Black to the Future 2016 – an event to showcase Preston’s achievers of African heritage.
Black to the Future 2015
Wed 5th October 2016, 6.30pm, Fulwood Methodist Church, Watling Street Road, Preston PR2 8EA
Contact: Jonathan Pond, 0794 0736381, jonathan@prestonblackhistorygroup.org.uk
Preston Black History Group is hosting an event, Black to the Future 2016, to celebrate Black History Month, October 2016. The event will highlight Black Achievements and Black Achievers. Our displays will illustrate some of the contributions made to the development of mankind by people of African origin throughout history. The achievers we present are Preston people who have succeeded in their individual fields and will share their inspirational journeys with you. All too often these stories have not been heard. We think it is time for a change and time to celebrate our community.
Amelie and Moses with Preston’s Mayor 2015
The reason why we choose this celebration for 2016 Black History Month is to highlight these achievements. We seek to educate the next generation of young people from our community to value and respect their African heritage. We want to inspire them to fulfil their potentials, hopes and dreams. Sharing pride by linking them to the inspirational people we have living amidst us.
The evening will be held on Wednesday 5th October and will begin at 6.15pm for light refreshments and networking. The presentations will start at 6.55pm. The venue for the evening is Fulwood Methodist Church, Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EA.
The event will be attended by the Mayor of Preston and other local dignitaries as well as community heads and many interested members of the community.
October is Black History Month when we put on a number of events to educate, celebrate and explore our African heritage. This year there are events planned throughout October. Information can be found on the calendar on our website www.prestonblackhistorygroup.org.uk
