Magazine celebrating local Black history has been published

The first edition of a new magazine celebrating local Black history has now been published.

Produced during Black History Month last year by the Nigeria Community Association Rochdale, the magazine features the heritage of African and Caribbean communities in the borough through stories, quotes, portraits, images, workshops, and events.

Titled ‘Black History Magazine’, the work is a collaboration between the Nigeria Community Association Rochdale and Rochdale Borough Council.
 

Read more: New magazine to be published celebrating local Black HistoryPublished: 30 October 2020

The new magazine was put together throughout October 2020, coinciding with the UK’s Black History Month which has been celebrated nationwide for over 30 years. It was originally founded to recognise the contributions made over many generations to the UK by people of African and Caribbean backgrounds.

Now, Black History Month has expanded to include the history of not just African and Caribbean people, but Black people in general.

 

 

Mary Adekugbe, Founder and Chairperson of Rochdale’s Nigeria Community Association said: “We are glad to inform you that the first edition of our Black History magazine is now out in Rochdale.

“This magazine entails the Black race living and working in Rochdale and will be our own way of celebrating Black History Month annually.

“We say a very big thank you to our sponsors Rochdale Council and Beej's Venture Limited; this would not have been possible without them.”

If you would like to receive a copy of the magazine or want to contribute to the next edition, please contact Mary Adekugbe (Founder/Chairperson, Nigeria Community Association):

• 07456 136 150
• 01706 341673
• nigeriacommunityassociation1@gmail.com
• www.ncaro.co.uk