Black History Month
Luton celebrates Black History Month 2024
Community groups and individuals across Luton have been working hard to organise a wide range of activities that promote and celebrate Black History Month 2024.
There are events for everyone, from music, film and theatre to steel pan and African drumming workshops, a children’s book launch and carnival costume making.
Black History Month (BHM) runs every October in the UK. Black History Month 2024 is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society, with a particular focus on women of colour.
Councillor Javed Hussain, Deputy Leader of Luton Council, said: “Black History Month is a time for us to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people here in Luton and across Britain. It’s also important we take the opportunity to ensure that the month is used to inspire and empower future generations.
“It’s great to see events happening here in Luton with different groups celebrating Black History Month in their own unique ways. I encourage everyone to pop along to an event to be entertained, inspired and educated.”
This year, the theme for Black History Month 2024 is Reclaiming Narratives. The theme invites Black communities to take center stage as storytellers and guardians of their cultural legacy. It's about:
- correcting historical inaccuracies
- showcasing untold success stories
- celebrating Black excellence in all its forms
- taking control of narratives
- honouring heroes
- challenging the stories that have often overlooked the contributions of Black individuals
It’s great to see so many events happening here in Luton and so many different groups celebrating Black History Month with music, film and activities for everyone.
Luton council is asking resident to nominate their unsung black heroes. This could be the local Dr, Church leader or the neighbour who helps everyone.
Upcoming events
Exhibitions
- 19 October: Black History Month with Bute Street
- 20 October to 20 November: Kente Cultural Exhibition
- 21 October: Luton Black Culture Business Market
Events
- 12 October Luton Central Library,Alexis Keir-Windward Family
- 12 October:All Saints Church-Windrush Celebration 2024
- 12 October: Luton Beatz Lab
- 14 October: LGBTQIA+ Drag DJ Club Night
- 15 October:Luton Irish Forum-Irish People of Colour
- 21 October: Windrush 75 celebration – honouring our heroes
- 24 October: An audience with Michelle Dornelly CEO of Children with Voices
- 27 October: Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill
- 28 October: BIG Gospel Choir
- 28 October: St Margarets Church Streatley Parish Centre, Lucas Gardens, Luton LU3 4BG – Sharing Cultures: African & Caribbean Art Exhibition
- 1 November:The Ameina Centre,Celebrate Black History Month
- 9 November: 1.30pm to 5pm,Hockwell Community Centre, Mayne Ave, Leagrave,LU4 9LB ,An event in appreciation of the people that make a difference to the community of Leagrave. For details email: [email protected].
Talks
- 12 October: Real Talk With Simply Deez Special Screening - Barrel Children + Q&A
- 20 October: Being Black in Luton
Family
- 21 October: Book Launch: The Unscaredy Scaredy Cat
Workshops
- 22 to 27 October: All Aboard! Ship Inspired Carnival Costume Making
- 24 October: Steel Pan Workshop
- 26 October: African Drumming Workshop
If you know of more events happening to celebrate Black History month please email: [email protected] so they can be added to the Luton Council website.