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Now – 31 Oct
THROUGH THEIR EYES: EXHIBITION
A series of five environmental portraits taken from people who have left Somaliaand settled in Liverpool. Venue: Events at World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4393.

Sat 6-7 Oct
DESTINATION FREEDOM
A performance based on the true story of William and Ellen Craft, following their personal journey from enslavement to freedom. Venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ. 2pm-3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Wed 10 Oct
WOMEN AGAINST SLAVERY
Join local historian Dominique Tessier for a talk and presentation. Venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ. 1pm-4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Thurs 11 Oct
DEBATE: REPARATIONS
This debate will explore the subject of reparations, whether financial payment should be made to members of the African Diaspora who are descendants of enslaved Africans. Guest speakers include Dorothy Kuya and Esther Stanford. Venue: International Slavery Museum (Inside Merseyside Maritime Museum). Albert Dock, Liverpool. 6pm-8pm (5.30pm refreshments). Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4543

Sat 13 Oct
TALES FROM AFRICA
This interactive storytelling session is specially designed for children under 8 to tell them about traditional African stories. Venue: International Slavery Museum (Inside Merseyside Maritime Museum). Albert Dock, Liverpool. 1.30pm, 2.30pm &3.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Sat 13 & 14 Oct
BLACK INSPIRATION
Big Draw celebrates and explores black history through creativity in an artist-led workshop. Venue: International Slavery Museum (Inside Merseyside Maritime Museum). Albert Dock, Liverpool. 1pm-4pm.Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Sat 13 Oct & 11 Nov
TALES FROM AFRICA
An interactive storytelling session. Venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ. 1.30pm; 2.30pm; 3.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Sun 14 Oct
LIFE IN WEST AFRICA
Meet Abazu and Abeni and find out about everyday life in Nigeria. Venue: International Slavery Museum (Inside Merseyside Maritime Museum). Albert Dock, Liverpool.l.1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Tues 16-17 Oct
DECONSTRUCTING HISTORY
A two day event offering a new approach to understanding Liverpool’s role in the abolitionist movement. Venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ. 10am-3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Sun 21-22 Oct
AFRICAN BEATS
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of African drumming and tribal dance. Venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ. 1.30pm; 2.30pm; 3.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Mon 22–26 Oct
SON OF AFRICA
A fascinating film about ex-slave and abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, as told in his own words. Venue: World Museum Liverpool, 127 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2JH. 0151 207 0001. 10am-5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4393.

Tues 23 Oct
AFRICAN BATIK
Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn about the art of African batik printing with our expert. Venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ. 10am-3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Tues 16 – 27 Oct
ROUGH CROSSINGS
As the American War of Independence reaches its climax, a plantation slave and a British Naval Officer embark on an epic journey in search of freedom. Divided by barriers of race but united in their ambitions for equality, their convictions will change attitudes towards slavery forever. A compelling true story. Venue: Liverpool Playhouse, Williamson Sq, Liverpool, L1 1EL. Tickets: £8-£19.50. Info: 0151 709 4776/ www.everymanplayhouse.com

Sat 20 & 28 Oct
BIG DRAW – INSPIRED BHM
Get creative in this artist-led family event. Venue: International Slavery Museum (Inside Merseyside Maritime Museum). Albert Dock, Liverpool. 1pm-4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4499.

Sun 21 Oct
BHM CULTURAL FOOD FEAST
Free food tasting of cultural food, plus showcase and exhibitors. Family fun day. Venue: Feston Park, Palm House. 12noon-6pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 708 5278.

Thurs 25-26 Oct
THE BROTHERS SIZE
The Brothers Size mingles Nigerian Yoruba myth with the earthily poetic life of present day Louisiana to create a playful and deeply original drama. There are two brothers Size: Ogun has worked hard to get his own auto-repair shop; Oshoosi always takes the wrong track…Venue: Liverpool Everyman, 13 Hope St, Liverpool, L1 9BH. Tickets: £8-£12.50. Info: 0151 709 4776/ www.everymanplayhouse.com

Mon 26 & 28 Oct
SON OF AFRICA
This fascinating film tells the story of Olaudah Equiano, ex-slave and abolitionist as told in his own words. Venue: Events at World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool. 11am & 12 noon. And 28 Oct – 1pm. 1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0151 478 4393.

Sat 27 Oct
BHM ACHIEVERS AWARD
So many great people out there….so little time! Venue: Crown Plaza Hotel, Liverpool. 7pm. Adm: £35. Info: 0151 708 5278.

Wed 31 Oct
BHM CLOSING CEREMONY
A finale event for what has been a terrific month. Venue: Kuumba Amani Millennium Centre. Info: 0151 708 5278.

NOVEMBER

Tues 6 –10 Nov
LISA’S SEX STRIKE
Set in 2007 in a northern mill-town where intolerable racial tensions are tearing the mixed community apart, Lisa hatches an outrageous plot to encourage peace - a sex strike - no more nooky ‘til the fighting stops, with riotously funny consequences. Venue: Liverpool Everyman, 13 Hope St, Liverpool, L1 9BH. Adm: £8-£12.50. Info: 0151 709 4776/ www.everymanplayhouse.com