Black History Month
October has been a month of celebration, reflection and learning as Sandwell marked Black History Month 2025.
This year’s theme, ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’, highlights leadership, resilience and the strength to create positive change.
The month is always a great opportunity to learn more about Black History, but also how we can impact change going forwards.
Still to Come…
Whilst the month might be winding down, there is still plenty going on on to celebrate Black History in Sandwell and the surrounding area.
🖼️ Abraham Babajide Cole – Bound by Roots, Divided by Paths 🖼️
🗓️ 01/10/25 – 31/10/2025 🗓️
Birmingham based artist Abraham Babajide Cole has been running an exhibition all month at nearby Dudley Library.
It explores themes of migration, memory and identity through a variety of art forms. It is an ex cellent opportunity for visitors to learn more about the identity and emotion in a migrant and BAME context culture.
The event is free and will be running until 31st October.
🎤 David Olusogo in Conversation with Kwame Kwei-Armah 🎤
🗓️ 17/11/2025, 8pm 🗓️
There’s plenty to look forward to in the surrounding West Midlands area, too.
Historian David Olusoga recently appeared on the hit show Celebrity Traitors, but he’ll be ditching the round table for a more informed discussion on 17th November at Warwick Arts Centre.
He’ll be joined by Kwame Kwei-Armah to discuss the 60th anniversary of Britain’s First Race Relations Act, how our society has evolved from then, and where we find ourselves today.
The talk will be on 17th November at 8pm at Warwick Arts Centre, and guests are able to book below.
Looking Ahead
While Black History Month may be coming to an end, the spirit of unity, learning and progress it promotes continues year-round.
At Forward Carers, we recognise that Black and ethnic minority Carers often face unique barriers in accessing the support they need—financial, emotional, and systemic.
Research from Carers UK found that 21% of BAME Carers provide over 50 hours of care per week, compared with 10% of White Carers. This highlights the disproportionate caring responsibilities within some communities, and the need for targeted support and understanding.
Through our partnerships, we’re working to make a difference — ensuring that every Carer, whatever their background, feels recognised, supported, and valued.
Check out our what’s on page to learn more about what we offer and some of the events you can get involved in.
As we approach the final stages of Black History Month, let’s remember the past, and build for the future.
Together we can stand firm in power and pride, not just this October, but always.
