This page is your central hub for discovering events and activities taking place across Wolverhampton, hosted by the city’s many charities and organisations.
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It’s where you can find out about the rich contributions of our black African, British and Caribbean communities that have shaped our city’s culture and history.

We are proud to continue our support of Black History Month and the wider community throughout the year. This platform is dedicated to, promoting events, and highlighting the work of individuals and groups across the city.

Our commitment is to support the community by raising the profile of activities and work taking place across the city. This page is available all year round providing a space for residents and organisation to showcase their latest events and developments.

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If you want to find out more about Black History Month, online activities, articles or educational resources, please visit blackhistorymonth.org.uk

2024 Events

Wolverhampton African Business Forum

  • Date: 27 September
  • Time: 1pm - 4pm 
  • Location: The National Brownfield Institute, University of Wolverhampton, Springfield Campus

We are delighted to invite you to register to join the Wolverhampton African Business Forum on Friday, 27 September 2024 in Wolverhampton during Wolverhampton Business Week 2024

THEME: Empowering black and African businesses in the Wolverhampton to thrive and harness an inclusive economy; Unlocking untapped entrepreneurship, SME Growth, trade and investment opportunities between the Midlands (UK) and Africa

Join the forum to connect with other like minded leaders, businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, academia, faith communities and students across the region.

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A Welcoming Table - Collaboration over competition

  • Date: 4-5 October
  • Time: 10:30am -4:30pm 
  • Location: Wolverhampton Art Gallery

"A Welcoming Table" is an exhibition using storytelling and visual arts to amplify underrepresented voices, challenge stereotypes, and inspire positive change within Black communities. Alongside the art, the project incorporates fashion, sponsored by Wolverhampton’s African Fashion Shop, owned by Zeal and Nora Obryan, showcasing African attire as professional and stylish expressions of heritage. Aurea, who has lived in Wolverhampton for 16 years, was motivated by personal experiences of being sidelined, deciding to create her own space for voices like hers. Participants include author Pamela R. Haynes and poet Jannette Barrett, who share their personal journeys. Neville Haynes reflected on his parents’ love story and hopes such stories of love, resilience, and hard work will inspire future generations.

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Going for Gold: Based on The Frankie Lucas Story

  • Date: 24 October 
  • Time: 7:30pm 
  • Location: Arena Theatre

GOING FOR GOLD is based on a true story and charts Frankie's journey as he triesd to navigate the politics of boxing, his dreams and ambitions and the needs of his family. Set in London in the 1970s. Frankie, a two time national ABA champion, was inexplicable overlooked by Team GB for the commonwealth games in 1974. Underterred, he represented his birthplace, Saint Vincent, and defied the odds.

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