Peace in troubled times
Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association (SADACCA), in association with other community organisations will be holding a series of events to mark and celebrate Black History Month throughout October 2014.
The theme for this year is ‘peace in troubled times’.
Keynote speakers: Sophia Cannan and Ishaaq Haywood.
Black History Month will be launched on:
Sunday 5th October 2014
4.45pm to 8pm
Venue: SADACCA, 48 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JB
All welcome.
For more information about the month's events call 0114 275 3479
Black History Month aims are to promote and share the knowledge of the contributions of black people and their achievements, heighten the confidence and awareness among the community.
Black History Month has been celebrated in the USA since 1926, initiated by Dr. Carter G Woodson. Celebrated in February, it was thought that such a Month was necessary in order to neutralise the ignorance and deliberate distortion of our history. This would also enable us to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of African /Caribbean people in the Diasporas in keeping alive our heritage.
In Britain, Black History Month was first celebrated in October in1987 as part of the African Jubilee Year. Since then it has become an annual event each October, to recognise celebration and embrace the achievements of our communities.