Black History Month at local events across the borough
There are a number of events happening across Richmond upon Thames throughout the month of October to celebrate Black History Month.
Black History Month, which takes place every October, is all about celebrating black excellence in all forms and provides an important opportunity to highlight the history, heritage and voices of black communities.
Themed ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, this year’s events will feature the untold stories, the unsung heroes, and the everyday individuals who have made an indelible impact on their communities.
Throughout the month, there are plenty of events and activities in the borough celebrating Black History Month.
Library book displays
During October, Richmond Library and eLibraries will be celebrating Black History Month through a great range of books and literature. The book displays will feature a mix of genres including fiction, non-fiction, young adult books and more for residents to explore.
View the collection of books connected to black history on Cloud Library and BorrowBox.
Celebrating 100 years of James Baldwin with Kadija George Sesay
On Thursday, 3rd October, local bookshop Books on the Rise is running an interactive session with Kadija George and some of the collections’ contributors to celebrate the centenary of the birth of the trailblazing African American author.
Island Movements
On Saturday, 5th October, Black British Ballet’s epic new performance will be on stage at Richmond Library. Come along to experience a mix of reggae, calypso, and contemporary Black British music!
A Taste of Africa: A Multicultural Full of Life Event
On Thursday, 24th October, older adults are invited to join Multicultural Richmond for an African dance performance, along with wellbeing sessions including massage, Zumba, reflexology, and more, supported by the Full of Life Fund.
A Ripple in Time
This free exhibition explores the philosophy of Dub, a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Attendees are invited to discover the layers of sound, time, and identity, reflect on a shared past, and “contemplate the threads that connect us.” Come along and be part of this exhibition before, 23rd February, 2025!
Find out more about events happening in the borough.
If you are hosting a Black History Month event, please email details to communitynews@richmond.gov.uk so it can be included on the page.
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