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Afro Heritage Project

Celebrating African migration stories in Leicester (since the 1940s)

The Afro Heritage Project, led by Afro Innovation Group (AIG), preserves and celebrates the migration journeys, culture, and contributions of African communities in Leicester. We collect oral histories, co-create exhibitions and events, and build a living archive for schools, researchers, and the wider public.

Where: Leicester & Leicestershire
When: 2025–2027
Supported by: National Lottery Heritage Fund
In partnership with: Leicester Museums & Galleries (including Black History Month programming)

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Why this matters

Protects community memory for future generations

Connects young people with elders’ lived experiences

Strengthens identity & belonging across communities

Expands Leicester’s shared heritage with new voices and perspectives

What we’re doing

Oral History Interviews – recording family migration stories
Workshops & Community Labs – storytelling, music, archives, creative practice
Exhibitions & Displays – co-produced showcases across the city
Learning Resources – free materials for schools and community groups
Digital Archive – a searchable, public home for recordings and images

Timeline

2025: Set-up, training, interview call-outs, first workshops & teaser displays
2026: Recording & curation at scale, pop-up exhibitions, schools programme
2027: Final showcase & publication, digital archive launch, legacy sharing

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Afro Heritage Project and Leicester Museums & Galleries: Celebrating Black History Month

We are proud to announce a special collaboration between Afro Innovation Group’s Afro Heritage Project and Leicester Museums & Galleries...

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Vacancy: Heritage Officer – Afro Heritage Project

Job Title: Heritage Officer Salary: £20,000 per annum (pro rata for 20 hours/week) Hours: 20 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term, 24...

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Vacancy: Digital Content Producer – Afro Heritage Project

Job Title: Digital Content Producer Salary: £11,400 per annum (pro rata from £28,500 FTE) Hours: 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE) Contract:...

Get involved

Share your story

We welcome elders, families, and young people. No experience needed, we’ll guide you.

Join events

Take part in creative sessions and workshops, talks and celebrate heritage days.

Volunteer

Volunteer with us and help with oral history support, community outreach, photography, archiving.

Partner with us

Schools, community groups, cultural institutions, collaborate on displays, curriculum, or research.

Black History Month

As part of Black History Month 2025, AIG is collaborating with Leicester Museums & Galleries on a special programme featuring a co-curated Object of the Month, community displays and public events.

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Accessibility & inclusion

All events aim to be free, step-free, family-friendly, and multilingual where possible. If you have access needs (BSL, translation, childcare, transport), tell us and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

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Safeguarding

AIG follows strict safeguarding procedures for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Said Salim

FAQs

Who can participate?

Anyone with a Leicester connection and African heritage, plus allies and partners.

I’ve never done an interview before - is that OK?

Absolutely. We support you through every step.

How will stories be used?

With your consent, for education, exhibitions and the public archive.

Can I stay anonymous?

Yes, if you prefer. We’ll agree on this in writing.

Contact

Afro Innovation Group (AIG)
info@afroinno.org
0116 208 1341
60 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FB

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