black history month 2025

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STANDING FIRM IN PRIDE AND POWER

With Black History Month 2025, we continue our decade-long tradition of using film and discussion to spotlight Black stories, culture and creativity. This year, under the theme of “Standing Firm in Pride and Power”, we’ll celebrate Black identity, culture and collective strength through a powerful programme of screenings, performances, and conversations.

We believe in the power of cinema to spark dialogue, deepen understanding and empower communities. Our Black History Month events create space for reflection, celebration and action.

PRIDE is about embracing and celebrating identity, heritage, and lived experiences.

POWER reflects the strength of community, legacy, and leadership that inspires generations.

Together, we’ll honour voices past and present through stories that challenge, uplift and unite.

from 2nd - 31st october 2026

PAST EVENTS

Since 2015, we’ve hosted Black History Month events rooted in community, culture and connection. Each year, we spotlight culturally significant films, inviting filmmakers, artists, academics, and local changemakers to join us in conversation.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed an incredible range of talent, including cultural icon Victor Romero Evans, pionerring academic Lez Henry, acclaimed actress Cathy Tyson, Jazz re:freshed co-founder Justin McKenzie, the dynamic IROKO Theatre Company, and influential voices such as Sabrina Fearon Melville, Amanda Bright, and Dr Kewesa John.

2021: THE STORY OF LOVERS ROCK

2022: THE WOMAN KING

2023: THE BLACKENING

2024: BOB MARLEY ONE LOVE

Celebrating black history across boroughs - coming to a screen near you!

We’ll be hosting a special Black History Month film series across Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Barking & Dagenham and beyond, featuring thought-provoking screenings, live performances, panel discussions and opportunities for community-led programming.