Community Initiatives
Community InitiativesIn Leeds and surrounding areas
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BME Cancer Voice
BHI’s programme which was launched at the House of Commons in 2014. The only BME national cancer programme in the UK. We produced a report evidencing the disparities and health inequalities.
We work closely with the larger cancer charities aiding them to reach diverse communities, ensuring inclusion in every aspect of cancer programmes. BHI through BME Cancer Voice was instrumental in developing the ‘hair loss’ services in partnership with MacMillan Cancer Support, commissioned to raise awareness of prostate cancer in black men nationally for Prostate Cancer UK.
Legacy Awards
An award ceremony that celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of those who are either from or work with and for the African/African Caribbean and Black British communities in Leeds city region.
This annual awards ceremony commenced as a way of highlighting the contribution of these communities in the building of the diverse city of Leeds. This prestigious event is held at the Leeds Town Hall.
Black Music Festival
A free festival that takes place every August Bank Holiday Sunday in Potternewton Park Leeds.
Known to be the fastest growing free festival in Europe, providing music from a variety of genres: Gospel; Grime; Reggae etc with a programme to develop young talent In Leeds #Unsigned.