Events

Join Brixton Library’s Radical Readers to discuss Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr.

A creative family workshop celebrating Black identity, heritage and self-confidence during Black History Month hosted by Harieth Sedrick-Ugo
Founder, Mothers Recharge.

A reminiscence workshop dedicated to the memory of Girleyvine - a Windrush Pioneer - showcasing some of her beautiful dresses and photographs, documenting her arrival from Jamaica to West Norwood in 1958.

Emerging as an underground phenomenon in Kingston during the early 1970s, dub was wrought by sonic alchemists such as King Tubby, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Prince Jammy and Scientist, conjuring musical mutations at the mixing desk.

Join Lisa Smith to discuss Jamaica Road a transformative love story about two best friends who fall for each other, fall apart, and try to find their way back together in their tight-knit British-Jamaican community. Daphne is the onl

100 Black British Doctors is a powerful step toward visibility and inclusion in medicine.

Following in the great tradition of Black self-publishing, this fair will highlight a new generation of zinesters who are making cheap and affordable cut n’ paste fanzines, perzines, art zines, writing and other works.

Come along to a dance session that mixes ballet with contemporary, African and Caribbean dance.

Black dancers have been present in British ballet from at least the 1940s onwards but the presence and contribution of these pioneers has been largely forgotten.

Join Jacqueline, the Women’s Prize shortlisted author of Fire Rush, to discuss her latest novel Sky City. 

Join London-based author and poet Naya Antonio for an evening celebrating storytelling, emerging voices, and the journey to publication.

Why did Gimpel, a successful West End gallerist, repeatedly come to Brixton all through the 1960s to photograph Black families in their houses, on their doorsteps, at their weddings and down their pubs?

Create your own special Black History Month jigsaw puzzle.

Step into the story of Windrush! Join us for a fun, hands-on journey exploring the experiences of Caribbean people who came to Britain.

Poetry Night is hosted and co-compèred by Dee Majek and Alex Murdock, alongside a line-up of guest poets, including Maia Watkins and more for an inspiring Black History Month evening of poetry, spoken word and conversation.

Celebrate the inspiring pioneers, heroes and icons who have made their mark on history!

Become a history helper! Mary Seacole was a courageous nurse and businesswoman who travelled to care for sick and wounded soldiers. 

This half term, children can try their hand at fabric printing. They’ll create beautiful and bold designs similar to the printing technique that is used in Ankara.

Celebrate Black heritage with this paper crafts activity inspired by the Kente cloths of Ghana. Weave colourful paper and add your own geometric designs and patterns to take home, or weave together in our very own big Brixton kente quilt.

Dancehall isn't just music. It's a philosophy, a survival strategy, a rebellion in riddim.