Black History Month in Trafford to Focus on Abolition of Slavery

Black History Month in Trafford will this year highlight events marking the abolition of slavery 200 years ago. .

Celebrated in October, the Month generally turns the spotlight on contributions and achievements of black people. However, according to the organisers, this year the programme for the month will be built around searches for ancestors, dance and drama, arts, activities in schools and poetry.

Mandy Hughes from the organising committee said the celebration is not just about black people and urged that particularly this year, everyone should be involved.

She said ‘all [people] are invited to reflect on the slavery theme .’ “We will be reflecting on what it meant 200 years ago to people, both white and black,” she added. (contact Mandy at mandy.hughes@trafford.gov.uk)