Black History Month Conference 2025

Join us for a powerful day of reflection, celebration, and courageous conversation.

Black History Month 2025 is a time to honour the strength, creativity, and brilliance of Black communities—past, present, and future. This year’s theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, calls us to recognise not only the struggles, but the resilience, resistance, and achievements that shape Black British life.

Hosted at the iconic Martin Luther King House in Manchester, this one-day conference brings together community leaders, students, families, educators, and professionals for a dynamic and inspiring programme. Expect thought-provoking speakers, creative performances, lived experience panels, and practical actions we can all take to build a more inclusive and just society.

This is more than a conference—it’s a call to action. Come ready to learn, connect, and stand firm in your own power and pride.

🎟️ Spaces are limited—book early to avoid disappointment.

AGENDA

09:30 – 10:00 | Arrival, Registration & Networking

10:00 – 10:15 | Introductions/Welcome

• Welcome from Host
• Context of the theme and why this gathering matters

10:15 – 10.30 | Spoken Word Poem

• Spoken Word Performance: "Rooted in Power" by a young poet

10.30 – 10:45 | Discussion

• Discussion on the Black History Month theme - Sstanding firm in power - What does it mean to you?

10:45 – 11:15 | Sharing Lived experience though video

• Young people/children and Adults

11:15 – 11.30 | Break

11.30 - 12.00 | Sharing your reflections on the videos and what was said/experienced

An opportunity for you to share - consider impact, solutions/actions required

Black in the Workplace

• What bias still shows up today subtle or overt?
• How can workplaces better support Black progression?
• What does “bringing your whole self” mean in a work context?
• Who opened a door for you – and how can you open one for someone else?
• What role does power play in workplace dynamics?  

Black in Education

• What’s missing from the curriculum?
• Have you seen yourself reflected in your school experience?
• How do we embed Black excellence, not just trauma, into teaching?
• What would a truly inclusive school look and feel like?
• How do we support Black educators?

12:00 – 12.30 | Delegate Feedback/facilitator summary of key points

12.30 – 1.15 | Lunch

1.15 – 1.45 | Break out discussion

• sharing lived experiences the impact of racism childhood to adulthood, solutions, actions, good practice

1.45 - 2.30 | Feedback with actions and solutions

2.30 - 3.15 | Summary

• Facilitator summary of key points and actions, good practice in his learning/working environment, tips for moving forward

2.30 - 3.15 | Q & A

3.30 | Close

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Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue and take meaningful action towards embedding storytelling into the anti-racist curriculum. Join us in creating educational spaces where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

register now to secure your spot at our Black History Month event on 21 October 2025