Cultural projects unveiled for Black History Month

The projects include dance, music and a living exhibition

Ten special events from an open mic night to a two-day celebration of African dance and culture have been unveiled to mark Black History Month in Liverpool.

Under the theme "Power and Pride", funding has been awarded to a range of creative projects to showcase and honour the rich contributions of Black communities to the city's culture.

One highlight is More Than Words by Brodie Arthur and Leah Watson, an open mic and panel event at the city's Everyman Theatre.

Also, the Liverpool Lighthouse Gospel Project will see a school-based programme teaching gospel and Black history through performance.

The full list of commissions also includes:

• Digital Immersive Portraits by Robert Awork - a living exhibition at St George's Hall featuring 3D-printed community portraits with embedded audio stories

• African Roots 2025 at The Black-E - a two-day celebration of African dance and cultural heritage

• Black Actors Collective Headshot Exhibition - a photographic showcase of Black performers, also at the Everyman.

Harry Doyle, Liverpool City Council's cabinet member for culture, said: "October acts as vital moment to honour the contributions of Liverpool's Black communities.

"These commissions reflect the power of creativity to inspire, educate, and connect us and are part of our ongoing commitment to support diverse voices.

"We hope these commissions will spark conversations and help shape a more inclusive cultural future for our city."

More Than Words co-creator Brodie Arthur said it was a "perfect way to celebrate".

Any other Liverpool-based group wanting to organise an activity for Black History Month listings, can submit it to Culture Liverpool by filling in the form and naming it BHM2025.