Black History Season
Black History Season is a time to reflect and give tribute to the pioneers that strived for equality, and creating a greater acceptance of our differences.
Come along and celebrate the contributions made by Black people in Britain with our annual programme of events!
Young, Black & Present
Saturday 28 October
12pm - 10pm
What does it mean to be young, black and British today? How are young people in Nottingham responding to contemporary issues through their work, community action, art and activism?
This Black History Season, we host a special event to provide space for young creatives within the city to present their practise to new audiences, and to speak about the experiences that have shaped their work. This event intends to inspire a new generation of young creatives and activists within the city.
Admission: FREE
Age range: All welcome
Soetry
Thursday 2 November
7pm - 8.30pm
Award winning poet Panya Banjoko and ABII, internationally known singer-songwriter, combine their poetic and musical skills to create Soetry, an innovative, soulful cocktail of spoken workd and musical sounds. An unmissable opportunity to experience an inspiring evening of handcrafted lyrical pieces that will take you on a soetic adventure, exploring how we are connected through a myriad of intricate relationships - from chance meetings to family ties.
Admission: FREE
Age range: All welcome
NG83: When We Were B Boys
Saturday 4 November
2pm - 4.30pm
Adolescent dreams meet the realities of adulthood as five former breakdancers reflect on their youthful rites of passage through the vibrant UK hip hop scene in the early 1980s. Unseen archive footage shines the light on a forgotten era in British youth culture in this humourous and poignant character driven documentary.
Admission: FREE
Age range: All welcome
