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Chevalier at the Harbour Lights Cinema

Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who rose to heights in French society as a composer.

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Windrush Day 2023

Join us for Windrush Day 2023 marking the launch of the Southampton Black Archive's new website with featured keynote speakers and local artists.

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The Story of Joseph Laroche

Read the little known, tragic story of the only black man aboard the RMS Titanic

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Celebrating Southampton Football Club's first black player Alf Charles.

More than 40 black players have represented Southampton at first-team level, but how much do you know about the man who led the way for better inclusion in the sport?

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The University of Southampton Awarding Gap Project

The University of Southampton's Awarding Gap Project is working to bridge the achievement gap between Black and White students through student-led initiatives, creating a supportive community and celebrating Black cultures.… Read More →

Black History Month 2023: Heritage

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Black History Month 2023: Heritage

Celebrating and honouring the rich heritage of our Black communities.… Read More →

Windrush 75th Celebration Sailing

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Windrush 75th Celebration Sailing

Join Black History Month South and SS Shieldhall on June 24th, 2023 for a day of exhibitions, talks, food, and live entertainment to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush and celebrate the history of race and migration in Southampton.… Read More →

Black History Month South presents: The Windrush Generation: Still Sitting in Limbo

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Black History Month South presents: The Windrush Generation: Still Sitting in Limbo

June 22nd marked the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush into Tilbury Docks in the UK, and June 8th marked three years since the original broadcast of the BAFTA winning BBC drama Sitting in Limbo.… Read More →

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Black History Month Plaques

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Local authors document Black History in Southampton

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Local authors document Black History in Southampton

Unmasking Southampton's overlooked Black heritage, these books trace its impact from the 16th century onwards.… Read More →

Susan Penny: First Director of The Southampton Council for Race Equality

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Susan Penny: First Director of The Southampton Council for Race Equality

Sue Penny was an advocate for those who had been subjected to racism in Southampton and started the process of challenging racism in the city. … Read More →

Black History Month Launch 2022

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Black History Month Launch 2022

Black History Month South was founded in 2005 to recognise and celebrate Black History in the city of Southampton.… Read More →

The Windrush Generation

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The Windrush Generation

The Windrush Generation have been instrumental in shaping the UK's post-war history and culture.… Read More →

Alexander & Louis Patterson

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The Patterson family has many remarkable members, from business men to seamen in the First World War.… Read More →

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The University of Southampton Awarding Gap Project

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The University of Southampton Awarding Gap Project

The University of Southampton's Awarding Gap Project is working to bridge the achievement gap between Black and White students through student-led initiatives, creating a supportive community and celebrating Black cultures.… Read More →

Black History Month 2023: Heritage

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Black History Month 2023: Heritage

Celebrating and honouring the rich heritage of our Black communities.… Read More →

Windrush 75th Celebration Sailing

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Windrush 75th Celebration Sailing

Join Black History Month South and SS Shieldhall on June 24th, 2023 for a day of exhibitions, talks, food, and live entertainment to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush and celebrate the history of race and migration in Southampton.… Read More →

Black History Month South presents: The Windrush Generation: Still Sitting in Limbo

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Black History Month South presents: The Windrush Generation: Still Sitting in Limbo

June 22nd marked the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush into Tilbury Docks in the UK, and June 8th marked three years since the original broadcast of the BAFTA winning BBC drama Sitting in Limbo.… Read More →

Black History Month Plaques

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Black History Month Plaques

Over the years the Black History Month organisation in the South have made special efforts to recognise individuals, people and places that have made an impact on Black communities and Black culture in the region… Read More →

Local authors document Black History in Southampton

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Local authors document Black History in Southampton

Unmasking Southampton's overlooked Black heritage, these books trace its impact from the 16th century onwards.… Read More →

Susan Penny: First Director of The Southampton Council for Race Equality

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Susan Penny: First Director of The Southampton Council for Race Equality

Sue Penny was an advocate for those who had been subjected to racism in Southampton and started the process of challenging racism in the city. … Read More →

Black History Month Launch 2022

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Black History Month Launch 2022

Black History Month South was founded in 2005 to recognise and celebrate Black History in the city of Southampton.… Read More →

The Windrush Generation

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The Windrush Generation

The Windrush Generation have been instrumental in shaping the UK's post-war history and culture.… Read More →

Alexander & Louis Patterson

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Alexander & Louis Patterson

The Patterson family has many remarkable members, from business men to seamen in the First World War.… Read More →

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