Black History, Our History
Join BARCO to celebrate Black History Month as we takeover the Wing at the Brighton Centre.
Spread over two floors, expect to find two days of workshops and talks, as well as a brilliant showcase of local organisations and businesses, a cozy creative space, delicious food, music and theatre performances, and more! It promises to be a day considering the Black history of the whole city, and celebrating the future of Black excellence.
Saturday 10th 11:00 - 22:00
In workshop space
| 11:15-12:00 | Angelbooks | Story Time - *IN CAFE* |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | We are the tree | Workshop on resilience and courage of refugees |
| 12:15-13:00 | Stand up to Racism | Book Launch |
| 13:15-14:15 | Brighton Book Festival | Author Panel |
| 14:30-15:15 | Stand up to Racism | Black History Policing Panel |
| 15:30-16:00 | BARCO | Discussion for carnival theme |
| 16:15-17:30ish | Queer Heritage South and Radical Rhizomes | Archiving activity |
In cafe space
| 11:00-17:00 | Queer Heritage South and Radical Rhizomes | Black history bunting |
| 11:00-17:00 | Artpod People | Children's crafts (banners & flags) |
In showcase space
| 17:30-18:30 | BN1 ARTS | Showcase |
| 18:30-19:30 | Audioactive | Showcase |
| 19:30-21:30 | KTL | Sounds & tunes |
Sunday 11th 11:00 - 17:-00
In workshop space
| 11:15-12:00 | Black at Sussex | Talk about Black History at Sussex University | Gavin M-C? |
| 12:15-15:00 | Blackademia | Lecture | JLT |
| 15:15-16:45 | AFLO. the poet | Creative writing (our history in the present) | Annie |
| 16:45-17:00 | BARCO | Closing talk | Bud/Annie |
In cafe space
| 12:00 - 14:00 | Afrori Books | Big Games with Afrori for all the family |
| 14:00-15:00 | DJ Bud | Kid's Disco |
| 11:00-17:00 | Artpod People | Children's crafts (banners & flags) |
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By: Bud Johnston
Last updated: Tuesday, 29 September 2026