celebrating
hull's black history

Communities coming together to remember and celebrate Hull and it’s amazing history.

The theme for 2025 “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”.
1 October until 31 October 2025

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Celebrating who we are

Proud of our history

This year, we invite our community to celebrate Hull’s Black history.

From civil rights activists to artists and entrepreneurs, their contributions enrich our city.

Join us for events, exhibitions, and conversations illuminating Hull’s Black community.

Black History Month

meet the people

William cline bailey

Musical Artist, Songwriter and Drummer

Cecil Jones CJ

Musician

hekima

Musician and Community Worker

Chiedu oraka

Musical Artist

The Trailblazers

Sislin Fay Allen

Policewoman

prince albert jacob

Royal Air Force

Nichelle Nichols

Actor

Una Winifred Atwell

Pianist and composer

coming up

the nearness of elsewhere

Artlink Hull invites you to The Nearness of Elsewhere, a new commission of paintings and digital projections by London-based artist Emma Prempeh

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