Events

Full events listing, October 2012

Launch

Be a champion at 5-a-side football, experience the fun of the family festival and African Market.
Activities & Workshops

INSET, street celebration, drumming, dancing, baking, books, Marigold Man, pub quiz, more!
Children & Families

Storytelling featuring Anansi, Caribbean crafts, cookery workshop, batik-style printing, more!
Norfolk Black Film

Action in Red Tails, social commentary in The Harder They Come, documentary, more.
Music & Drama

Onra, Dub Colossus, The Skints, Joan Armatrading, Cold Specks, Shakespeare, more!
Stand-up Comedy

Laughter is on the agenda as Stephen K Amos brings his comedy to Norwich.
Talks & Exhibitions

The Containing Multitudes Exhibition & Lectures, paintings, photography & recordings.
Finale

The amazing Seckou Keita, his exciting 7-piece band & DJs promise a breathtaking finale.

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

Date	Title
1 Nov	Soweto Kinch
2 Nov	Flag Fun Time
2 Nov	Caribbean Stories and Craft Time
2 Nov	The Mingus Project Jazz Concert
2 Nov	Geno Washington’s Yo Yo Blues!
3 Nov	BHM Finale: Seckou Keita Band + DJ session

Bursary Award Winners 2012

Community groups were awarded £200 to hold an event this year celebrating Black History Month. More about Bursary Award Winners 2012…
- Norfolk BHM Steering Group
  , 27 September 2012
Black Excellence Grant Winners 2011

Each won £200 to hold an event this year celebrating Black excellence. More about Black Excellence Grant Winners 2011…
- Norfolk BHM Steering Group
  , 06 October 2011
Request for Your Feedback on Events

Your views will help us to find out what went well and what we could improve next year. More about Request for Your Feedback on Events…
- Norfolk BHM Steering Group
  , 06 October 2010

Geno Washington’s Yo Yo Blues!

The UK’s very own resident ‘Godfather of Soul, and Rhythm and Blues’, and legend of the live circuit, Geno Washington, plays Norwich!
BHM African Market

The return of the African Market in Norwich City Centre. Come and say hello and be part of a great atmosphere at the end of another fantastic BHM.
Anansi the Spider – story time

Enter the mischievous, fun filled world of Anansi the Spider. Hear stories about Anansi’s adventures and even make yourself a spectacular Anansi hat!
Danny Keen – Recent Abstract Paintings

A show of dynamic paintings by artist Danny Keen in oils executed with a highly original and personal technique.