellness. See the full list of events. 

Merton is hosting a series of events for Black History Month across their library network. See what's happening.

The borough is also hosting an Anti-Slavery Day event, the Wilberforce Walk.
Sunday 15th October, commencing at William Wilberforce's Wimbledon residence and leading to key landmarks in the journey towards Westminster. The walk starts at Wimbledon Station at 10 am, departing at 10.30 am, with stages from Wimbledon to Putney (4 miles), Putney to Battersea (4 miles), and Battersea to Westminster (4 miles). Donations of at least £5 are appreciated. People can register their interest with Annette Wicks: annette.wicks@salvationarmy.org.uk  

LB Newham are celebrating Black Identities during October. See what's happening here. 

Redbridge Libraries are hosting a programme of events and activities for Black History Month. Find out more. 

Richmond will be celebrating Black History Month with a series of events. Access Richmond's Black History Month webpage.

LB Southwark have a month long programme of exciting and inspirational events and workshops throughout Black History Month this October. 

Sutton is hosting Black History Month events throughout October. Access them here.

Throughout October, Tower Hamlets have a vibrant programme of events across the borough to celebrate Black History Month. This ranges from exhibitions to screenings, from dance events to theatre and far more. See the full list of events. 

Waltham Forest Council, in partnership with voluntary and community groups across the borough, will deliver a programme of community-led events, workshops, exhibitions and more to celebrate Black History Month 2023. For more information, see here: https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/taxonomy/term/272

 

A number of events are occurring during Black History Month in LB Wandsworth. See the full list. 

Westminster's is celebrating Black History Month with a series of events. Find out more.