Black History Month in Sheffield
Be empowered, educated and entertained! Each October, Sheffield joins a national celebration to highlight Black history, culture and heritage, and empower people to take action against racism.
From fascinating talks and thought-provoking film screenings to music performances that will get your blood pumping and feet tapping - there is something for everyone.
The official theme for Black History Month 2024 is “Reclaiming Narratives” to properly recognise and shine a light on authentic voices and narratives of Black history and culture.
Events listed on this page have been collated in partnership with the African Heritage Culture Forum, who work with organisations across Sheffield to help raise awareness of the city’s diverse history and culture - you can see their year-round event listings here.
Black History Month event listings
The Real McCoy Exhibition (An Introduction to Black Inventors)
Did you know that the three light traffic signal and the spark plug were created by Black inventors? Probably not!
Somali Poetry Showcase
Catastrophe/Galiilyo by Weedhsame is a poem of anguish about the displacement of the Somali people, western Europe’s response to the refugee crisis and a message of hope to refugees.
Home & Away: Somali Poetry from Britain and Somaliland
Poetry has been a vital way of preserving Somali history, culture and identity. But a new generation of Somali diaspora poets is choosing to write in the languages of where they live.
