Black History Month
October is Black History Month. This annual national celebration aims to spread awareness of and pride in Black contributions to British society, and to foster an understanding of Black history in general.
National Museums Liverpool participates each year with a series of activities and talks across its venues. Have a look at this year's programme of Black History Month events.
Further information and details of all the events taking place across the UK each year can be found on the Black History Month website.
Black History Month 2007 saw the premiere of 'Destination Freedom' at the International Slavery Museum, a scene from which is pictured above. Based upon the true story of William and Ellen Craft, this performance follows their personal journey from enslavement to freedom.
You can listen to podcasts or read transcripts of two other events from Black History Month 2007 on this website:
The following items from our collections and temporary exhibitions have been Artwork of the Month during previous years' Black History Months