Attractions - Places in Wolverhampton

Black History Month Launch

Black History Month Launch

Friday 29th September 2017

Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SB.

The theme for Black History Month in Wolverhampton is ‘Birth of Black superheroes and Racism in the Comic Books Industry’.

Black History Month at the libraries

Black History Month at the Library

Monday 2nd - until - Tuesday 31st October 2017

Opening times vary across libraries

Libraries around the West Midlands mark Black History Month by promoting books on Black history and culture.

Black Art Collection

Black Art Collection

16th September - 19th November 2017

Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU.

This exhibition includes newly acquired art works by three highly acclaimed black artists This event is also supported by primary and secondary schools workshops

Black and British Arts

Nubian Natural Sunday Market

Sunday 1st October 2017

Heritage Centre, Clifford Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 OAA.

Visit this unique indoor market bringing together Black retailers of cultural items, books, clothes, gift cards, posters, films and more.

Successful Black Britons Conference

Successful Black Britons Conference

Saturday 7th October 2017

Ethnic Minority Council, 18 Stewart Street, WV2 4JW.

A conference for the whole family with keynote speakers, community representatives, workshops, and entertainment to inspire our next generation.

Black History Month Conference

Black History Month Conference

Thursday 19th October 2017

Ambika Paul Building, City Campus, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY.

To celebrate Black History Month the University of Wolverhampton will be holding a day of lectures, workshops and discussions.

Rivers of Blood

Rivers of Blood

Thursday 19th October 2017

University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY.

The Event will begin with a talk on race equality today by Eleanor Smith, Labour Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton.

Quarter Life Crisis

Quarter Life Crisis

Thursday 19th October 2017

Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SB.

Alicia is a hot mess. She doesn’t know what she’s doing with her life. Swiping left, swiping right to find the perfect match.

Musings of a Black Midwife

Musings of a Black Midwife

Thursday 19th October 2017

University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY.

Public Health Seminar Series with a special Black History Month event. Elsie Gayle provides a personal reflection on her experiences as someone who came to the UK to work in the NHS.

The Great Black Hope?

The Great Black Hope?

Wednesday 25th October 2017

Samuel Johnson Building, Gorway Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3BD

The University of Wolverhampton will be hosting a special talk on what Muhammad Ali meant to Black politics.

Discovering Black British Superheroes

Discovering Black British Superheroes

Tuesday 7th - Monday 13th November 2017

Wolverhampton Central Library, Snow Hill, WV1 3AX

This is a static display at Wolverhampton’s Central Library which looks at the concept of a Black British Superheroes and the history of Black superheroes in mainstream comics.

First World Music Conference

First World Music Conference

10th & 11th November 2017

The Chancellors Hall, Wulfruna Building, University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY.

The conference aims to bring together professionals, artistes, academia and the community.