Black History Month: Celebrating Its Centenary Year

The Harris is hosting a special day for Black History Month on Sunday 1 November, running from 12:00 to 15:30 in The Studio. It's a big one this year: the centenary of Black History Month. The month itself goes back to 1926, when Carter G. Woodson launched the first annual event that would grow into the month we observe today — his first such event actually dated from 1924. In Preston, the occasion was brought to the city by Eufro Hair Salon and the Preston Black History Group, and their partnership is being celebrated alongside the wider history of the movement.

The programme mixes discussion with hands-on activity. There are sessions like 'Slavery – History or Mystory?' and 'Cultural Origins – Music, Dance, Food and Religion', and those sit alongside a natural hair demonstration and competitions with prizes. There's food and refreshments on the day too, so it's as much about hanging around and chatting as it is about the scheduled bits. The session is aimed at adults, and you'll need a ticket to get in.

It's free entry, so you can spend the afternoon moving between the talks and the more practical side of things. The Harris is on Market Square, PR1 2PP, and the whole thing runs from midday until half-past three on Sunday 1 November.