Norfolk Black History Month 2012

Events, 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

Norfolk Black Film

We champion acclaimed actor/director Zeka Laplaine, a new documentary uncovering Norfolk’s hidden heritage, Jamaican cult hit The Harder They Come, and Sunday screenings at Frank’s Bar.
Welcome from the Chairman

Norfolk Black History Month brings a diverse set of people together to celebrate the contribution of Black people past and present. More from the Chair’s Welcome…
2012 Events Programme

Download your own copy of the 2012 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…