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Black History Month
Black History Month (BHM) is held every October In Britain. The aims are to:
- Promote knowledge, recognise and celebrate Black History and experience
- Disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British Society
- Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people in their cultural heritage
Events to Celebrate Black History Month in Sheffield - 2008
SADACCA, The Wicker, Black History Month Celebrations are as follows:
- Jazz@Sadacca, Friday 3rd October, 9pm - late
- Black History Month Recital Night, Friday 24th October, 7pm - 1am
- Black History Month Awards Ceremony, Friday 7th November, 7pm - 2am
For more information on these events, please contact the Sadacca on 0114-2753479
Rommi Smith, Town Hall Reception Rooms, Thursday 30th October, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Rommi Smith is the Parliamentary Writer in Residence to the British Slave Trade: Abolition, Parliament and People Exhibition. Please see attached flyer for further information.
Further events are as follows:
- Saturday October 25th - The Hub Presents 'Johnny was a Good Boy' performed by Objecthood priced £2.00. Venue: Library Theatre
- Saturday October 25th - YASY presents - Festival/Carnival Creative Workshop. Venue: Devonshire Green 12pm - 4pm.
- Sunday October 26th - SADACCA Presents Study Support Group 'Walk Good' live performance priced £2.00. Venue: SADACCA 6.30pm.
- Monday October 27th - The Hub presents Interactive workshops, Front Room/Bed Room Exhibition. Venue: The Hub 12pm-4pm. Groups wanting to attend book on 2553538.
- Monday October 27th - Friday 31st, The Hub presents Carnival Exhibition. Venue: The Hub 12-4pm.
- Tuesday 28th October - The Hub Presents 'RESPECK' Exploring Civil Rights. Writers/drama workshop by nationally acclaimed Dub Poet. Venue: The Hub 11am-5pm. All young people 13yrs-19yrs welcome.
- Wednesday 29th October - YASY presents Creative Workshop. Venue: YASY, 10A Carver Street 11am-4pm.
- Thursday 30th October - Princess Black, Caribbean style melodrama by Devon Morgan. Venue: Montgomery Theatre £20.00 (adult) £15.00 (children/OAP). 7pm-10pm (suitable for young people 12 years +).
- Friday 31st October - YASY presents 'All in Good Faith' performance. Venue: Library Theatre £5.00 (£3 cons) £10.00 (family ticket). 7.30pm, to book tel: 2755309 (suitable for young people and adults).
- Saturday 1st November - YASY presents 'All in Good Faith' performance. Venue: Library Theatre £5.00 (£3 cons) £10.00 (family ticket). 7.30pm, to book tel: 2755309 (suitable for young people and adults)
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