North West Migrants Forum

09/09/2026

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026 — YOU ARE INVITED!

This October we are bringing people together across Derry and Belfast for a powerful month of learning, dialogue, history, leadership, culture, laughter and celebration.
At a time when racism, misinformation and division are increasingly shaping public conversations, Black History Month gives us an opportunity to do something powerful together.

SAVE THE DATES:
16 October | 22 October | 23 October | 24 October | 28 October | 29 October

Our attached posters have all the details and from next week, we will begin announcing our exciting line-up of special guests and speakers from the United States, England, Northern Ireland and across the island of Ireland. 🌍
Black History Month is for everyone. Whether you come to learn, network, celebrate, make new connections or simply experience something different, there is a place for you.
Registration is now open and spaces are limited.
REGISTRATION LINK https://bit.ly/4qv10Ny

Help us spread the word. Share the posters, tag your colleagues, invite your friends, bring your organisation and encourage your community to join us.

Let’s make Black History Month 2026 a memorable and meaningful month for all of us.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

09/09/2026

Sole Purpose Productions Confidence Workshops using Non-verbal Theatre, beginning this evening in The Playhouse Derry

No theatre experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try something new!

🎭 What can we say without words?

Our Confidence Workshops with Non-Verbal Theatre begin with Nigerian actor and facilitator David Olugbenga Lawal.

Through movement, expression and physical theatre, participants will explore confidence, communication and creativity in a fun, supportive space.

No theatre experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

Confidence Workshops with Non-Verbal Theatre
📅 Wednesdays 9, 16 & 23 September
⏰ 7pm–9pm
📍 The Playhouse, Derry

To book or find out more:
📧 [email protected]

For the latest Common Shores programme and booking information, visit:
https://www.solepurpose.org/common-shores/common-shores-a-cross-border-diversity-arts-project

The Exchange Inishowen
North West Migrants Forum
Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB
Donegal Intercultural Platform
North West Islamic Association
African Caribbean Community Network ACCN
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Refugees Welcome in Northern Ireland

02/09/2026

THE ALIEN EVERYWHERE...Ahead of his first ever show in Belfast, NWMF caught up with Tanael T.J Joachim to talk comedy, racism and why he is excited to be visiting Northern Ireland.

TJ will perform at the Waterfront Hall & Ulster Hall on October 28 as part of our Black History Month programme, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland and Housing Executive.

Tickets are on sale now: https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/the-alien-everywhere/

You can read his full interview here:

Ahead of his first ever Irish gig Tanael ‘TJ’ Joachim talks comedy, racism and how Irish people always make him laugh AS a student Tanael ‘TJ’ Joachim appeared destined for a desk in a sleek boardroom at the top of a glinting skyscraper. The former class president had different ideas though....

28/08/2026

READ ALL ABOUT IT...Our first Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion (ICI) Programme newsletter is out! 💫

The ICI Programme is the biggest single initiative we have ever undertaken. Since launching in January, we and our fantastic partners at Rural Community Network INAR - Irish Network Against Racism Donegal Intercultural Platform MSCNI MSCNI have been busy delivering:

🌍 Workshops and school visits
⚽ Sports celebrations
📚 Upskilling events
🧰 Anti-racism toolkits
💬 Discussion circles
🧹 Litter picks
🎉 Family fun days
🏛️ Engagement with policy-makers
🤝 Community conversations

We’ve already achieved so much, but there is still so much more to do.

Our first newsletter captures some of the work, stories and activity taking place across the programme. Read all about it here:https://nwmf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ICIP-newsletter-August-2026.pdf

The ICI Programme is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

28/08/2026

📣 ON SALE: Have you snapped up your tickets for Tanael T.J Joachim yet?
The Haitian-born comedian who has become a major draw on the American comedy circuit will perform in Belfast for the first time ever on October 28.
Early bird tickets for TJ's new show 'The Alien Everywhere' are on sale until August 31 at the knockdown price of £26.
In The Alien Everywhere, TJ casts his unique eye over subjects such as love, death, grief and immigration. In fact nothing is off limits in his smart, edgy and most of all, hilarious new show.
Throwing punches in support will be Belfast boxer turned comedian Tommy McCarthy.

You won't want to miss this one, grab those tickets today: https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/the-alien-everywhere/

TJ's show is part of our Black History Month programme, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB and Housing Executive

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28/08/2026

CLEANING UP…Our volunteers are out and about today, helping give the city a Summer Spring clean (does that make sense😂)
If you see them around Brooke Park and Northland Road say hello, you’ll definitely get a smile and ‘hi’ back🙂
A cracking start to the bank holiday weekend🌟

The litter pick is part of our ICI Programme, supported through PEACEPLUS, managed by Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

27/08/2026

FEELING SAFER...Thank you to Peter, one of Derry's Community Safety Wardens, who joined us this morning to give a very informative talk to our members. It was great to hear exactly what the wardens do and how they are keeping our city and district safe but also the difficult situations they often face in the line of duty.

Peter is pictured with staff and volunteers of the North West Migrants Forum.

The talk was an element of our Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme, supported by PEACEPLUS, managed by Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB.

Thank you as well to Derry & Strabane PCSP for helping arrange the visit. We look forward to working the PSCP again in the future.