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Walsall Council celebrates Black History Month
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Walsall Council is celebrating Black History Month from Sunday 1 October to Tuesday 31 October 2023.
The theme for this year's Black History Month is 'Supporting our Sisters' and the council is celebrating the contributions of black women and girls through a series of events.
“ I am delighted that we are marking Black History Month once again. It is a time to reflect and celebrate the contribution of black people to our society, and to learn from their struggles and successes.
I am particularly proud to be highlighting the achievements of the black community and I’d like to encourage all of you to get involved in local events and show your support. “
The following events and activities are taking place in October across the borough to celebrate Black History Month.
Black History Month celebration
A Black History Month celebration event will take place on Friday 27 October 2023, Friday 7pm. at the Bethel Lighthouse, Caldmore Road, WS12NQ. There will be a two-course meal and a special performance by DJ Cecil and local musician Tony T. Entry tickets cost £20 per person. The event is supported by Walsall Council, Whg, Walsall Community Network and Walsall for All in collaboration with the Black Sisters collective.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team collaboration with Unison
The Equality Diversity and Inclusion team in collaboration with Unison is holding a main atrium market stall event at Walsall Manor Hospital? on Thursday 5 October 2023 from 10am to 3pm and on Thursday 19 October 2023 from 10am to 3pm at the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. People are invited to coming along and treat themselves to some ethnic jewellery, hair and beauty products, food and more from local businesses.
Walsall Libraries
Libraries across Walsall will be holding reading lists and book displays that highlight prominent and historical literature by black authors, with some books available to purchase on Monday 16 October 2023 from 11am to 2pm.
MLCC Lecture Theatre
On Monday 9 October 2023, from 1pm to 3pm, a Black History Month poetry drop-in session will hold at the MLCC Lecture Theatre at the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The session will be led by hip hop artist and poet Kurly McGeachie, who will be facilitating a session on equality, diversity and inclusion demonstrated through poetry and spoken word.
Walsall Manor Hospital and community sites
Black History Month Night Visits Unison and the BAME Shared Decision-Making Council will be visiting the hospital on 23-27 October 2023 and community staff will be distributing presentation packs and snacks.
On Tuesday 24 October 2023, from 11am to 2pm, there will be a health and wellbeing education day to inform people about the importance of looking after their health and wellbeing from the clinical teams at Walsall Healthcare Hospital.
Free Caribbean lunch and music
The main atrium at Walsall Manor Hospital will be holding an event entitled ‘Step into the Caribbean with music’ featuring steel pan drummer, Mighty Jamma. A free Caribbean lunch for a limited number of colleagues will be available on a first come, first served basis by the Unison offices (Manor Court).
For more information about how to get involved, please contact the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust on 01922 721172 and the Black History Month team by emailing packs@blackhistorymonth.org.uk
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