Honouring our communities this Black History Month
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Thursday 1 October 2026
October is Black History Month and the theme this year is ‘Honouring Our Communities’.
Black History Month brings people together to celebrate culture, history and achievements of Black and minority ethnic communities – remembering the past and focusing on the future.
As always there is a packed programme of events happening across the UK.
Take a look at the excellent Black History Month website for articles, profile and history articles and a calendar of events taking place around the country.
There are a number of events happening in London here including:
The Black Poetry Shutdown – Black History Month 2026
Black British Book Festival 2026 | Barbican
Black History Tour of British Museum
NLA Walking Tour: Brixton Black History
The Music is Black: A British Story Exhibition at V&A East Museum
Find out more about the Black History Month programme in Scotland and Northern Ireland here.
Contact is here for all families
At Contact, honouring our communities means having a commitment to listening to and learning from the diverse experiences of families with disabled children. We want to make sure that Contact is a place where everyone feels supported – no matter what their race, religion or background – and for all families to know that we are here for them, feel seen and valued, and are able to shape the support we provide.