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A major new mural celebrating the roots and activism of Benjamin Zephaniah is to be unveiled in Handsworth Park on Sunday 14th April 2024. Commissioned by Black Heritage Walks Network (BHWN) and completed by internationally renowned artist Bunny Bread founder of Create Not Destroy, the work celebrates Zephaniah's stature as ‘The People's Champion’
Spring is here and the days are getting warmer but the 'cost of living crisis 2023' still continues.
We have teamed up with Legacy West Midlands, Birmingham City Council and local providers to ensure that our most vulnerable communities are supported throughout this crisis. We now have two BAME social welfare hubs Edgbaston and Highgate, which form part of our overall Hub & Spoke health outreach strategy in the areas surrounding our regular walks.
Taiba Aqeel is currently a student at Aston University, studying Bsc History and Politics. She has a strong desire to learn more about underrepresented history, as well as a very keen interest in the Heritage sector.
Black Heritage Walks Network tours can now be found on Yupp, a brand new platform showcasing city expereinces. You can now book our Madiba Walk and Ida B Wells Walk on Yupp
Black Heritage Walks Network is proud to be presenting arts workshops and walks at the B2022 Festival Site in Handsworth on 5th August 2022.
Black Heritage Walks Network have teamed up with China Plate, Birmingham Hippodrome and Birmingham 2022 Festival have launched Soho Settlers, a Creative City Project featuring a new heritage walk and a series of audio stories and poems inspired by residents of the Soho Road and Handsworth.
Black Heritage Walks Network are the proud winner of the Community Legacy Award 2022!
The Spirit of the Caribbean Annual Ball incorporating the Black Honour Awards will bring together like-minded people who uphold and share similar values. The Awards acknowledges what has gone before and laying the foundations for what is yet to come. It aims to show recognition and pay tribute to the outstanding contribution and excellent work carried out by member of our community daily. Black Heritage Walks Network was nominated for the Community Legacy Award.
Calling all Handsworth Residents and those with Handsworth Histories. We are a creating a story and memory sharing space with ChinanPlate Theatre at Handsworth Library.
The event starts with a walk around the area and then coffee, cake and a catch up. Interested to get involved? You can join Black Heritagewalks Network and Over Hear on Tuesday 3rd May (2-5pm) for a mini memory walk and workshop.
Windrush Gala Birmingham Sat 18th June 2022.
The event is held at the Edgbaston Stadium previously known as Edgbaston Cricket Ground. This is a Black Tie or Formal Dress event. The following community organisations involved are:
