Over 300 people filled Ulster University Magee for the fifth Black History Summit, blending panels on justice with a Kenya-meets-Ireland musical finale featuring Nelson Ngotiek and Ritchie Remo.

Almost sixty young people spent July and August fishing, climbing, painting and taking day trips across the north west, guided by youth leaders Cara Gilliland and Cathy Malcolm.

Hundreds of families returned to Brooke Park for food, games and outdoor fun, supported by volunteers, partners and funders who helped make another bumper community day possible.

The first Black Heritage NI: Hidden History exhibition opened in Derry Central Library with researchers and civic leaders previewing the ten-stop tour.

Volunteers who make fun days, residencies and awards possible gathered for an appreciation night filled with gifts, certificates and plenty of thank-yous.

Around 140 people ate, danced and sang together during World Diversity Day celebrations co-hosted with Sole Purpose Productions and funded by Radius Housing.

Santa dropped in with gifts for every child while families shared homemade food and music during the final community night before the festive break.

Twenty members enjoyed an overnight retreat featuring myofascial release, financial wellbeing sessions and mental health workshops.

Members from many nationalities broke their Ramadan fast together at 6:32 pm before sharing an evening of food, conversation and music.

The youth team capped the year with costumes, face paint, music and mountains of food to celebrate their achievements after Summer Club 2024.

More than 250 guests joined host Chantelle Lunt to celebrate educators, media partners and young leaders advancing racial justice across the region.

A second splash of award-night portraits captured by Marie McGrellis highlights the honorees and atmosphere inside the Ebrington Hotel.