Conor Sharkey

Black Heritage in NI; Hidden History project – Podcast series About the project The Black Heritage Project is a community-focused initiative that explores and celebrates Black history, heritage, culture and contributions through education, engagement and creative activities. The project aims to increase awareness and understanding of Black history while encouraging dialogue, inclusion and community participation … Read more

Black Heritage in NI; Hidden History project – Photography Services About the project The Black Heritage Project is a community-focused initiative that explores and celebrates Black history, heritage, culture and contributions through education, engagement and creative activities. The project aims to increase awareness and understanding of Black history while encouraging dialogue, inclusion and community participation … Read more

THE North West Migrants Forum’s bid to make Black history an embedded part of the Northern Ireland school curriculum took a step forward when it was tabled at the National Education Union’s annual conference. Held in Derry’s Bishop’s Gate Hotel, the assembly brought educators and union representatives together to reflect, challenge and take action on one of the most … Read more

DOZENS of people gathered in Ulster University’s Magee campus on Friday, October 24, for the North West Migrants Forum’s annual Black History Summit. The theme this year was ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’ and attendees listened to speakers from all regions of the UK as they reflected on current debates surrounding migration, race and identity. The Black History … Read more

AUTHOR, educator and activist Zita Holbourne (main picture) will be among the keynote speakers at the North West Migrants Forum’s fifth Black History Summit. Taking place at Ulster University’s Magee campus, Derry, on Friday October 24, the theme of this year’s Summit is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’ which invites attendees to reflect on … Read more

THE North West Migrants Forum is looking to celebrate Northern Ireland’s inspirational Black people by including them in the next phase of its Hidden History exhibition. Perhaps you know a Black person working in a community organisation, in a school, in a hospital? Maybe they are blazing a trail in the field of law or … Read more

THE public are being urged to celebrate Northern Ireland’s inspirational Black people by putting them forward for inclusion in a new exhibition. From community heroes to family members to those doing brilliant work in their respective professional fields, the North West Migrants Forum is keen to hear about those helping shape modern society. In July the … Read more

A staggering 912 people viewed our Hidden History NI exhibition during its first month of being on display. The collection left Derry Central Library on Friday, having amassed hundreds of visits and many positive comments. It has now opened in Creggan Library where it will remain on display throughout August. The exhibition is a significant … Read more

FOLLOWING the launch of our Black Heritage: Hidden History NI exhibition, we are offering monthly workshops to groups interested in deepening their understanding of Black history in Northern Ireland. Funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, we hope these sessions will inspire learning, dialogue and reflection on race, identity and belonging. Anyone can register, whether you are … Read more

THE North West Migrants Forum has launched a groundbreaking exhibition which explores like never before the contributions of Black people to society here. Unveiled at Derry’s Central Library on Tuesday, July 1, the exhibition is a significant component of the charity’s ‘Black Heritage in NI: Hidden History Project’ which began in 2022 following an award … Read more