Black History Season events
Diary of events for Hackney’s Black History Season. Join us for a celebration of Black history between October - November 2023
Black excellence Brunch
This is not HIStory, it is our story, a tale of black excellence in Hackney.
Celebrating the essence of the black family, promoting Caribbean food & culture in Hackney and bringing communities together.
EmpowerHER: Confidence & Connections
Hey Sis! Join The Noire Space for our empowerment and networking workshop!
Step into this safe space as we learn all about boosting confidence and fostering meaningful connections. Connect with like-minded women, build your self-assurance, and expand your network.
Targeted towards Black women aged 22-30 years old in the Hackney and wider London community.
CASSIUS X: BECOMING ALI + Q&A
Spend Black History Month watching the knockout documentary on a boxing legend in Cassius X: Becoming Ali. Then share your local stories of 'fight' or 'flight' through this film and photographic exhibition at Hackney Picturehouse.
Windrush Compensation Scheme Advice - Drop In Sessions
If the Windrush scandal has affected you and you suffered losses because you could not confirm your legal status, you may be eligible for compensation from the government.
If you think this could affect you, free and confidential advice is available in Hackney, about making an application for compensation from the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Uprising Community Club - Show and Tell to Celebrate Black History Month
This will be a fun packed day with Fashion, Food,
Songs/Music, Hairstyles, Artifacts and much more activities
No booking required – just walk in!
Volcanic Crises in the Caribbean: Stories from Montserrat and St Vincent
How do we make sense of environmental crises? This event brings together stories from people who have lived through volcanic crises on the Caribbean islands of Montserrat and St Vincent, shared through film and the spoken word.
The 'Over the River' chronicles are three short films produced by community participants on St Vincent, who use film and documentary storytelling to explore the cultural significance of natural hazards in the Caribbean, and the response to the volcanic eruption of 2021.
A documentary film from Jerely Browne tells the story of the creation of the 'Montserrat Murals' by schoolchildren and community groups on the island of Montserrat. These murals re-imagine and retell the modern history of this island, and its volcano which began erupting in 1995.
We will be joined by scientists and storytellers from the Caribbean, to celebrate the creative responses to and make sense of these crises.
Hackney Music Service & Dimensions Entertainment Present: Hackney Playorama - The Official Hackney Schools Steel Pan Festival
A celebration of partnership and community through Caribbean sounds of the steel pan with music performed by local primary and secondary schools and a guest performance by renowned steel orchestra, Pantonic! There is no charge to watch the performance. Donations welcome.
The Bridge AcademyLaburnum StreetLondon, England, E2 8BAUnited Kingdom (map)
Voices of Change
Immediate Theatre will be recording the stories of older local residents who have contributed to the diverse and multicultural makeup of East London.
Sounds of Steel Steel pan workshops
Get ready to groove to the infectious beats of Caribbean steelpan music as Pantonice Steelpan Orchestra kick off their in-person Steel Pan Workshops. Call 07909 975291 or visit the Eventbrite link to book.
Arts Quilt Community Building
Come along and celebrate the black history heritage in Hackney. "Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it".
Celebrating Black Theatre Histories: Chiaroscuro by Jackie Kay
Unfinished Histories remount their successful staged reading of Jackie Kay's Chiaroscuro, the first Black lesbian play to be staged in Britain
Clapton Park TMO presents a BHM Film Night
CPMO will be delivering a BHM documentary screening and panel discussion on the 30yrs of Clapton Park Estate.
Dr Ronx Presents: Amazing Bodies at Dalston CLR James Library
Join Hackney resident & local emergency medicine doctor, Dr Ronx this half term as they introduce their debut children’s book Amazing Bodies. Come along on the day or book your place via the Love Hackney Eventbrite for updates.
Celebrating Our Sisters! Family Workshop
Get creative and celebrate Black women who have shaped history, inspiring change, and building communities in Hackney and beyond at this FREE workshop.
Bushtea and Cake
Bushtea and Cake promotes community talent alongside professional artists. Come at 5pm for some Bushtea and Cake followed by edutainment.
Celebrating Our Sisters! Family Workshop
Get creative and celebrate Black women who have shaped history, inspiring change, and building communities in Hackney and beyond at this FREE workshop.
Stories with Ken Wilson-Max
Join Ken Wilson-Max for a family storytelling session at Stamford Hill Library.
Just come along, or book your free ticket via the Love Hackney Eventbrite page.
Celebrating Our Sisters! Family Workshop
Get creative and celebrate Black women who have shaped history, inspiring change, and building communities in Hackney and beyond at this FREE workshop.
Dr Ronx Presents: Amazing Bodies at Hackney Central Library
Join Hackney resident & local emergency medicine doctor, Dr Ronx this half term as they introduce their debut children’s book Amazing Bodies. Come along on the day or book your place via the Love Hackney Eventbrite for updates.
Crossroads of Creation: A Workshop with Urban MBA
Three young entrepreneurs discuss how collaboration can create better outcomes for Black communities. Book your place at the Love Hackney Eventbrite.
Celebrating Our Sisters! Family Workshop
Get creative and celebrate Black women who have shaped history, inspiring change, and building communities in Hackney and beyond at this FREE workshop.
Celebrating Our Sisters! Family Workshop
Get creative and celebrate Black women who have shaped history, inspiring change, and building communities in Hackney and beyond at this FREE workshop.
Celebrating Our Sisters!
Get creative and celebrate Black women who have shaped history, inspiring change, and building communities in Hackney and beyond at this FREE workshop.
Festival of Highlife - Afrobeat Jazz Afternoon
Join the One-Drum Foundation for an exciting celebration of music and culture at the Festival of Highlife - Afrobeat Jazz Afternoon! Get ready to groove to the mesmerising rhythms of Afrobeat and Jazz on this day filled with vibrant performances, engaging workshops and an unforgettable jazz disco.
Celebrating Our Sisters! Family Workshop
Get creative and celebrate Black women who have shaped history, inspiring change, and building communities in Hackney and beyond at this FREE workshop.
Hackney Youth Parliament Black History Launch Event
Hackney Youth Parliament are hosting this event for young people aged 14-19 (up to 25 with SEND). This event kicks off Young Hackney's Black History Season and includes music, spoken word performance, art workshops, speakers and delicious food. Free to attend. Tickets will soon be available on the Young Hackney Website www.younghackney.org
Bushtea and Cake
Bushtea and Cake promotes community talent alongside professional artists. Come at 5pm for some Bushtea and Cake followed by edutainment.
Classic Matinee: Carmen Jones
Rio Cinema’s Classic Matinee presentation for Black History Month is the 1954 extravaganza CARMEN JONES. Directed by Otto Preminger and starring Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey and Harry Belafonte.
Windrush 75 in the Hall of Fame
Join the talented Hackney primary children from Daubeney, Sebright, Lauriston and Colvestone schools as they herald and celebrate our Windrush Heroes with amazing song, colourful dance, music and spoken word.