BHM2022 started in Bradford with a flag raising ceremony
 A flag raising ceremony was held on Saturday 1 October 2022 in Centenary Square, to mark the start of Black History Month. City Hall clock tower is being lit up in red, yellow and green in celebration.
Here are just some of the activities that are taking place through out October. We will also be sharing details of other activities and events across our social media.
African Drumming Classes
Weekly commencing until 25 October 6.30pm-8.30pm
At MAPA - 1 Coates Street, Bradford, BD5 7DL
Taught by Lamin Jassey Master Drummer from Sene-Gambia. All levels welcome including children from 5 years, drums provided.
£3 a session
Please book before attending on 07837 999 225
Focus groups: establishing the health needs of black communities in Bradford
Public Health Bradford are keen to hear your views at a series of focus groups.
Join online or in person at one of the following events:
- Wednesday 5 October, 6pm - Dominica Association, 10 Worthing Street, Bradford, BD8 8ET
- Monday 10 October 1pm - Online
- Thursday 20 October 1pm - Venue to be confirmed
- Tuesday 25 October 7pm - Online
Register for your FREE place here.
Events at Ilkley Literature Festival
 Johny Pitts and Roger Robinson: Home is not a place
Sunday 16 October 7.30pm Ilkley Playhouse - Wildman
£10/ £7 concessions
What is it like to be Black in Britain today, particularly if you live outside urban, metropolitan centres?
Acclaimed poet Roger Robinson and award-winning author and photographer Johny
Pitts explore this issue.
For more information and to book tickets here.
Malorie Blackman: Just Sayin'
Saturday 22nd October 7:00 pm Bradford Grammar School
£15/£12 (ticket only) £25/£20 (1x ticket and 1x copy of the book) £40/£32.50 (2x tickets and 1x copy of the book)
For over 30 years Malorie Blackman's books have shaped British literature and inspired a generation of readers and writers. Now, she is sharing her own story. Just Sayin’ is an empowering account of the life of a genius storyteller and all the reasons she writes.
More information and book your tickets here.
Exhibition - The Windrush Stories: Don’t Give Up
 A new exhibition telling the Windrush stories of residents in the Bradford district opens at Cartwright Hall on Tuesday 18 October and runs until 5 February 2023.
In 2022 a project funded by the British Library and managed by Nigel Guy, Director of Windrush Generations in partnership with our Bradford District Museums and Galleries Service set out to capture and preserve the previously untold stories of those from the Windrush Generation who came to live in the Bradford District.
As part of the project three young people with African and Caribbean heritage took part in training and interviewed 22 Black elders to discover their stories of coming to Bradford as part of the Windrush Generation.
The project aimed to record and preserve for future generations their untold stories. This exhibition seeks to share these stories, to increase understanding of their experiences, and to recognize and celebrate the contributions the Windrush Generation have made to Bradford.
More information is available here.
Bradford Theatres - The Black Stars of St George's Hall
 A FREE Heritage talk by historian Joe Williams focusing on the amazing Black musical artists who have performed at St George's Hall in Bradford and their lasting legacy including Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Howlin Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, Paul Robeson, Shirley Bassey, Marvin Gaye, Peter Tosh, Sister Sledge and Beverley Knight.
Thursday 20 October at 2pm
Booking is essential - book your ticket here.
Africa4U Association presents Black History Month celebrations
 Bradford - City Library Friday 21 October 4pm
Come and be part of a celebration of Black history, inspirational talks, African paintings, entertainment, networking, FREE light refreshments and awards recognitions. Key speakers include Bradford based Jerry Crawford and Bradford born Anthony Peltier (who will also be speaking at Black History Month celebrations taking place at the UK Houses of Parliament). Sinead Campbell, Gogo Anyanwu and Kath Canoville. There will also be special performances by OPhills and poetry by Tricia Arthur Stubbs.
This is a free event. For more information contact 07882809005 or register for tickets here.
Discussion with Bradford Council Staff Networks
 Thursday 27 October 10.15am - 12noon at Bradford City Hall
Join members of Bradford Council's BME Women's Staff Network and Race Equality Staff Network to hear from key figures in the Black community share lived experience about being Black and living or working in the Bradford district. There will be an opportunity to discuss and ask questions.
The panel facilitated by Bradford Cathedral's Canon Furaha Mussanzi will include:
- Deputy Mayor of West Yorkshire, Alison Lowe OBE
- Chair of Bradford African Community, Asumani Susho
- Diversity and Inclusion Specialist Wm Morrison, Sarah Atta-Nugent
- Director Windrush Generations Bradford, Nigel Guy
- Building Global Systems for Social, Ecological and Economic Inclusion, David Owumi
- Director of Same Skies Think Tank , Dr Tiffany R. Holloman
Followed by further discussion with Bradford Council Staff Networks.
Please contact: matthew.henderson@bradford.gov.uk for more information or register for your free ticket here.
Celebrate International Dominican Kwéyòl (Creole) Day
 Friday 28 October 2pm - 8pm at The Bradford Dominica Association, 10 Worthington Street, Bradford, BD8 8ET.
International Creole Day takes place all over the world and is always on the last Friday in October. The day celebrates the culture, heritage, food, traditions, dress and language, literally everything Kwéyòl.
Performances by award-winning author Trish Cooke, The DA Bradford Caribbean Quadrille Dancers, Patsy Scott and Linda Peltier-Binns.
FREE entry with Dominican cuisine on sale.
The AfriKan Market
 Saturday 29 October 12pm - 5pm at MAPA, 1 Coates Street, West Bowling, Bradford, BD5 7DL
The AfriKan Market the place to buy you cultural clothing, fabric, books, greeting cards, bags, pictures natural health and skincare products, food by local caterers, children's corner, workshops and much more.
Dominican Musical Journey
Saturday 29 October at The Bradford Dominica Association, 10 Worthington Street, Bradford, BD8 8ET.
The Bradford Dominica Association would like to take you on a Dominican Musical Journey through - Zouk, Soukous, Cadence-Lypso, Calypso, Bouyon and Reggae
Performers, artists and DJs to be confirmed - check out The Bradford Dominica Association's Facebook page for updates. FREE entry
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