BHH365 Launch: 50 years on from the Black Parents Movement, Standing Firm in Power & Pride

Join us for the launch of the Black History Haringey 365 programme at Wolves Lane Horticulture Centre.

There will be a panel discussion reflecting on 50 years since the Black Parents Movement was established in North London, in response to the disparities faced by Black children in the education system. As a grassroots movement, it was led by Black parents advocating for better educational opportunities, resources and support for their children. The panel will also explore the national Black History Month theme ‘Standing Firm in Power & Pride’, and will include an opportunity for the audience to ask questions. The discussion will be chaired by Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp, Director of Culture & Communities at Haringey Council.

Panellists will include:

• Roxy Harris, Chair of the George Padmore Institute
• Paulette Henry, Black Rootz
• Nels Abbey, writer, media executive, satirist

There will also been live music from the DJ Academy and Pan Nation and spoken word performances from exciting emerging local poets and musicians.

This event is open to everyone, and we look forward to seeing you there!

To explore the full Black History Haringey programme 2025, visit Black History Haringey 365 | Haringey Council, where you can find events, resources, quizzes and much more.

Please be in touch with culture@haringey.gov.uk if you have any access or dietary requirements. There will be light refreshments available. 

About the venue: Wolves Lane is a Horticultural centre, a community food growing hub, and events space in the heart of Wood Green. 

The nearest tube station is Wood Green, from here you can get the W4 bus. The nearest bus stop to Wolves Lane is Sylvan Avenue. 

Photo credit: Photographer is Julian Stapleton and the image can be found in The George Padmore Institute archive.