Black History Month
In the Company of Kings – Film Screening
Half-blinded in a racial attack, In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan’s unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former world champions and those closest to his hero Muhammad Ali about race, struggle, victory, defeat and, ultimately, picking yourself up off the canvas. The film is an...
Barrie Keeffe’s SUS
Acclaimed writer Barrie Keefe’s powerful 1979 political drama SUS is set to be revived in Liverpool by Sidehammer Productions at the Hope Street Theatre and will be performed on 2nd and 3rd of February 2024. The play, set on election night 1979, and named after the sus laws of the time which made it legal...
Hip Hop Workshops
Taster workshops with Liverpool Hip Hop Festival at FireFit Youth and Community Hub. Join Nikki Blaze and Tony Broke plus special guests for a series of taster sessions with beatboxers, MCs, break dancers and graffiti artists. The sessions will be celebrating 50 years of hip hop and are open to young people aged 11-18. If you’re coming...
Celebration of Mary Seacole In Performance, Poetry & Prose
St George’s Hall Charitable Trust is on a mission to create and install a statue of health pioneer, Mary Jane Seacole (1805-1881). Mary was voted the greatest black Briton in 2004 and the Trust believes that her outstanding achievements, as an influential black woman, a nurse, businesswoman and healer, deserve an enduring testament to our...
Patrick and the Superheroes
Calling all super heroes – Diverse Stories for a Diverse World! The WoW super squad is back in action and ready to defeat those pesky Book Worms at Toxteth Library. As part of Black History Month we’re celebrating with live performances and readings promoting and celebrating diverse charatcers and stories in children’s literature. Have you...
The Eric Lynch Memorial Slavery Walking Tour
The Eric Lynch Memorial Slavery Walking Tour, following in the footsteps of Eric Scott Lynch’s pioneering work, will continue to serve as an important educational tool to showcase the history of slavery in Liverpool. This tour offers participants the opportunity to walk through the city and witness first-hand the historical sites and buildings that are...
Medicine, Mistrust & Making Change
The Museum of Liverpool are proud to present a unique event which will explore specific challenges around equity in health within Black communities, the extraordinary people who have been involved in effecting change, and next steps. What can we do to make a difference? Campaign, get involved and find out how to get support in...
A Creative Wellness Experience
Words are foundational to how we as individuals think about ourselves and our perceptions of others. Be inspired by words and stories and express your own thoughts and feelings during this special edition Black History Month event which looks at ‘Black Essence’ in a creative painting session with a twist. Get involved in an evening...
Sisterhood Soiree Market
On Saturday 21st October, St George’s Hall is hosting a vibrant celebration of creativity and entrepreneurship at the ‘Sisterhood Soiree: A Day of Celebrating, Networking, Showcasing, and Shopping Black Excellence’! This free pop-up market is a testament to the incredible talent and innovation within the African and Caribbean diaspora. Join us for a day filled...
4Wings Charity Event
Words behind 4Wings @ 10 is the culmination of an exciting collaboration and theatrical journey between 4Wings and Tayo Aluko & Friends. 4Wings is an organisation that empowers, supports, encourages, coaches, inspires, uplifts, and educates women and their families to live economically and socially exemplary lives. To celebrate their tenth anniversary, they have created a...