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Celebrating Black History Month 2025

At The Brunswick Centre, we're supporting Black History Month! A national celebration promoting and celebrating the contributions that Black African and Caribbean people have made not only in the UK but in world history!
The theme this year is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride'
The theme focuses on two core values: power and pride.
Power represents the influence, leadership, and capacity to effect positive change. It acknowledges the visionaries who have led political, civil rights, and social movements, as well as those who have broken barriers in business, education, and the arts. Their legacies remind us that true power is not about titles but about the collective strength, courage, and unity used to forge a more equitable future for all.
Pride reflects cultural identity, heritage, and the celebration of Black excellence. From the art and music to the stories passed through generations, pride is the heartbeat of Black communities worldwide. It’s about knowing where we come from, embracing our history, and walking boldly into the future without compromise or apology. Pride is a declaration of the beauty, the resilience, and the unmatched contributions of Black culture to the world.
- sourced from Black History Month.org.uk
Find out what's happening locally for Black History Month:
Emmanuel Sonubi - Saturday 11th October 2025
Emmanuel’s hilarious and heartfelt show explores his life after surviving heart failure, facing the cause of the trauma, and the strange and funny ways we all find to keep going when life gets hard. It’s about turning life's toughest moments into comedy gold, finding the laughs in survival and the punchlines in perseverance.
Time: 8:30pm – 22:30pm
Venue: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Click here to purchase tickets
Celebrating Black History Month Quiz Night - Thursday 23rd October 2025
A fun quiz celebrating Black British history with a local slant. Prizes including an air fryer, shopping vouchers and signed records & books donated by the British Library are up for grabs. Tickets are free so round up some mates and get a team together!
A partnership event with Kirklees Libraries, Local Services 2 You and the British Library's Living Knowledge Network.
Time: 7pm
Venue: Revolution Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 2PT (Ticketed event upstairs)