top of page

BLACK PLAQUES

Southampton has celebrated Black History Month since 2005 and one of the features has been the recognition of people and moments that have had an impact on Black History in the city. This has come to be known as The Black Plaque.

The Black Plaques were designed by the late Gary Crook.

The first Black Plaque was awarded in 2011.
2012
2013
2015
2016
2018
2021
2022

Bob Marley

11 Oct 2011

Jamaican Singer, Musician and Songwriter.

Bob Marley

Joe Harriott

10 Oct 2012

Pioneer, Jazz musician.

Joe Harriott

Craig David

1 Oct 2013

Singer and Songwriter.

Craig David

Mae Street-Kidd

15 Oct 2015

Red Cross Volunteer.

Mae Street-Kidd

Southampton Race Equality Council

16 Oct 2016

Supporting the needs of those subjected to racism & discrimination.

Southampton Race Equality Council

Muhammad Ali

29 Oct 2016

Professional Boxer and Activist.

Muhammad Ali

The Windrush Generation

1 Oct 2018

The HMT Empire Windrush transported a large number of Jamaicans to London in 1948.

The Windrush Generation

West Indian Club

10 Oct 2021

The first established migrant community centre in Southampton.

West Indian Club

Alf Charles

21 Oct 2021

The first black (Trinidadian) footballer for Southampton FC.

Alf Charles

New Testament Church of God

14 Oct 2022

The oldest and longest running black led organisation in the city post Windrush.

New Testament Church of God
bottom of page