Highlighting Hackney’s Black past, present and future all year, every year.
Welcome to Hackney Black History 365. Here you will find events, educational resources and information on how to celebrate Black history and culture on a year round basis.
If you have a listing that celebrates Black heritage or supports Black futures in Hackney, fill out this short form for the opportunity to appear on the listings below. All the current Black History 365 events can be found in the Black History Season programme below.
Hover (or click if on mobile) over the calendar day to expand the full details of the available events. Click the title of the event for full details. Or scroll down for more resources and information!
This year’s Black History Season sees a packed programme of film screenings, poetry readings, writing workshops, club nights and more!
Check out the listings now featuring community-funded and Council-run events between October - December.
In between the new Britannia Leisure Centre and Shoreditch Park you will find BRAFA Square, named in recognition of The British Reggae Artists Famine Appeal Team. Find out more about the story behind the name and what came to be known as ‘Hackney’s answer to Live Aid’
Hackney’s Black history caught on film! Revisit some of the most important and significant moments of our borough from Veronica Ryan’s sculpture unveiling in 2022 to our legendary Windrush Day parties over the years.
Devised by teachers ‘Hackney's Diverse Curriculum - the Black Contribution’ will enlighten young people with an education not just about the history of Black people, but about a history that belongs to us all. Resources are suitable for Early Years through to KS3 and 4 students. Available to everyone. Just request access!
Find out more about our annual Windrush Generations Festival! Plus enjoy a series of resources including films, photos and learning tools to explore the many contributions the Windrush Generation have brought to life in Hackney.
Hackney Museum has a trove of fascinating stories charting some of the most significant moments in our history. Read about the Perpetual Beauty Carnival Club, the leading ladies of Lover’s Rock and interviews with our Windrush community.
Hackney Archives is open to anyone who wants to find out more about Hackney’s past. Visit the portal now to discover what they have in store or how you can contribute your own items. You can also visit them within CLR James Library E8 3BQ.
Hosted by Lisa Ogun’, these warm, supportive writing sessions are for African and African-Caribbean women looking to hone their writing skills, share their creative voice and feel inspired by listening to others. Meet on the last Tuesday of the month.