Pan -African Organising in Manchester
This October, Manchester will come alive with the voices, stories, and achievements of African and Caribbean communities as the city marks Black History Month 2025 - and the 80th anniversary of the Pan-African Congress.
Black History Month in 2025 calls for the everyone to acknowledge the strength and commitment of those that came before us to truly stand proud in what Black culture, identity and societal progress mean today.
Manchester City Council is marking this special month with a host of events. Our Inclusion and Engagement Team Teams will honour the 80th anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress, a landmark meeting for anti-colonial movements both in Manchester and Africa. Local historian Parise Carmicheal-Murphy will be joined by the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre team for a deep dive talk and archive exploration, highlighting the impact the conference has had on racial equality today.
We'll look at why Manchester was chosen to host the event, learn about some of the key organisers and delegates, and uncover how local networks and businesses along Oxford Road made the Congress possible.
Finally, we'll reflect on the legacy of this historic event and consider how the spirit of resistance and unity it advocated can continue to inspire us today.
