A Black History Month celebration event was held in Little Hulton at St. Paul’s Peel Parish Church.
The event was organised by Women with Wings, a charity that helps women, who have come over to England, get employed and be career trained.
Jasmine Bakhre, the founding CEO of Women with Wings, outlined why events like this are important.
Jasmine stated: “Events like this help educate the community on Black History Month and what it is. The main point is to celebrate the work of the black people in the community.”
At the event, there were steel drums being played, poems being read, and a range of stalls from food selling to free health advice.
Ian McCance, a diabetes health advisor from Salford Royal, attended the event to raise awareness of type 2 diabetes, which is nearly twice as likely to develop in black adults.
“We came to an event four weeks ago, and what was advised to us from the African and black communities was that health wasn’t discussed much, so they were appreciative of today.
“We have adapted our literature to suit different cultural backgrounds.”
The first Black History Month celebrated in the UK was in 1987, on the 150th anniversary of slavery being abolished in the Caribbean.
Black History Month was chosen to be celebrated in October because it is traditionally a time when African leaders gather to talk about important issues.
This year’s theme for Black History Month has been Saluting Our Sisters, highlighting and acknowledging the important role black women have played and continue to play in our society.
Ceremonial Mayor and Councilor Gina Reynolds gave a speech at the event acknowledging the work of black women.
“It’s imperative that we pay tribute to these women.
“They have soared to great heights, broken many barriers, and defied expectations.”
“Their grace, strength, and determination have shaped and enriched our city for many years.”
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