Black History Month 2024 - all the events taking place in Greater Manchester

October has come around and it is that time of year where millions across the country celebrate and recognise the contributions and achievements from black people in the UK and beyond. Every year there is a different theme for those participating to reflect on and enact.

This year’s theme is “Reclaiming Narratives.” It is centred around correcting historical inaccuracies and unearthing and platforming positive untold stories of the black experience highlighting the deep heritage and contributions of the Black community in the UK.

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To mark the special month, there will be a number of events taking place across Greater Manchester. They include exhibitions, comedy shows, theatre productions, talks and much more.

Below is a list of all the events you can visit.

Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) Black History Month GALA

CAHN will be holding their annual Black History Month celebration at the Hilton on Saturday 12 October. It will be a night of celebration, awarding and recognising the many who are making great strides in the black community. Details and tickets can be found here.

Afro Social Black History Month events

“AfroSocial” is a black creative and professional community, set up to address the disparity of spaces available to black professionals living in the city. Through the year they hold a number of events that range form workshops and panels to networking and quiz nights.

For this month they will be holding two events. A black History Month quiz night at Church Street and a networking event to inspire black entrepreneurs living in Manchester.

You can find details for the quiz night