Eagle-eyed residents in Greenwich might have noticed that the rainbow crossings have changed colour - here is why.
Tomorrow marks the beginning of Black History Month, and to celebrate, Greenwich council have re-painted the already colour crossings in the Pan African colours.
Greenwich council is thanking the many sponsors for help with the crossings.
Black History Month is celebrated in October each year and gives us the opportunity to recognise, appreciate and celebrate the diverse communities, the role models that are inspiring the next generation, and the rich heritage that has shaped the borough we live in today.
A Greenwich council spokesman: "Black History Month is essential in promoting learning, providing information and contributing to community cohesion.
"People from all different walks of life live in Greenwich and it’s important that all our young residents are inspired by people they can relate to and see stories that mirror their own experience."
There are lots of events happening throughout the borough this month celebrating black and minority ethnic history, see event listings below.
Events are free unless otherwise stated.
October 3
Black Female Entrepreneurs Group stalls
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 11am-6pm
Exhibition of African-Caribbean inspired hand-made products.
Poetry day with Pete Godismo
West Greenwich Library, SE10 8NN, 5.30pm
Join Peter Godismo for a poetry session with poems cover a wide range of issues from love, hate, identity, tradition and governance.
October 4
Celebrating black women writers
Shrewsbury House, SE18 3EG, 7pm, £3
Writers Tatiana Mais and Ola Owanubi read extracts from their books and answer your questions in a session chaired by Dr Pauline Muir, Lecturer in arts management at Goldsmiths College.
October 7
Black presence of renaissance art
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 2pm
The Caribbean Social Forum hosts a talk by historian Michael Ohajuru about black presence in renaissance art.
October 9
Hidden stories of our journeys
Woolwich Town Hall, SE18 6PW, 7pm
Join the celebration of stories from the past, present and future of Greenwich residents. Listen to talks from inspirational business women, watch performances from community groups and network at the where refreshments will be served. Tickets are free but places are limited so reserve your place on Eventbrite.
October 10
Poetry day with Pete Godismo
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 5.30pm
Join Peter Godismo for a poetry session with poems cover a wide range of issues from love, hate, identity, tradition and governance.
Concrete Jungle: d’bi.young-in-Residence
Bathway Theatre, Woolwich, SE18 6QX, 7pm
A 75-minute monodrama exploring Ritual as Recovery in the unfinished project of Emancipation. Concrete Jungle peers into the past festering sore of the Transatlantic Slave Trade to recontextualize the present and reimagine the future.
October 11
Global Fusion Music & Arts World Cinema night: Malcolm X
Charlton House, Charlton Road, Charlton, SE7 8RE, 7.30pm, £3
October 14
From Mother Land to Mother Country
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 2pm
The Caribbean Social Forum host an interactive workshop by members from the Windrush Generation on what they experienced after their arrival in Britain.
October 16
Black women entrepreneurs: Turning your passion into your business
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 12.30pm
The talk will explore examples of black entrepreneurs and their motivations for creating the products or services they did and the impact this made on their respective societies.
African card making workshop
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 1pm-3pm
Adult workshop on card-making using African fabric.
October 18
Ignatius Sancho
Shrewsbury House, SE18 3EG, 7pm, £3
Celebrate the life and music of Ignatius Sancho, an African writer, composer and abolitionist who was born on a slave ship in 1729 and lived in Greenwich from the age of two.
October 20
Beyond the Book
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 4.30pm
Young adults book club with Black History Month-themed films, talks and books.
October 23
Black entrepreneurs in history
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 11am
Talk and workshop.
October 24
Beyond the Book
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 4.30pm
Young People’ Club with Black History Month-themed films, talks and books.
October 26
Black History Month children’s workshops
Charlton House, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE, 1pm-4pm
Celebrate Black History Month with an afternoon of fun activities including storytelling, drumming workshops, face painting, jewellery making, clay mask making, wooden decorations, tie die and African flags.
October 27
Martin Luther King tribute
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ES, 8pm, £16
Martin Luther King was the non-violent champion of the 1950s and 1960s US Civil Rights movement that stopped legal discrimination against non-white citizens. His movement, which envisaged a country void of segregation and racism, was also marked by great music, songs and poetry. Revisit some of the art and dramatic stories of the Civil Rights movement with Global Fusion Music and Arts at Greenwich Theatre.
October 30
Black entrepreneurs in history
West Greenwich Library, SE10 8NN, 11am
Talk and workshop.
October 31
Black Female Entrepreneurs Group stalls
Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ, 11am-6pm
Exhibition of African-Caribbean inspired hand-made products.
Decus Ensemble
St Alfege Church, Greenwich, SE10 9BJ, 1.05pm
This group of professional musicians uncovers hidden chamber music, bringing works by less well known composers to a wider audience. No ticket needed, just turn up. Pre-concert talk, 12.15pm.
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