Norfolk Black History Month
Norfolk Black History Month is made up of volunteers and we simply do what we can!
Our mission is to provide and curate events for and by the Black community, to celebrate being Black; all year round, with some extra special events in October. We want to remove the barriers that have historically prevented Black people in Norfolk feeling welcome, included, protected, supported and respected. We want to ensure Norfolk’s young people flourish and Norfolk’s Black community thrives.
Our aim is to improve the lives and experiences of Black people living, working, studying and visiting Norfolk. According to Jeffrey Boakye, Black History Month is three component parts:
Celebrating black culture(s)
Recognising marginalised narratives
Addressing oppression & resistance
and we agree with him that all three are needed for it to have any real impact.
We are here to inspire, educate, co-create and celebrate everything to do with being Black in Norfolk; inviting the wider community to experience it with us.