Friday 26-09-2025 - 09:58

This Black History Month UK, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride. Find out what is happening at The Union and in Manchester this October.

This month provides the opportunity to share and celebrate the impact of people of Caribbean and African heritage, their culture and impact on British history and the present day. This Black History Month, we not only learn from the past but celebrate the present and look to the future when exercising courage, pride and vision in our everyday lives.

At The Union, this is not a token month boxed into October but it's about recognising that Black history is world history, amplified through Black voices and celebrated as an ongoing legacy by all where race represents the richness that diversity brings to British culture.

 

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Join us for Film Nights and Quiz and Culture with prizes to be won.

As of this year, there’s been an evening filled with all things Black hair, mental health, and culture showcasing a panel from Bafta-nominated short film Weave, and many more!

We have also welcomed our Inclusion ambassadors this semester who aim to work towards initiatives that are accessible, meaningful, and of which build stronger and more connected communities here at Manchester Met.

 

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How to get involved at The Union

Movie Night: Judas and the Black Messiah

When?

Tuesday 21 October, 18:00 - 20:30

 

Movie Night: Sinners

When?

Monday 27 October, 18:00 - 20:30

 

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Events in Manchester

Cultureville Presents: Black Creative Trailblazers Showcase

When?

Friday 3 October

 

Carnival: The Art of Rebellion

When?

Sunday 5 October

 

Black Queer History: A Community Session

When?

Monday 6 October, 18:00 - 19:30

 

Black History Month: Paint and Sip - Pride & Power in Black Identity

When?

Friday 10 October, 19:30 - 22:00

 

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special

When?

Sunday 19 October, 19:00 - 21:30

 

Manchester: Black History Month Business Showcase & Panel

When?

Monday 20 October, 10:00 - 12:00

 

8th Annual Black History Month Celebration

When?

Thursday 23 October, 18:00 - 22:00

 

UNMUTED - A Black History Month Showcase

When?

Saturday 25 October, 16:00 - 21:00

 

The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase

When?

Saturday 25 October

 

Celebrate Black History Month with Metro Bank

When?

Thursday 30 October, 09:00 - 11:00