The Creative Future blog highlighted this event happening on 31 October. Real Talk are hosting a Black History Month Sale at Oakland Young People’s Centre in Handsworth.

For more information, contact Craig Pinkney on 07973728465

The Slavic Soul Feast is taking place on 23 October, organised by Polish Expats Association as a part of Black History Month.

This offers an opportunity to promote knowledge on the contribution made to society by Black people along with the distinctive dances and costumes and original melodies from over 70 regions in Poland.

Lively Hops, picturesque twirls, energetic, joyful movements, coral necklaces, flowers, ribbons, head scarfs, and embroided, gaudy fabrics!

…This is also a pretext to learn more about diverse histories, heritage and culture traditions of other ethnic minorities living in the UK. Along classics of Polish alternative music you will hear  the whole range of contemporary Slavic folk beats!

With contemporary art videos examining multicultural society and ethnic identity by Andrzej Karmasz, followed by delicious vegetarian pierogi and meaty bigos.

The event takes place from 7pm at Stan’s Café @ A.E. Harris. Tickets are £3 on the door, for more information contact roma@polishexpats.org.uk

Celebrate African beauty and fashion as a part of Black History Month at Dress to Impress on 21 October at 6 – 8pm.

Hosted at National Trust’s Back to Backs, Nkem Nwachukwu will present a unique workshop, looking at different cultural ideas of beauty and explore the Back to Backs very own 1970’s Tailors Shop.

There are limited spaces, so call 0121 622 2442 to book your tickets, priced at £4.50 / £2 concessions.

In the Birmingham Post yesterday Punch Records‘ Ammo Talwar spoke his mind on what he sees as Birmingham’s neglect of this year’s Black History Month, especially in comparison to the enthusiasm shown over the Staffordshire Hoard:

When do we start pleasing the really big crowds – the ones who aren’t there, the ones who want to see something different? Do we have to get a metal detector down to Handsworth to unearth Apache Indian’s first gold tooth, or lock on to Steel Pulse’s forgotten cymbal set?

It’s Black History Month and there should be real effort and real funding to promote the treasures left to us by Birmingham’s black achievers.

Can’t argue with that.

The Black History Month website has a full run-down of everything happening over October (click the link and scroll down the page). It’s a little tricky to pick things out, although I’ve heard good things of East is East which is on at The Rep and Eric Roberson will be at The Drum on 10 Oct.

In the Birmingham Post piece Ammo mentions a showing of the controversial documentary, Deen Tight:

Filmed on location with Muslim rappers, DJs, slam poets, breakdancers and a graffiti artist in concerts, recording studios, at homes and in the streets. Our story focuses on the perceived conflict between traditional religious ideals and modernity, as well as both the positives and negatives of Western Pop culture on todays’ Muslim youth

That’s at The Drum on 13 October.

Evolution Fashion Show and After Party will be:

an innovative fashion experience with rule breaking new designers showcasing example garments from their portfolios. London designers such as GarBell, with unique Birmingham models will be present to showcase their designs. To enjoy the event in the spirit of Black History Month there will also be a movie corner showing black movies and clips.

More info on the Breaking Chains With Knowledge MySpace page.  It seems like the Nu Century Arts site is down at the mo.