Norfolk Black History Month 2009

Events throughout October

Activities & Workshops

Diversity, hair care, drumming, dance and vocal workshops, organic African food and more.
Children & Families

Storytelling, drawing, and other fun activities for children.
Exhibitions & Markets

Throughout October, including the eagerly-awaited African Markets.
Norfolk Black Film Festival

The 2nd film festival has a Motown flavour, but also showcases some cult classics.
Music & Drama

Delta blues, hip-hop, sacred rhythms & dances of Cuba, roots reggae, jazz, spoken word…
Radio

Throughout October, listen to interviews, radio drama, local arts and other BHM features.
Talks

The Lunchtime Lecture series, and other thought-provoking, pertinent discussions.

Here we detail some of the ideas and history behind the annual celebration.

Date	Title
21 Nov	Caribbean Evening

Local Profiles

Interviews with local people who contribute to Norfolk BHM. More about Local Profiles…
Local Black History

Norfolk is often perceived as a white county. Yet there is both a historical and a thriving contemporary Black presence. More about Local Black History…

Norfolk Black Film Festival

The film festival returns for its second year with an eye on the 50th anniversary of Motown, but also showcases cult classics such as Blacula.
Win Tickets to the BHM Finale

Your chance to win tickets to the feast of fresh entertainment that is the Norfolk BHM Finale, which this year includes a mix of comedy, drama, funky house, and UK hip-hop!
2009 Events Programme

Download your own copy of the 2009 Events Programme, or check the Events section for up-to-date listings.
Welcome from the Chairman

BHM gives people the opportunity and confidence to look into and appreciate their own and others’ history and heritage. More from the Chair’s Welcome…
Partners

Partner organisations supporting Norfolk Black History Month.