Black History Month

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Black History Month at Lincoln Bishop and the University of Lincoln

Throughout Black History Month, October 2026, Lincoln Bishop will host a variety of events that celebrate the local, national, and global contributions of Black People to various areas. Storytelling, lectures, and a one woman show from celebrated Black British creative Esme Sears are among these events.

When available, please check below for full details of booking and event location. Booking for events via Eventbrite is preferred but not obligatory.

2026 theme is Honouring Our Communities.

As per the best tradition of public engagement, these sessions are intended to educate, entertain, and challenge existing ideas and knowledge.

Dig Deep, Look Closer Think Bigger.

Timetable here - or see below for events

Who are those people on the posters?

BHM 2026 Icons

Joan Armatrading

English singer-songwriter and guitarist. Her first major commercial success came with her third and fourth albums, and she continues to play live and record studio albums. A three-time Grammy Award nominee, she has also been nominated twice for BRIT Awards as Best Female Artist.

Tendeyi Darikwa takes a throw in - Burnley 2, Bradford City 0 - Turf Moor, August 1st 2015

Tendayi Darikwa

Professional footballer and current captain of Lincoln City FC, Tendayi was born in Nottingham and also played for Nottingham Forest and Burnley, as well as playing for Zimbabwe internationally.

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Eric Irons OBE

Born in Jamaica, Eric Irons became Britain’s first black magistrate (in 1962) and was a campaigner for equal rights. Having moved to Nottingham after being recruited by the RAF in Jamaica in 1944, it was working at Chilwell Ordnance Depot in the 1950s where he challenged the prejudices of the time and improved the lives and prospects of black workers.

Programme of Events

1st October: National Poetry Day

Bring along your favourite poem by a Black writer/artist

Eventbrite booking here

6th October: Esme Sears: Witness Bound to Heal

A one woman show that is “A magical journey of healing through discovery and ritual - towards love, joy and self acceptance.” Introduced by Vice Chancellor Professor Andrew Gower.

Eventbrite booking here

6th October: The Lived Experiences of a Black Autistic Artist

Lincoln-based artist Tinashe Chipawe shares some of his experiences (with the help of Sheine Peart and Clare Lawrence) via found poetry.

Eventbrite booking here

14th October: Food and You with Acts Trust

A 2-part event that covers foods of the world and ways to cook with them, before giving guests the option of taste testing some global cuisine.

Eventbrite booking here

14th October: Roar! Storytelling

Stories from the African diaspora to entertain, educate and inform children.

Eventbrite booking here

Lincoln Bishop and Lincoln University present 'My Father's Shadow' on Tuesday 20th October:1400 in The Venue.

MY FATHER'S SHADOW is a tender portrait of family, memory and Lagos in 1993. Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Eventbrite booking here

Watch the trailer here.

Do not miss your chance to see one of the most significant films of the age.

21st October: Migrant Knowledge

Dr Oluwakemi Ibironke will explore the challenges and opportunities of moving and arriving in a new country.

Eventbrite booking here

27th October: Africa in Lincoln Cathedral Tours

Professor Heather Hughes will lead two tours around Lincoln Cathedral and highlight the many connections the Cathedral has with Africa

Eventbrite booking here

29th October: Black Skin/White Masks (Fanon, 1952): Ignatius Sancho Revisited

Workshop with Abi Teeder. Event introduced by Catherine Nnamdi, Mayor of North Hykeham.

Eventbrite booking here

Black History Month (BHM) Creative Challenge Competition 2026

Theme: “Honouring Our Communities”

We are proud to host a Black History Month Creative Challenge Competition. This competition, which is open for local primary schools to participate in, provides a platform for individuals to showcase their interpretations of how Black individuals have contributed to society throughout history and how their stories continue to inspire today.

Participants are encouraged to express their vision using any creative medium, including art, writing, photography, and video. Please capture your work by photograph or video and send your digital file to the university using this email address: sheine.peart@lincolnbishop.ac.uk

Deadline: 25th September 2026

Winner Announcement: The winner will be selected via a poll sent out to Lincoln Bishop staff and students via our online portal and the winner will be notified by email on Monday, 5th October 2026 and on this page.

Terms & Conditions:

All submitted artwork will be retained by Lincoln Bishop University and displayed on campus for public viewing.
Personal information will be handled in accordance with GDPR and will not be shared publicly.
There will be only one winner of the competition.
AI-generated work is not permitted, all submissions must be the original work of the participant.
Lincoln Bishop reserves the right to exclude any submissions deemed offensive or inappropriate.
The £50 prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for any other form of reward.
By submitting an entry, participants confirm that they give permission for Lincoln Bishop to display it publicly.

For further information please contact sheine.peart@lincolnbishop.ac.uk