Norfolk Black History Month 2011

Events, October 2011

Activities & Workshops

Rap and African dance workshops, Ethiopian food & culture, crafts, & more.
Children & Families

Storytelling featuring Anansi, Caribbean crafts, lullaby workshop, Moroccan musical activities!
Exhibitions

The curious case of Griff Rhys Jones’ Ghanaian coffin in the form of a TV camera…
Norfolk Black Film

Featuring Oscar-winning Denzel Washington in Cry Freedom, and epic The Athelete.
Music & Drama

Gripping theatre, Aba Shanti-I & Zion Train, Roachford, the return of P.P. Arnold & more!
Stand-up Comedy

Reginald D Hunter & Stephen K Amos bring heartfelt, clever comedy to Norfolk. Exciting!
Talks

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

A unique blend of old Cuban rhythms and new ideas. A passionate Latin & African finale!

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

Date	Title
29 Oct	London Gospel Community Choir
29 Oct	BHM Finale: From Africa to Cuba
30 Oct	Call Mr Robeson – A Life with Songs
30 Oct	Imagination, featuring Leee John

Norfolk Black Film

This year’s Black Excellence theme finds stylish embodiment in the heroic biographical drama The Athlete (Atletu).
Welcome from the Chairman

This year’s Black History Month is proving to be one of the most engaging, liveliest and welcoming events in Norfolk’s cultural calendar. More from the Chair’s Welcome…
2011 Events Programme

Download your own copy of the 2011 Events Programme, or check the Events section for up-to-date listings.
Radio coverage

Tune in or listen online throughout October to coverage of Norfolk BHM. Catch up via podcasts!
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…