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celebrating black history month

We’re excited to share a fantastic line-up of events for Black History Month in Somerset!

Celebrating the rich and diverse histories within our community is something we’re proud of, and we warmly invite everyone to take part. This year’s Black History Month, themed ‘Pride and Power’, is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and honour the contributions and experiences of Black individuals throughout history.
A wide variety of events will be taking place across the county, including film screenings and storytelling, art and photography exhibitions, talks with guest speakers, music and cultural celebrations, and educational displays that highlight Black British heritage.

  • Find your nearest event below:
  • 1 – 31 October “Sending things Home” installation in The Old Cinema St Margaret’s Hospice shop, Yeovil
  • 1 October 1 – 16 November : Celebration of Demonstration.  Wayne Campbell Photographic Exhibition, Shoemakers Museum, Street. More info
  • 3–5 October: Wellington Film Festival – Featuring Welcome to Wellington, An African Journey by Phillip Asiawo, followed by Mr. Bones. More info
  • 6–15 October: Yeovil Library Window Display (South Street side) at Yeovil Library
  • 7 October: Live Assembly:
  • 11 October: The Library Sessions: Calypso, Vinyls and Talk — 13:00–15:00 at Yeovil Library. More info
  • 14 October: In Conversation with Wayne Campbell (Visual Activist) at Shoemakers Museum, Street.
  • 18 October: Voices of Resilience at M Shed — 11:00–15:15 Event link [Black Hist…y workshop]
  • 18 October: Black History Month – Event Café Mingle Bridgwater
  • 25 October: Caribbean Experience – Featuring reggae vinyls and talk from 16:00 – 19:00 at Shoemakers Museum, Street.
  • 21 October: Stories That Shape Us (Online) — 11:00–12:10. Event link [Stories Th…h Mr Dilly]
  • 23 October: Celebrating Black History Month: Kehinde Andrews – Nobody Can Give You Freedom.
    • Time: Doors open 18:30, talk starts 19:00
    • Location: Topping & Company Booksellers, York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG. Event details
  • 24 October: Yeovil Literary Festival, Paterson Joseph – Stories from Black History-Ten Children Who Changed the World. Aimed at schools, children aged 9+, and those interested in British history.
    • Location: Westlands Ballroom, Yeovil
    • Tickets: £10.00 / Child: £7.50 / Footlights discount applies. Event details
  • 25 October: Caribbean Experience Reggae Vinyl’s and Talk 16:00-19:0at Shoemakers Museum, Street.

Spilling into November

  • 4–16 November: Tapestry of Black Britons Display at Yeovil Library Window Display (King George’s Street side).
  • 4 November – 4 December: Tapestry of Black Britons Exhibition at Wells Cathedral, Wells. The exhibition will be accompanied by two events and a workshop:
    • Opening Preview Event, 4 November from 18:30 – 20:00 and 12 November from 19:00 – 21:00.
  • 17 November Woven Stories: a creative mixed media workshop from 14:00 – 16:00
  • 12 November: Remembrance Day: Black Poppy Rose Wreath Laying taking place across Somerset.