Black History Month 2024
Celebrate Black History Month at Buckinghamshire Libraries. Join us in celebrating the rich history, culture and contributions of Black communities.
Throughout October, we will host a variety of events and activities, including hosting the fantastic Black British Ballet at High Wycombe Library. Find out what's on here: bit.ly/BucksLibrariesEvents
Featured events
Island Movements is a short ballet that tells the epic story of Windrush and explores the impact of this generation’s experiences on their families, communities and society. Beginning with a young Caribbean soldier in WW2 Britain, this moving tale follows her and her family through their life in the UK up to the current day.
Featuring original music by the groundbreaking Kinetika Bloco, the story is driven by a pulsating mix of reggae, calypso and contemporary black British music. The show will be followed by a Q&A with the dancers and creators.
If you’ve never seen a ballet before, then this is the one for you!
Where: High Wycombe Library
When: Friday 1 November at 2pm
Dive into the world of words and beats with Rhyme and Reason, a dynamic workshop for young adults where we explore the heart of modern British rap and grime, uncovering the connections between these powerful forms of expression and spoken word poetry.
Whether you’re a seasoned writer, an aspiring rapper, or just someone who loves to play with words, you’ll have the freedom to write poems, raps, or any form of expression that speaks to you. It's all about finding your voice.
Workshop details:
- High Wycombe Library on Tuesday 1 October at 4 to 5pm and Tuesday 8 October 4 to 5pm
- Burnham Community Library on Friday 4 October 4 to 5pm
- Chesham Library on Tuesday 15 October 4 to 5pm
Age recommendation: 13+