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Black Heritage Southampton
Black Heritage is a Registered Charity which promotes the welfare and social wellbeing of the members of the Caribbean Community in Southampton.…
Hidden Histories Trail – the Black History of 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.…
Jack Leslie statue unveiled at Plymouth Argyle
A pioneering black footballer has been honored with a statue erected at Plymoth Argyle's stadium.…
Oral Histories: Spoken word night in celebration of Black History Month
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.…
African American Soldiers in WWII Britain
The African American soldiers of the Second World War played a vital part, yet history often overlooks them.…
Portsmouth Black History: Recovering untold stories for new generations
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.…
Hidden histories of the countryside: Black lives in south west England
From slavery to WW2 GIs, we delve into the untold stories of the Black people who have left their mark on the English landscape.…
Black is the Color of My Voice
Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed production heads on an extensive national tour, after sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh, and in the West End of London.…
Mayflower Young Company returns in November
Mayflower Young Company is for young adult theatre makers aged 18-30 based in and around Southampton.…
Black History Month 2022 at MAST
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.…
“Proud to be” Black Stories Screening
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.…