Black History Month Events 2025

Black Creative Trailblazers Showcase

3rd October, 6.30pm
Aviva Studios, home of Factory International
Water Street Manchester M3 4JQ

A spectacular celebration bringing together some of the UK's most exciting emerging Black creatives in music, dance, fashion, art & poetry

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A Black History Month Event – Let’s Talk Money Exclusive Book Launch & Talk

7th October, 5.45pm - 7.30pm
Performance Space, Manchester Central Library

Are rising living costs, mounting debt or financial uncertainty keeping you awake at night? You’re not alone — and your story is far from over.Conquer Your Financial Giants: An Unmissable Library Talk with Tynah Matembe

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What Peace? 
Whose Freedom? 

with Gary Younge

17th October, 7pm-8.30pm
People’s History Museum,
Left Bank Spinningfields Manchester M3 3ER

The Fifth Pan-African Congress held in Manchester in 1945 was a pivotal event in the fight against colonialism and for African independence. 80 years on you are invited to join award-winning author, broadcaster and academic Gary Younge as he discusses this global moment in Manchester with an insightful lecture and Q&A for Black History Month.

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Empowered to Lead Conference 2025

18th October 2025
Manchester Central Convention Complex

This October, the UK’s premier CPD-accredited leadership conference for Black women and allies returns to Manchester, promising another day of inspiration, connection and practical skills. Over 800 leaders are expected to attend, making this one of the most significant events of Black History Month 2025.

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Women with Wings Black/Multicultural History Event 

18th October, Venue TBC

Join us as we celebrate and honour the Black/Multicultural History. This event is a vibrant journey of resilience, creativity, and unity. From powerful stories of the past to bold visions for tomorrow, let's come together to celebrate culture, diversity, and community.

From Labour to Empowerment – Celebrating Lusophone Black Women

18th October, Elm Bank Conference Centre in Eccles.

Lusoconnectionuk is proud to announce its Black History Month 2025 celebration. This year’s theme, “From Labour to Empowerment – Celebrating Lusophone Black Women”, honours the journeys, resilience, and achievements of women from the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) African diaspora.

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Lusoconnectionuk
brings culture and heritage to the Salford community

Lusoconnectionuk in Salford is hosting a series of free cultural and sports activities at Sutton Community Centre and Salford Youth.

The programme brings together three strands of activity: “Together We Create”, “Whose Arts, Whose Culture”, and “Moving Salford”, a wider cultural initiative in which Lusoconnectionuk contributes by showcasing Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking community) heritage through dance, music, crafts, and sport.

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