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.…
Celebrating and honouring the rich heritage of our Black communities.…
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.…
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.…
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…
Unmasking Southampton's overlooked Black heritage, these books trace its impact from the 16th century onwards.…
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. …
Black History Month South was founded in 2005 to recognise and celebrate Black History in the city of Southampton.…
The Windrush Generation have been instrumental in shaping the UK's post-war history and culture.…
The Patterson family has many remarkable members, from business men to seamen in the First World War.…
BLACK is the autobiographical story of Tobias Taitt, a child raised in social care in 1970s and 1980s Britain. Discovering a life outside the institutions that held him, Tobias began a descent into a life of crime, while simultaneously developing a love for literature. Set in the South of England, Southampton, and the New Forest, BLACK touches on themes of class and race.…
Black Heritage is a Registered Charity which promotes the welfare and social wellbeing of the members of the Caribbean Community in Southampton.…
From Black privateers to plantation owners, this fascinating tour shines a spotlight onto many lesser known stories of Southampton’s past to better understand the diverse heritage of our City spanning over 400 years.…
A pioneering black footballer has been honored with a statue erected at Plymoth Argyle's stadium.…
Oral history allows people whose voices might not otherwise be heard to share their experiences. We hope this evening will be an opportunity share histories, through the creative medium of storytelling.…
The African American soldiers of the Second World War played a vital part, yet history often overlooks them.…
Geographies of race and racism in Britain today are rooted in our understandings of race and racism in Britain yesterday, last year, last century and before.…
From slavery to WW2 GIs, we delve into the untold stories of the Black people who have left their mark on the English landscape.…
Mayflower Young Company is for young adult theatre makers aged 18-30 based in and around Southampton.…
We are excited to be celebrating the diverse community of Southampton this October as part of Black History Month. As part of the line up to celebrate this community, we are putting on a diverse programme; from shows to workshops, we are excited to be a part of this.…
The theme of this year’s national Black History Month (October) is “Proud to be”. That’s the theme of Our Version Media’s first ever community stories screening. “Proud to be” will be an evening showcasing and celebrating stories from Southampton’s African, Caribbean and black British communities.…
