Haringey celebrates Black History Month

A range of events and celebrations are taking place across the borough

Haringey will be celebrating black history and heritage across the borough as part of this year’s Black History Month.

This year’s Black History Month theme is ‘reclaiming narratives’, underscoring by a commitment to correct historical inaccuracies and showcase untold success stories.

Events include a writing workshop with local performance poet Kieron Rennie, a ‘Mental Wealth Day’ celebrating African and Caribbean-inspired approaches to wellbeing, a talk about ‘that bookshop on Stroud Green Road’, an ‘Afrobeat Open Deck Day’, a guided walk to explore 400 years of local black history in Tottenham Cemetery, plus Tottenham Literature Festival at Bernie Grant Arts Centre.

Haringey Council also celebrates black history all year-round as part of its annual programme, Black History Haringey 365, and its web page includes all event listings, plus resources such as activities, quizzes and timelines.

Council leader Peray Ahmet said: “Here in Haringey, black history is everyone’s history. From the earliest recorded black residents in the 16th Century through to the Windrush generation and beyond, black people and communities have made a profound contribution to our borough.

“That’s why it is too important to highlight for just one month of the year and why we are proud our Black History Haringey 365 programme ensures that black history stays at the top of the agenda in our borough all year round.

“I hope all residents will take some time to visit our webpages and explore the wealth of events, activities and resources to learn about and celebrate black history and heritage.”

For more information about Black History Haringey 365:
Visit haringey.gov.uk/leisure-parks-culture/culture/black-history-haringey-365

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