Arcola Theatre & Elufowoju jr Ensemble invite you to share your sounds, your looks and your taste of Africa at a big celebration of all 54 African nations.

A panel discussion exploring the role film has played in Black British activism, particularly in telling the often-silenced stories of women.

‘In Conversation with' will shine a light on the talents, skills and experiences of her guests through the lens of the theme of this year's Black History Month - reclaiming the narrative.

Before the explosive global uprising condemning the murder of George Floyd, there was a small town in Missouri that erupted in protest after the Aug 9, 2014 killing of unarmed Black teen Michael Brown Jr. by a white police officer. It was this small town and its people that propelled Black Lives Matter to international prominence and inspired a new global civil rights movement. To understand this present moment, we must understand what happened in Ferguson.

In response to Peer’s current solo exhibition by artist Onyeka Igwe, history is a living weapon in yr hand.

Students from MA Curating and Collections at Chelsea College of Art, University of the Arts London curate a collaborative archival research workshop to explore personal and historical archives together with Igwe and a small group of contributors.

To My Sisters is back for the 4th live show of the year!

From the creators of the award-winning hit podcast, To My Sisters, is the annual gathering of the sisters in no other than the city it all started in: London.

Join in at BSix College for a day filled with insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and networking opportunities.

This 3rd instalment of History Matters New Perspectives Conference aims to spotlight new and emergent research on the histories of African and Caribbean communities in Britain.

Celebrate 36 years of Pantonic Steel Orchestra with music, exhibits, and workshops, honouring Black history and Hackney's steel pan legacy!

Athena Kugblenu, Nabil Abdulrashid, Sharon Wanjohi and other guests raise the roof in a hilarious BHM comedy special at the Rio Cinema.

The Sheba Montserrat Variety Show celebrates London’s vibrant talent. Headlining the show is classic reggae singer Winston Reedy.

Join us for a family craft session celebrating Black History Season! We'll be learning all about adinkra symbols and making our own bookmarks! No booking required. Best for ages 4 and up.

Join us for a family craft session celebrating Black History Season! We'll be learning all about adinkra symbols and making our own bookmarks! No booking required. Best for ages 4 and up.

Join us for a special night to honour the life and legacy of Gboyega Odubanjo. Includes readings from Kareem Parkins-Brown, Raymond Antrobus, Tice Cin and more. Free.

Join Poet and Visual Artist Kareem Parkins-Brown, who will lead a generative poetry workshop using the work of Gboyega as inspiration. All abilities welcome, open to all.

Join us for a family craft session celebrating Black History Season! We'll be learning all about adinkra symbols and making our own bookmarks! No booking required. Best for ages 4 and up.

Visit Hackney CVS's annual Black History Exhibition and event in collaboration with renowned activist Stafford Scott.

Dark Matter is delighted to present the first two episodes of the highly anticipated BBC One drama Mr Loverman, here in Hackney where much of the show was shot.

Join us for a family craft session celebrating Black History Season! We'll be learning all about adinkra symbols and making our own bookmarks! No booking required. Best for ages 4 and up.

Join us for a family craft session celebrating Black History Season! We'll be learning all about adinkra symbols and making our own bookmarks! No booking required. Best for ages 4 and up.

Rio Cinema presents Franco Rosso's Babylon (1980). Banned on release in the US in fear of inciting riots, Babylon follows Jamaican-British youngster Blue's day to day in Brixton. Includes Q&A hosted by musician Nubiya Brandon. The conversation will take the opportunity to hear the real-life experiences of those who grew up in the Caribbean-British community of 1980s London.

Join us to explore the work of some important Black British fiction writers.

This workshop, An Introduction to Black British Literature, is for anyone wanting to explore some important Black British writers, from ER Braithwaite, Buchi Emecheta, Andrea Levy, and Zadie Smith through to Alex Wheatle. We’ll discuss some of the history and context of Black British Literature and read some texts together. Free!

Join Dr Ronx for a hands-on workshop on life-saving techniques and learn how to be a hero in emergency situations!

To close Black History month celebrations across Hackney, Rio Cinema presents an in-house favourite with Franco Rosso’s Babylon (1980).

The film will be followed by a live on-stage Q&A panel hosted by musician Nubiya Brandon.

Get ready for the four electrifying Friday Evenings to celebrate Black History Month with the theme: “RECLAIMING THE NARRATIVES”.

This is part of a Black-led Events Series ranging from spoken word, poetry, and jazz, to live percussion, talks, Q&As and legendary DJs. At each of these events. Grow is offering 20 free spaces to those with a Hackney Postcode.

Celebrate Black History Month with Baby Gospel, an uplifting family concert featuring members of London’s CK Gospel Choir. Enjoy soulful renditions of iconic songs from Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, and Jackie Wilson, alongside traditional gospel classics like Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.

This walk recognises 75 years since the SS Windrush arrived from the Caribbean. It covers from the 1950s up to the 2000s