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Black History Month 2025

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries

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This year's theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, honours Black communities' strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment to progress. Our events explore this powerful legacy, while celebrating continued empowerment, unity, and growth.

Events in this collection

Learn your roots: history, arts and culture of ancient Africa (5-weeks)
Tue, Sep 30, 5:30 PM
Free
DJ basics - learn how to DJ for Black History Month! (5-week course)
Thu, Oct 2, 5:30 PM
From $0.00
Made by Us - BHM Market
Sat, Oct 4, 10:00 AM
Free
A Celebration of Hair: Exhibition & Events with IVY WILD Academy
Mon, Oct 6, 9:30 AM
Free
Hair Braiding Workshop with Ivy Wild (BHM 365)
Wed, Oct 8, 1:30 PM
From $0.00
NO SAFER KINDER HATRED: Frank Thabani Sayi’s Memoir Launch
Thu, Oct 9, 6:00 PM
Free
Author talk - Soon Come with Kuba Shand-Baptiste
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00 PM
Free
Hair Painting Workshop
Thu, Oct 16, 12:00 PM
Free
Curls and Conversations
Sat, Oct 18, 12:00 PM
Free
SCATTERED: Aamna Mohdin’s Memoir of Displacement and Belonging
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00 PM
Free

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries

Organizer of Black History Month 2025

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A Celebration of Hair with IVY WILD Academy

3 upcoming events

Join us for an exciting series of events and exhibitions celebrating the art, history, and culture of hair. A two-week gallery exhibition features the work of talented artists who use hair as a medium to explore themes of identity, history, and beauty.

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Adult Learning Programmes

16 upcoming events

Kensington and Chelsea Libraries are offering learning programmes in a variety of subjects - these are completely free of charge to attendees and offer some great learning opportunities. So come along, sign up and learn from the experts!

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Black History 365 - Kensington & Chelsea Libraries

10 upcoming events

Join us for a special programme of events and book displays, delivered by Libraries and Archives, to celebrate Black History throughout the year!

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Black History Month - Oct '24

No upcoming events

From blackhistorymonth.org.uk: 'This year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture.'

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Christmas Events

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Christmas events across RBKC Libraries

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COST OF LIVING HELP

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These courses can help you with the cost of living crisis AND you can win a nice prize!

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Creativity and Wellbeing

12 upcoming events

Kensington and Chelsea Libraries are keen to provide a diverse offer of events aimed at enhancing wellbeing, with opportunities to explore creativity and try something new. We hope you find the right activity for you!

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Digital Help Collection

10 upcoming events

Get online and thrive with our Digital Help. A programme that encourages residents to reap the benefits of the digital world by learning online basics such as emailing, internet browsing and more during Get Online Week in October, and beyond.

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Games Nights at RBKC Libraries

1 upcoming event

Join us at Kensington Central Library and Chelsea Library for a pre-Christmas nights of fun and games. Come along and play Chess, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Dominos, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, D&D, Warhammer, and more.

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Collection image for A Celebration of Hair with IVY WILD Academy

A Celebration of Hair with IVY WILD Academy

3 upcoming events

Join us for an exciting series of events and exhibitions celebrating the art, history, and culture of hair. A two-week gallery exhibition features the work of talented artists who use hair as a medium to explore themes of identity, history, and beauty.

Collection image for Adult Learning Programmes

Adult Learning Programmes

16 upcoming events

Kensington and Chelsea Libraries are offering learning programmes in a variety of subjects - these are completely free of charge to attendees and offer some great learning opportunities. So come along, sign up and learn from the experts!

Collection image for Black History 365 - Kensington & Chelsea Libraries

Black History 365 - Kensington & Chelsea Libraries

10 upcoming events

Join us for a special programme of events and book displays, delivered by Libraries and Archives, to celebrate Black History throughout the year!

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Black History Month - Oct '24

No upcoming events

From blackhistorymonth.org.uk: 'This year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture.'

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Christmas Events

No upcoming events

Christmas events across RBKC Libraries

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COST OF LIVING HELP

No upcoming events

These courses can help you with the cost of living crisis AND you can win a nice prize!

Collection image for Creativity and Wellbeing

Creativity and Wellbeing

12 upcoming events

Kensington and Chelsea Libraries are keen to provide a diverse offer of events aimed at enhancing wellbeing, with opportunities to explore creativity and try something new. We hope you find the right activity for you!

Collection image for Digital Help Collection

Digital Help Collection

10 upcoming events

Get online and thrive with our Digital Help. A programme that encourages residents to reap the benefits of the digital world by learning online basics such as emailing, internet browsing and more during Get Online Week in October, and beyond.

Collection image for Games Nights at RBKC Libraries

Games Nights at RBKC Libraries

1 upcoming event

Join us at Kensington Central Library and Chelsea Library for a pre-Christmas nights of fun and games. Come along and play Chess, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Dominos, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, D&D, Warhammer, and more.

Other events you may like

Fairy Bloodlines of ancient Ireland and Britain with Mark Jackson - LIVE

Mon, Sep 29, 6:30 PM

The Last Tuesday Society / Viktor Wynd's Museum of Curiosities • London

An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi

Mon, Mar 23, 7:00 PM

King's Place • London

Roots and Culture with Micky Finn and Bladerunner

Sat, Sep 27, 9:00 PM

Kola • Portsmouth

Black History Artisan African Caribbean Market

Sat, Oct 4, 12:00 PM

Grand Union Community Hub • Wembley

South Africa Wine & Culture

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00 PM

Sobo:Sommelier, Seabourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, UK • Southbourne

Coaching, Kindness, and Culture: Psychology, Sports, the Arts, & Leadership

Sat, Nov 15, 9:30 AM

Duke Street Church, Richmond • Richmond

Black Culture Market - Black History Month

Sat, Oct 4, 11:00 AM

Downstairs at The Department Store • London

Black History in the Culture Mile – A Walking Tour

Fri, Oct 3, 12:30 PM

Farringdon • Farringdon

Black History Month Special: Caribbean & African 6 Week Cookery Course

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30 PM

African Caribbean Centre - Leicester • Leicester

The Interwoven Fashion History of the Culture Mile – A Walking Tour

Thu, Sep 25, 12:15 PM

Farringdon Elizabeth Line • London

Other events you may like

Fairy Bloodlines of ancient Ireland and Britain with Mark Jackson - LIVE

Mon, Sep 29, 6:30 PM

The Last Tuesday Society / Viktor Wynd's Museum of Curiosities • London

An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi

Mon, Mar 23, 7:00 PM

King's Place • London

Roots and Culture with Micky Finn and Bladerunner

Sat, Sep 27, 9:00 PM

Kola • Portsmouth

Black History Artisan African Caribbean Market

Sat, Oct 4, 12:00 PM

Grand Union Community Hub • Wembley

South Africa Wine & Culture

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00 PM

Sobo:Sommelier, Seabourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, UK • Southbourne

Coaching, Kindness, and Culture: Psychology, Sports, the Arts, & Leadership

Sat, Nov 15, 9:30 AM

Duke Street Church, Richmond • Richmond

Black Culture Market - Black History Month

Sat, Oct 4, 11:00 AM

Downstairs at The Department Store • London

Black History in the Culture Mile – A Walking Tour

Fri, Oct 3, 12:30 PM

Farringdon • Farringdon

Black History Month Special: Caribbean & African 6 Week Cookery Course

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30 PM

African Caribbean Centre - Leicester • Leicester

The Interwoven Fashion History of the Culture Mile – A Walking Tour

Thu, Sep 25, 12:15 PM

Farringdon Elizabeth Line • London