Black Country Multicultural Day

09/07/2024

The Black Country is all about the people and its character.🙌🏽🖤🤍❤️

We are super proud of the Black Country's past and present. This neck of the woods has produced some serious talent... 💯

These are JUST SOME of the famous people born and raised here...🫶

Other names you may know, include:😑👀
✅Sam Allardyce (aka Big Sam)
✅Chart-topper, Liam Payne
✅Best-selling author, Sathnam Sanghera
✅Comedian, Frank Skinner
✅Comedian, writer, playwright, singer, journalist and actress, Meera Syal

❓WHO would you say is the MOST FAMOUS? 🤩

Have we missed anyone?😅

09/07/2024

If you are attending Black Country Multicultural Day 2024 we are kindly asking you to bring along something extra for our Charity Partner Black Country Food Bank.

If could you add one or two items into your basket for someone else when you go shopping next? Giving a couple of food items every time you shop is an easy way to make a big difference to those in food poverty in the Black Country.

We will have an area at the event for you to drop off the food parcels:

The foodbank currently are in need of the following:

Milk UHT or powder, preferably semi-skimmed
Sugar (500g/1kg)
Breakfast Cereal (preferably non-sugared)
Fruit Juice 1L carton long life
Squash/Cordial
Jars Instant Coffee (small)
Tea bags
Instant Hot Chocolate (preferably to be made with water)
Pasta Sauce/Cooking Sauces
Tinned or Carton Tomatoes
Pasta/Rice/Cous Cous (500g/1kg)
Packets of Instant Noodles
Baked Beans
Tinned Spaghetti
Tinned Soup
Tinned Vegetables
Potato Instant Mash or tinned
Tinned Meat/Fish
Tinned ready meals (meat and vegetarian)
Tinned Pies
Tinned Fruit (in juice preferably)
Tinned or carton Rice Pudding/Sponge Pudding/Custard
Biscuits, Crackers, Crispbreads
Jam/Marmalade
Healthy Snacks (Raisins, Apricots, etc)
ALSO THE NON-FOOD ITEMS YOU CAN DONATE:
Can Opener
Shower Gel
Shampoo/Conditioner
Deodorant
Anti-Bac Hand Gel/Handwash
Tooth Brush/Toothpaste
Children’s Toothbrush/Paste
Flannel/Sponge
Tissues (small packs)
Nappies (all sizes)
Baby Wipes
Baby Lotion
Baby Wash/Shampoo
Sanitary Towels/Tampons
Toilet Roll
Washing Up Liquid

We thank you for your donation on the day and hope you have a great family fun day.

Black Country Food Bank are the Official Charity Partner of and they deserve so much LOVE! ❤️🤍🖤

A BIT ABOUT THEM 👇

Black Country Foodbank helps vulnerable individuals and families in crisis through the provision of emergency food and toiletry supplies while a longer-term solution is developed. 🫶

Foodbanks should not be needed in a country as advanced as ours, however sadly they are; and The Black Country Foodbank do an amazing job to ensure that no one goes hungry. 🙌

Multicultural Day is about promoting understanding within our communities. We ask that everyone who performs at or attends the event spares a thought for those struggling to put food on the table for their own family. ❤️

There will be somewhere you can donate food on the day, and whatever you can spare will be appreciated. 🍞🍼🍏

With all that is happening in the world, we need to show LOVE, UNDERSTANDING and help to SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. 🤝

08/07/2024

Growing up, I faced challenges because of my color. I was racially bullied at school for being brown and because they said I smelt of curry. People couldn't understand how I could be Christian and a "p.ki." (their words not mine).

They didn't know my stepdad was white and faced challenges too in the 70's 80's and 90's for being in a mixed relationship with my mum.

52 years later and not married they were still together, showing you can overcome anything and to love thy neighbor, no matter what their color or religion they are. Multiculturalism lives and has lived for many of years.

06/07/2024

The COUNTDOWN is on... Just 14 DAYS TO GO to the Black Country Multicultural Day 2024

ARE YOU JOINING US? 💯‼️

👉20.07.2024
📍Somers Square, Halesowen
✅FREE ENTRY

Come & celebrate the Black Country’s vibrant colourful past, present & future!

🪕Live music
💃🏻Cultural performances
💖Children’s activities
⭐ Local Stalls

PLUS SO MUCH MORE…

Full artist schedule to be released very soon! 👀

04/07/2024

🏴❤️The Black Country itself has its own official flag.

❗The flag was adopted in 2012, and is black, white and red with chains signifying the areas industrial past.

But do you know WHO designed it? 🤔

PROPS for whoever can tell us... ⬇😎🤝🏽

03/07/2024

Thank you to our sponsor The Rowley Bar and Grill management for a great afternoon of food and being looked after a week's back. I totally recommend their bar and grill. The food is out of this world. Also thanks to Bhangra Smash Up our music partner's for an awesome day, my feet were killing however we always have a blast when the Boyz are around. See you at Black Country Multicultural Day 2024

02/07/2024

‼️INTRODUCING Kerrie Stevens ‼️

Kerrie will be joining us at Black Country Multicultural Day 2024! Based in Dudley Kerrie has been performing since 2020 but has been entertaining pub goers on karaoke since the age of 6! 🎤🎵

Kerrie covers artists such as 'Patsy Cline', Guns and Roses and 'Billy Ocean' to 'Lady Gaga' There really is something for everyone! 🕺💃🏻

ARE YOU JOINING US? 🤩

📍WHERE: Somers Square, Halesowen.
📅WHEN: Saturday 20th July 2024
🎟️https://www.facebook.com/events/395117359596852

01/07/2024

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29/06/2024

Today is armed forces day. We thank them for their service. https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/about/

27/06/2024

DID YOU KNOW⁉️👀

The name 'THE Black Country' is linked to the South Staffordshire coal seam - also known as "the 30ft seam" and said to be the thickest layer of coal in Britain.

It comes to the surface in this area, making the soil BLACK.

During the Industrial Revolution, the heavy industry that mined the coal and used it in foundries and steel mills also turned the air and buildings black. This added to the notion of the Black Country. 🖤🤍❤️

And how about this for a shoutout...

Acclaimed fantasy author JRR Tolkien used the Black Country as the basis for Mordor in the Lord of the Rings, with Mordor meaning ‘black land.’ 😎

In his stories, this area was ravaged by industry when the wizard Saruman cut down the trees and dug deep pits as he forged weapons and built an army. The influences of Black Country industrialisation on Tolkien, who was brought up in the West Midlands, are obvious. 💯

*Facts thanks to Birmingham Mail

25/06/2024

💥 INTRODUCING Black Country all skas 💥

They will be joining us at Black Country Multicultural Day 2024! Brining you Ska, 2Tone and Reggae all from the West Midlands 🤩🕺

Playing across the West Midlands and in the Black Country the; bringing their tunes all across the county. 👇

ARE YOU JOINING US? 🤩
📍WHERE: Somers Square, Halesowen.
📅WHEN: Saturday 20th July 2024

24/06/2024

Exciting news for Black Country Multicultural Day 2024! We're thrilled to announce the addition of 'Desi Truck Art' to our lineup. Originating from Pakistan, this vibrant art form showcases bold, eye-catching designs that celebrate South Asian culture. 🚚

As part of the Truck Art exhibition, we're collaborating with DESIblitz.com to present an immersive experience on the 1947 Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan. Visitors can explore this significant historical event through a documentary and 3D animated short films, featuring stories from the Black Country and Birmingham. 🎨

Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with art, history, and culture. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌟🎉

22/06/2024

Today we mark Windrush Day.

Justice has taken far too long for the Windrush generation.

The next Labour government will work with Windrush victims and families and urgently reform the compensation scheme, putting respect and dignity at its core.

21/06/2024

Massive SHOUT OUT & THANK YOU to Arts Council England for helping to fund Black Country Multicultural Day 2024. EVENTS like this would not be possible without the help of funding and sponsors. ❤️

This will be our fourth event, following the success of the last 3 years in Dudley Town Centre and Halesowen.

Multicultural Day is about promoting understanding within our communities, and making friends with people from different backgrounds and life experiences, to learn about their values and promote the spirit of peace and harmony. ❤️💯

We will celebrate our diversity and ensure the Black Country has a positive reputation nationally and internationally. 🤝🏾

19/06/2024

The COUNTDOWN is on...

SAVE THE DATE! 💯‼️

Black Country Multicultural Day 2024
👉20.07.2024
📍Somers Square, Halesowen
✅FREE ENTRY

Come & celebrate the Black Country’s vibrant colourful past, present & future!

🪕Live music
💃🏻Cultural performances
💖Children’s activities
⭐ Local Stalls

PLUS SO MUCH MORE…

17/06/2024

ALSO PERFORMING LIVE for us at Black Country Multicultural Day 2024 ⬇😃🎼

Introducing... Gentlemen Songsters Male Voice Choir 🎤❤️👨

The Gentlemen Songsters were stablished over 60 years ago and still going strong today! ☺️

We are delighted that this 60 member choir will be performing a wide repertoire of songs, old and new, delivered in their own unique style at .

👉20.07.2024
📍Somers Square, Halesowen
✅FREE Entry

17/06/2024

We are delighted to share that we have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund for our project! Black Country Multicultural Day 2024.

Thank you to National Lottery players for helping . Without you this year would not go ahead. Thank you again from the team at Black Country Multicultural Day

15/06/2024

13/06/2024

📸Black Country Multicultural day 2023, Somers Square, Halesowen on Saturday 22nd July.

We were hit with wet weather throughout most of the day, but it didn't dampen the vibe or spirit of the day. 😄⭐❤️

Dance performances moved into the Cornbow Centre, where crowds enjoyed Bhangra dance workshops with Sohan Kailey and multiple dance routines. 💃🕺

Check out these pics and see if you can spot yourself or someone you know 👀😎

13/06/2024

Black Country Multicultural Day 2024 would like to thank Black Country Festival for 10 amazing years of events. We at Black Country Multicultural Day would like to thank them for allowing us to have our events under the umbrella of The Black Country Festival each year. May the festivities continue for many more years. ❤️😎☺️🙏🙏

Happy 10th Anniversary!!!!!!

11/06/2024

INTRODUCING... ❤️ Poppies Birmingham ❤️

Poppies Birmingham are two best friends who originate from Poland and are currently based in Birmingham (lucky us). ⭐

They share a passion for singing and DJ'ing, playing a selection of songs new and old. 😄🎤

They perform all over the country and we are delighted to announce THEY WILL BE PERFORMING LIVE at the Black Country Multicultural Day 2024 💃💃

👉20.07.2024
📍Somers Square, Halesowen

✅ENTRY IS FREE & there is something for everyone!

04/06/2024

Black Country Food Bank are the Official Charity Partner of and they deserve so much LOVE! ❤️🤍🖤

A BIT ABOUT THEM 👇

Black Country Foodbank helps vulnerable individuals and families in crisis through the provision of emergency food and toiletry supplies while a longer-term solution is developed. 🫶

Foodbanks should not be needed in a country as advanced as ours, however sadly they are; and The Black Country Foodbank do an amazing job to ensure that no one goes hungry. 🙌

Multicultural Day is about promoting understanding within our communities. We ask that everyone who performs at or attends the event spares a thought for those struggling to put food on the table for their own family. ❤️

There will be somewhere you can donate food on the day, and whatever you can spare will be appreciated. 🍞🍼🍏

With all that is happening in the world, we need to show LOVE, UNDERSTANDING and help to SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. 🤝

31/05/2024

INTRODUCING Bhangra Smash Up 💥✨

PERFORMING LIVE for us at Black Country Multicultural Day 2024

👉20.07.2024
📍Somers Square, Halesowen

Bhangra Smash Up are back-to-back 3️⃣ TIME WINNERS of 'Best Dhol Artist' at the UK Bhangra Awards 2020/21/22! 🏆🏆🏆

These guys are 🔥🔥and guaranteed to get you moving.
Make sure you come and join us at this summer, ENTRY IS FREE! ✅

29/05/2024

❤️HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNERS 🖤

EVENTS like this would not be possible without the help of many many people... BUT ESPECIALLY, OUR PARTNERS✨

will be our fourth event, following the success of the last 3 years in Dudley Town Centre and Halesowen. Our event is all about promoting UNDERSTANDING within our COMMUNITIES and promoting the spirit of peace and harmony. ❤️🤝🏾

Halesowen BID
The Black Country Festival
Black Country Radio
Black Country Food Bank
The Black Country Living Museum
Bhangra Smash Up
Kalsi Video
Inter Faith Network for the UK
Blue Cheese Digital
Wild Earth Movement
Event Maestros
Fizzog Productions
Bescot Promotions
Lifecentral Church

27/05/2024

Happy Bank Holiday to all our Followers. Have a great day ☺️

24/05/2024

💥ACT ANNOUNCEMENT💥

HUGELY EXCITED to announce that the Jodi Dancers will be joining us at the Black Country Multicultural Day 2024 😁💃🕺

They won the Best Dance Group in 2019, 2022 & 2023 and Best Bhangra Fitness in 2021 & 2023 at the UK Bhangra Awards; a phenomenal achievement as they've only been launched for 5 years. 🤩🙌

They will be performing 'Bhangra Dance' which is a traditional folk dance which originated in Punjab, Northern India.

FUN FACT 👉 Bhangra dance was a form of celebration that coincided with the harvest season where farmers would rejoice at their hard work.

SEE. YOU. THERE.
👉20.07.2024

22/05/2024

SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 🤝🖤

Black Country Multicultural Day 2024 will be our fourth event, following the success of the last 3 years in Dudley Town Centre and Halesowen.

Multicultural Day is about promoting understanding within our communities, and making friends with people from different backgrounds and life experiences, to learn about their values and promote the spirit of peace and harmony. ❤️💯

We will celebrate our diversity and ensure the Black Country has a positive reputation nationally and internationally. 🤝🏾

EVENTS like this would not be possible without the help of many many people...

✨TODAY WE ARE GIVING A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS! ⬇

Arts Council England
The National Lottery Community Fund
The Rowley Bar and Grill
Kyris Barbers
Event Maestros
UNISON (Walsall General Branch)
GMB Union
The Communication Workers Union