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This year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. By emphasising this theme, we shine a brighter light on stories, allegories, and histories that underscore our commitment to correcting historical inaccuracies and showcasing the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage.
We're supporting Black History month with a programme of community events from historical knowledge sessions to author readings See below for events taking place across the borough. You can also check out our reading list; a selection of recommendations to celebrate Black History Month.
Black History Month Community events 2024
Silver Sunday A Celebration of Ageing well in Barnet Sunday 6 October 11am - 3pm
Organiser: Age UK
Free booking recommended but not essential. For more information contact: Pippa on 07379 331 1807 or email: agefriendly@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Charlotte Osho talks about her vivid memoir on the migrant experience, telling the story of a young girl’s journey from an idyllic life in rural 1940s Nigeria, through the heartbreak of losing her parents, tumultuous years with uncaring guardians, an abusive marriage which ended in betrayal, to finally finding hope and happiness. A woman’s true story of faith, hope and triumph.
13 October 10am 194-198 Broadfields Avenue Edgware HA8 8TF
Black History Month Party Tuesday 15 October 11am - 4pm
Barnet African Caribbean Association, Barnet Multi Cultural Centre, Algernon Road, London, NW4 3TA
Free entry
Barnet’s Windrush Stories Film Screenings
Friday 18 October 10:30am - noon
Room C219-20, 2nd Floor, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, NW4 4BT
Organiser: Middlesex University
Join the MDX filmmaking team behind CB Plus’ Barnet’s Windrush Stories, to view the short film screenings of both Ingrid and Linette’s personal stories. Our guests will speak as part of a panel discussion to follow the screenings about Reclaiming Narratives: The Inspiring Theme for Black History Month 2024.
'A Steelpan Story' will share the history of the steelpan instrument through song, music and dance. It will highlight the diversity of the steelpan instrument as the sounds merge with other instruments and there will be a concert like performance from a steel orchestra.
Reclaiming Narratives Black History Month 2024 Celebration Saturday 19 October 2pm - 5pm
Featuring Paul Frempong, YOT and Youth worker and musical performances.
Burnt Oak Seventh Day Adventist Church, Memorial Hall, Watling Community Centre, 145 Orange Hill Road Edgware, HA8 OTR
Celebrate Black History Month Join us for Arts and Crafts, food demos, music and speeches
Wednesday 23 October 5:30pm - 7:45pm
West Hendon Hub Gadwell House NW9 7DZ
A Celebration of Black History Month with Levi Roots Monday 21 October, 2-4pm
Organiser: Age UK To mark Black History Month, musician, celebrity chef and Dragon's Den Success story Levi Roots will be joining us again for a wonderful celebration of Afro- Caribbean music, food and dance!
Black Pilots: A Celebration of African and Caribbean Stories from the RAF Museum
Monday 21 October 7 - 8pm
Finchley Church End Library
Organiser: Barnet Libraries
Join Rhiannon Watkinson from the Royal Air Force Museum London, for a talk exploring the fascinating lives of incredible African and Caribbean personnel. Discover the story of the first Black pilot who trained and flew for Britain, take in the trials and triumphs of a female Second World War instrument repairer and marvel at a modern-day fighter pilot’s journey from Woolwich to earning his wings. This talk includes images from the Museum’s archive as well as a chance to ask questions and share stories.
Venue: Free Online event via zoom (zoom details appear on zoom upon registration)
Young Gifted & Black A Celebration of Young Black Talent
Thursday 30 October 6pm - 8pm
One Stone Grove, 5 Hayling Way, Edgware, HA8 8BN
OYA Annual Awards
Organisation of Young Africans
Celebrating achievement in Black History
Saturday 2 November 3pm-6:30pm
Saracens High School. NW9 4AS
This year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. By emphasising this theme, we shine a brighter light on stories, allegories, and histories that underscore our commitment to correcting historical inaccuracies and showcasing the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage.
We're supporting Black History month with a programme of community events from historical knowledge sessions to author readings See below for events taking place across the borough. You can also check out our reading list; a selection of recommendations to celebrate Black History Month.
Black History Month Community events 2024
Silver Sunday A Celebration of Ageing well in Barnet Sunday 6 October 11am - 3pm
Organiser: Age UK
Free booking recommended but not essential. For more information contact: Pippa on 07379 331 1807 or email: agefriendly@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Charlotte Osho talks about her vivid memoir on the migrant experience, telling the story of a young girl’s journey from an idyllic life in rural 1940s Nigeria, through the heartbreak of losing her parents, tumultuous years with uncaring guardians, an abusive marriage which ended in betrayal, to finally finding hope and happiness. A woman’s true story of faith, hope and triumph.
13 October 10am 194-198 Broadfields Avenue Edgware HA8 8TF
Black History Month Party Tuesday 15 October 11am - 4pm
Barnet African Caribbean Association, Barnet Multi Cultural Centre, Algernon Road, London, NW4 3TA
Free entry
Barnet’s Windrush Stories Film Screenings
Friday 18 October 10:30am - noon
Room C219-20, 2nd Floor, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, NW4 4BT
Organiser: Middlesex University
Join the MDX filmmaking team behind CB Plus’ Barnet’s Windrush Stories, to view the short film screenings of both Ingrid and Linette’s personal stories. Our guests will speak as part of a panel discussion to follow the screenings about Reclaiming Narratives: The Inspiring Theme for Black History Month 2024.
'A Steelpan Story' will share the history of the steelpan instrument through song, music and dance. It will highlight the diversity of the steelpan instrument as the sounds merge with other instruments and there will be a concert like performance from a steel orchestra.
Reclaiming Narratives Black History Month 2024 Celebration Saturday 19 October 2pm - 5pm
Featuring Paul Frempong, YOT and Youth worker and musical performances.
Burnt Oak Seventh Day Adventist Church, Memorial Hall, Watling Community Centre, 145 Orange Hill Road Edgware, HA8 OTR
Celebrate Black History Month Join us for Arts and Crafts, food demos, music and speeches
Wednesday 23 October 5:30pm - 7:45pm
West Hendon Hub Gadwell House NW9 7DZ
A Celebration of Black History Month with Levi Roots Monday 21 October, 2-4pm
Organiser: Age UK To mark Black History Month, musician, celebrity chef and Dragon's Den Success story Levi Roots will be joining us again for a wonderful celebration of Afro- Caribbean music, food and dance!
Black Pilots: A Celebration of African and Caribbean Stories from the RAF Museum
Monday 21 October 7 - 8pm
Finchley Church End Library
Organiser: Barnet Libraries
Join Rhiannon Watkinson from the Royal Air Force Museum London, for a talk exploring the fascinating lives of incredible African and Caribbean personnel. Discover the story of the first Black pilot who trained and flew for Britain, take in the trials and triumphs of a female Second World War instrument repairer and marvel at a modern-day fighter pilot’s journey from Woolwich to earning his wings. This talk includes images from the Museum’s archive as well as a chance to ask questions and share stories.
