Events
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 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
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
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.
Little England by the sea
Monday 2nd to Tuesday 31st October 2017
The Way Youth Zone, School Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NR.
A variety of activities will be provided throughout the month that will focus on recreating and performing the Barbados Landship.
Shaping the Ages
Monday 2nd to Tuesday 31st October 2017
The Way Youth Zone, School Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NR.
A programme of activities for young people aged 8-19yrs the theme of the month being Black History with a specific focus on people who have shaped our lives and culture.
An Evening With An Immigrant
Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SB .
The acclaimed spoken word show from Inua Ellams comes to Wolverhampton. This award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams left Nigeria for England in 1996 aged 12.
Just An Ordinary Lawyer
Thursday 5th October 2017
Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SB.
“The British Empire was trying desperately to hold on to its colonial possessions by any means... and the foul would often override the fair.”.
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.
Hidden Figures
Tuesday 10th October 2017
Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE.
The story based on true events, about a group of African-American women who were hired by NASA for their skills in mathematics.
The Head Wrap Diaries
Friday 13th October 2017
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, WV1 4AN.
This exciting dance experience features a fabulously produced score by Ghanaian musician Kweku Aacht.
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
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
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
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?
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.
Funny Bones
Friday 27th October 2017
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, WV1 4AN
Find your funny bone in these comedy workshops for children and young people led by professional actress and funny woman.
Liverpool International Slavery Museum
Friday 27th October 2017
The Way Youth Zone, School Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NR
A visit to the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool to raise awareness of the history of slavery.
Moonlight
Monday 30th October 2017
Samuel Johnson Building, Gorway Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS13BD
Moonlight tells the personal history of a young black man as he struggles to find his place in the world..
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
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.