Black History Month
Luton celebrates Black History Month 2025
Community groups and individuals across Luton have been working hard to organise a wide range of events and activities that promote and celebrate Black History Month 2025.
Black History Month (BHM) runs every October in the UK. BHM is an important occasion to appreciate and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society.
Councillor Javed Hussain, Deputy Leader of Luton Council, said: “Black History Month is a meaningful time to honour and celebrate the important contributions of the black community. Here in Luton and throughout the UK it is also a chance to reflect on how we can use this month to inspire and uplift future generations.”
“It's fantastic to see the variety of events taking place across Luton with communities marking Black History Month in their own way. I encourage everyone to attend and take part, there's so much to enjoy, learn from and be inspired by”
This year, the theme for BHM is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride" celebrating the strength, resilience and unwavering commitment to progress shown by the global Black Community. Specifically:
- Honouring significant contributions to shaping history.
- Moving towards a future of empowerment, unity and growth.
- Ability of Black communities to overcome adversity.
- Profound impact of Black people as leaders, activists and pioneers.
- Looking forward, focussing on continued growth, unity and empowerment within the community.
- A call to recognise struggles alongside achievements, reflecting on lived experiences and showcasing Black creativity and culture.
Nominate your Unsung Black Heroes
Luton Council is also asking residents to nominate their Unsung Black Heroes for 2025.
Over 50 people have been recognised to date in the now annual event aiming to celebrate and widen knowledge and understanding of the Black African Caribbean’s (BAC) communities’ contribution to Luton.
This is someone who has made a significant contribution to their community. This could be the local GP, community or church leader, the neighbour who helps everyone, or anyone who has gone above and beyond in their involvement in the community.
Please use the form below to nominate your Unsung Black Heroes.
See the full list of Black History Month events for this October or the Culture Trust Black History Events.
If you know of more events happening to celebrate Black History month, please use the add your event form so they can be added to the Luton Council website.
Support for the Windrush Generation
As part of this year’s Black History Month, Luton Council is also raising awareness of the Windrush Compensation Scheme and related support services.
If you or someone you know may be eligible, free advice is available by calling the Windrush Compensation Scheme Advice Line on 0800 678 1925 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
For additional support, contact the Windrush Help Team.