Black History Month Opening Ceremony

Join us as we mark the beginning of Black History Month in London!

Connect with community groups, explore our latest exhibitions, and come together through music, dance, and conversation. This special afternoon, presented in partnership with the London Black Heritage Council, offers an opportunity to reflect, learn, and celebrate the enduring contributions and stories of London’s vibrant Black history and community.

This year’s theme, Empowered Voices, Endless Possibilities: 200 Years of Living History, anchors the program which will feature speakers Arielle Tucker, Carl Cadogan, Mayor Josh Morgan, MP Arielle Kayabaga, and keynote address from Dr. Nicole Kaniki, alongside live performances by Helen Hibbert, Nadine Philips, Andrea Miller, Ibukun Kolapo, Aqil Melchoirand Joshua Williams. Following the program, attendees are invited to meet TD Curator of Collections, Zahra McDoom, among other community groups throughout our Atrium and Vault 421 spaces. McDoom, curator of Black Lives Lived Here: London Family Photos, 1910s-1960s, will share insights on the exhibition’s development, key themes, and stories.