"October is Black History Month in the UK, which is the chance to recognise and celebrate the contribution of Black people to British culture and society. The theme for Black History Month 2023 is 'Saluting Our Sisters', shining a spotlight on those Black women who have often been forgotten or overlooked when it comes to their accomplishments in a range of fields, from social justice and business to music and literature."
"The first is a screening of Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess, the documentary from Roy T. Anderson and Dr. Harecourt Fuller that tells the story of Nanny of the Maroons who led her people to victory over the British army in Jamaica. The second is Olivette Otele in-conversation with Renée Landell, talking about highlighting the role of Black women, like Queen Nzinga and Fanny Coker, in resistance, abolition and anti-colonial movements across the globe."
"Founded last October by Natasha Pencil and Aisha Jade, who used to trade on Brixton Market until it closed in 2019, the Black Farmers Market is designed to showcase Black businesses and restore the historical culture of the area. Traders include Go Grow With Love, C&J Fishery, Lesley's Sauces, The Kenyan Pig Farmer and Tahrapunzel. Sun 9th October 2023, 10am - 4pmBrixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PQbfmarket.co.uk"
October is Black History Month in the UK, a time to recognise and celebrate contributions of Black people to British culture and society. The 2023 theme 'Saluting Our Sisters' spotlights Black women who have often been forgotten or overlooked for achievements across social justice, business, music and literature. The National Black History Month Poetry Competition invites poems about pioneering black women and why they inspire. Events throughout October include film screenings, exhibitions, walking tours and conversations. The Museum of London Docklands hosts a Queen Nanny documentary screening and an in-conversation event on Black women's roles in resistance and abolition. The Black Farmers Market showcases Black businesses and local traders.
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