This Black History Month, Trinity Leeds is celebrating Black stories, achievements, pioneers and culture with Our Legacy: The Next Chapter.
Created by Leeds-based events company Boomchikkaboom, the exhibition will feature four striking totems on the mall, showcasing inspirational people from Leeds’ Black community and the positive impact they’re making across the city and beyond.
The exhibition is now open and will be on display throughout Black History Month.
Discover Our Legacy
Take a closer look at the totems to discover the stories of inspiring creatives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, sportspeople and changemakers, each making their mark in Leeds and beyond.
Errol Murray
Founder of Leeds Dads, supporting dads, pre-school children and families across the city.
Tashi Brown
CEO of the Black Health Initiative and Emergency Responder with the British Red Cross.
Hajjia Bolaji Ayeni
Fashion designer, entrepreneur and founder of AFSEY, Africa Fashion Show & Exhibition Yorkshire.
Joe Williams
Director of Heritage Corner and creator of the Leeds Black History Walk.
Paul Edmeade (DJ Oddball)
DJ, producer and rapper who works with MAP Charity, teaching digital media and supporting young people.
Sam Fray
Founder and CEO of BPSB, encouraging Black talent into behind-the-scenes careers in sports broadcasting.
Olivia Corbin Phillip
Founder of Stories with Liv, bringing stories to life through imagination, play and creativity.
Kathy Williams MBE OLY
Director of RJC Dance and the first Black female artistic gymnast to compete for Great Britain at the Olympics.
Brian Swarray
Barbershop owner and founder of Piranha Hair Studio barbering academy.
Professor Emily Zobel Marshall
Professor of Postcolonial Literature, author and poet.
Get involved
On Saturday 24th October, the celebrations continue with an immersive pop-up experience inside The Study, on the first floor next to Guest Services.
Families can get creative, move through music and discover inspiring stories through interactive storytelling, with plenty of opportunities to celebrate, learn and get involved.
Come along, explore Our Legacy: The Next Chapter and celebrate Black culture, creativity and community at Trinity Leeds this October.
