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Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated throughout October. Across our town a range of events are taking place to celebrate the rich diversity of our town and to engage people in discussions on how we can further help one another.
Please join us for our virtual Black History Month Launch 2024 on Tuesday 1st October!
Amongst the range of exciting activities we have a very special singer joining us that is not to be missed. We will also have speakers, as well as other entertainment and you will also be able find out about all the other exciting activities we have planned for the month.
‘Together we can achieve more’
More Information can be found here.
The Watford Pump House is proud to be hosting a Dial Up Open Mic in celebration of Black History Month.
We want to throw the doors of the Pump House wide open so this is a FREE EVENT with a suggested donation of £5 at the door for those who are able to pay.
As ever, we will be celebrating community and creativity in all their forms, so whether you are Black, White, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Mixed or however you identify, we welcome you to join us for this joyful occasion! Share you music, your poetry, your passion, your stories. The stage is yours!
More Information can be found here.
The Watford African Caribbean Association is thrilled to announce our Charity Fundraising Gala Ball 2024! Our first Gala since Covid-19 is a roaring return to our exciting annual celebrations!
Get ready to enjoy delicious food, fantastic entertainment and the chance to support a great cause. Dress to impress in strictly black tie and enjoy a wonderful evening with friends, old and new.
We are joined by one of the top UK stand-up comedians Rudi Lickwood, who will bring his infectious charm and playful personality to the evening! Esteemed singer Simone Robinson whose repertoire ranges from acclaimed productions in the West End to international performances, will be gracing us with a lively and upbeat performance and Hubbard Sax will be serenading us with his smooth blend of soul, reggae and afrobeats. DJ Mr Fixit will be setting the tone throughout the evening and providing a fantastic set to dance the night away!
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.
Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.
The show has toured the UK nationally to standing ovations and played sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh and the West End of London.
Run-time: 75 minutes
Recommended for ages: 12+
Join Chairwoman of Watford Borough Council Dawn Allen-Williamson at a fundraising meal in celebration of Black History Month and to raise money for her chosen charities.
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Black History Month as we showcase the extraordinary talents of Black communities from diverse backgrounds. This FREE event is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, and creativity that define our people.
From powerful performances and art exhibits to insightful talks , you'll gain a deeper understanding of the unique experiences and contributions that shape our collective story.
Come and be part of this inspiring journey as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision the future of our communities.
Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black return to Watford Palace Theatre with a new double bill, Ballet Black: HEROES.
Award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, his exciting and energetic work about the meaning of life, originally created in 2020, and infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists.
Our Black History Month programme includes this important session discussing the relevance of eye health to diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that is a significant health consideration for the African Caribbean community, so please share and invite family and friends so we can all be properly informed.
We are inviting you to join us for an audience with Professor Dawn Edge, who will be reflecting on the issue of Mental Health Strategies in Difficult Times.
Dawn is Professor of Mental Health and Inclusivity at the University of Manchester and will be touching on issues such as intersectionality, race and racism, gender, neurodiversity and the family.
Please join us on Tuesday 22 October at 6.30pm to listen to a lively interactive talk by Tracy Hughes from the Stroke Association, who will discuss insights into strokes, the causes and symptoms, prevention and rehabilitation of stroke survivors.
Please join us on Saturday 2 November 2024 between 11am and 1pm for our annual Black History Month Walk and Talk session.
We will meet in Cassiobury Park in Watford, in the main car park and we will take a leisurely stroll around the park and the surrounding woods guided by colleagues familiar with the park and the surroundings. However, please note we will travel through some uneven areas so it may not be suitable for wheelchairs and heavy buggies. Do bring a drink for the walk.
Please join us virtually on Thursday 31 October 2024 for our annual celebration to mark the ending of another Black History Month programme, with our annual family friendly virtual quiz.
