Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a nationally-recognised commemoration of the history, achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK.
Bristol is well known as a city rich in Black culture and heritage, with a history of social activism ranging from the Bristol Bus Boycott in 1963 to the removal of the Edward Colston statue in 2020. This year is particularly poignant for the city after the recent passing of civil rights activist Roy Hackett.
There will be a number of events around the city to promote knowledge and understanding of Black History and culture. Bristol is one of seven host cities for a national art project to transform how we understand the Transatlantic Enslavement of Afrikans and its impact on all of us where artists, local schools and communities will be involved in a sculpture trail around the city.
