October marks Black History Month and various venues in Yorkshire will be hosting events and celebrations honouring black heritage and culture.
Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. was first celebrated in October 1987 organised through the leadership of Ghanaian analyst Akyaaba Addai-Sebo. BHM also coincided with the 150th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity, an institution committed to advancing the progress of African states.
What’s On: A comedy night that celebrates the broad talent of comedians throughout BHM. Comedians starring at the event are Kyrah Gray , Loyiso Gola , Trixx and Clayton Jones .What’s On: A special showing of Till, an emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s dedicated pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
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