Black History Season 2024
Pic: Four Aces' Newton Dunbar by Donna Travis / Future Hackney Hackney’s Black History Season - programme now live!
While Hackney acknowledges Black history all year, October and November sees a dedicated programme of events that explore the Black past, present and future of life in Hackney. From film screenings, book talks, poetry readings, art and photography exhibitions, there’s something for everyone.
The programme features events funded through the Black History Season Grant scheme, as well as activities across Hackney Libraries, Hackney Museum and Hackney Archives.
The season also includes the launch of Hackney 365 at Hackney Museum, while giving people an opportunity to enjoy the new Carnival exhibition ‘Making Carnival: 50 years of Mas, Music and Movement in Hackney’.
Check out the line-up now!
This year sees the launch of Black History 365 - a year-round communication tool to highlight the year-round work.
This will feature resources to access throughout the year plus community events. Check back for what’s on offer as part of Hackney Black History 365!
Are you a Hackney-based venue, organisation or artist planning an event that celebrates Black culture? Submit your event now for consideration to be part of the programme and we’ll promote it for free. For any access questions please email culture@hackney.gov.uk
Watch and learn!
Black British History – The story of the African diaspora is a film that gives us an insight into some of the history, political landscape and lived experience of Black British people in the UK. An enlightening film made by Mouth That Roars film company - films for young people by young people!