Black History Month Belgium

What Black History Month Belgium does

Black History Month Belgium is a non-profit socio-cultural organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Belgium, with primary operations in Brussels and secondary activity in Antwerp. It produces an annual month-long festival (typically February/March) of concerts, film screenings, talks, workshops, exhibitions, yoga/wellness sessions, and dance gatherings designed for Black and Afrodescendant communities in Belgium. Each edition is anchored by a distinct thematic narrative — 2018's decolonization of cinema, 2019's Black art and resistance, 2020's holistic healing, 2021's community archiving, 2022's power of assembly, 2024's new beginnings, 2025's 'B(l)ack to Our Roots', and the current 2026 edition, 'The Sounds of Blackness' — that structures the program around coherent cultural and political reflection.

The organization does not develop or sell technology products. Its offering is entirely in-person programming delivered through a partnership ecosystem of more than 60 cultural, educational, and social-sector organizations across Belgium. Core venue partners include Ancienne Belgique (AB), VK Vaartkapoen, De Roma, and Zinnema, with additional programming at museums (FOMU, Muntpunt), universities (VUB, ULB), cinemas (Arenberg, Cinema Galeries), and hotels (The Standard Brussels). The organization is led by a small core team (approximately 8–9 members) including Bettina, Eric, Jelaime, Laura, Olga, Rachel, Rhoda, Uwera, and Emmanuel.

The business model is partnership- and sponsorship-driven rather than revenue-generating. Programming is offered primarily as free admission to maximize accessibility, with one exception: a Pay-What-You-Can performance priced at €3, €5, €10, or €15. The organization is funded through collaborations with subsidised culture, art, and education institutions (e.g., 11.11.11) and operates with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue. Marketing runs through the website (blackhistorymonth.be), Instagram (@bhmbelgium), Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, with email inquiries handled via [email protected].

Name

Black History Month Belgium

Legal name

Black History Month Belgium

Website

https://blackhistorymonth.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black History Month Belgium is a non-profit founded in 2018 that produces an annual socio-cultural festival of concerts, film screenings, talks, and wellness events for Black and Afrodescendant communities across Belgian cities including Brussels and Antwerp.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural Festival Programming

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts & Culture Community Festivals (Multidisciplinary Arts Weeks) (MPAGAEAG), Community Music & Dance Festivals (Non-Commercial/Local) (MPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Cultural event programming
• Community festival management
• Socio-cultural events
• Arts community programming
• Nonprofit cultural organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partnerships and Sponsorships: Black History Month Belgium relies on partnerships with cultural, educational, and social sector organizations for the organisation of events. The organization enters into partnerships with subsidised culture, art, and education field organizations and receives support from various organizations across the social-demographic spectrum.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Black History Month Belgium is an annual socio-cultural festival held each year across Belgian cities (Brussels, Antwerp, and others), curating and hosting concerts, film screenings, talks, workshops, yoga/wellness sessions, and dance gatherings for Black and Afrodescendant communities. Programming is delivered in collaboration with cultural venues, educational institutions, and community organizations under an annual thematic framework (2026: "The Sounds of Blackness").

Product overview

Black History Month Belgium is an annual socio-cultural festival held each February/March across Belgian cities (Brussels, Antwerp, and others). It is not a technology product company — it operates as a community-facing cultural organization that curates and hosts events including concerts, film screenings, talks, workshops, exhibitions, yoga/wellness sessions, and dance gatherings for Black and Afrodescendant communities in Belgium. The organization does not offer software products, SaaS platforms, or technology modules. Its offering consists entirely of in-person programming, partner collaborations with cultural venues (AB, De Roma, VK, Zinnema, Arenberg, Trix), and community-building activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Black History Month Belgium Annual Festival

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 successful annual editions organized since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• 11.11.11coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Flemish coalition of development organizations. 11.11.11 has been a long-standing partner, appearing in 2022 and 2026 partner listings, supporting BHM's goals of awareness and global solidarity.
• AB Concerts (Ancienne Belgique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Premier Brussels concert venue. AB has partnered with BHM for multiple editions, hosting the annual opening party and other major events.
• VK VaartkapoencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Molenbeek cultural center that has been a consistent partner for multiple editions, hosting concerts and events including VK Unplugged series and Sebene Night.
• De Roma vzwcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Turnhout cultural venue that partnered for 2026 edition, hosting events like Diaspora Talk, Sudan Iftar, and Congo Square.
• ZinnemacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for 2025 and 2026 editions, hosting events such as 'MY PSSY IS COMING FOR YOU' performance.
• ArenbergsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm theater in Antwerp that partnered for Cinema Soleil event during 2026 edition.
• TrixsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcert venue in Antwerp that hosted 'Songs that shaped us' event with Pass Me The Aux.
• Cinema GaleriessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrussels cinema that hosted 'Colette et Justin, Une Histoire Congolaise' film screening.
• VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree University of Brussels partnered for 2026 'Re-imagining education through Black women's eyes' event at Rome Room.
• ULB (Université Libre de Bruxelles)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree University of Brussels hosted Comité Ujamaa panafricanism workshop at UD6.203 location.
• FOMU (Foto Museum Antwerpen)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotography museum in Antwerp collaborated on Still Processing screening event.
• MuntpuntsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrussels cultural center hosted Still Processing screening and talk event.
• The Standard Brussels (Hotel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrussels hotel venue for Standard Rotation sounds event during 2026 edition.
• WeDecolonizesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecolonization advocacy group partnered for education-focused event at VUB.
• FoFAH (Friends of Friends At Home)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective that partnered for 'The Colors of Sound' event at VK Concerts.
• Pass Me The AuxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic sharing collective that hosted special BHM edition event at Trix.
• Som·m·e of UssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective curating Soft Sundays wellness events including yoga sessions.
• Richesses GénérationnellesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPodcast that launched AfroFem Talk literary roundtable series with BHM.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sfinks Festival: Annual world music festival based in Antwerp, Belgium. Comparable as a Belgian festival that curates global and diasporic music programming through partnerships with cultural institutions and similar multi-venue formats.
• Couleur Café: Belgian multicultural music festival held annually in Brussels. Comparable as a Belgian festival platform that brings together diverse cultural communities through music, partnerships with cultural venues, and a city-wide program of events.
• Afrika Film Festival Leuven: Belgian festival dedicated to African cinema, based in Leuven. Comparable as a Belgium-based cultural festival focused on African and African-diasporic representation through curated programming and venue partnerships.
• Afropolitan Festival: European festival celebrating African diaspora culture through music, film, talks, and workshops across multiple cities. Comparable as a diaspora-focused, partnership-driven cultural festival with similar intersectional programming ambitions.
• Black History Month UK: The UK's national Black History Month organization, operating annual programming each October across the UK. Directly comparable as a country-specific Black History Month platform with a similar event-driven, partnership-led model for engaging the African diaspora community.

Emerging players

• Muziekpublique: Belgian promoter of world music and traditional music from diaspora communities. Comparable as a Belgian organization that platforms music from Black and Afrodescendant artists, intersecting with BHM's 'Sounds of Blackness' 2026 theme.

Broad incumbents

• KVS (Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg): Brussels' flagship Flemish theater with a strong track record of diversity-focused programming and co-productions with diaspora artists. Comparable as a larger, established Belgian cultural institution that engages similar Black and Afrodescendant communities but operates at broader scale.
• Beursschouwburg: Brussels progressive arts venue with programming centered on social and political themes including race, migration, and identity. Comparable as a Belgian cultural institution that curates progressive, politically-engaged programming for similar audiences.
• Bozar: Major Brussels cultural center (Centre for Fine Arts) hosting diverse programming including African and diasporic exhibitions, concerts, and festivals. Comparable as a large institutional partner that delivers inclusive cultural programming to overlapping audiences.

Others

• 11.11.11: Flemish coalition of development organizations and a long-standing BHM partner. Comparable as an ecosystem stakeholder that connects BHM to broader social-democratic, global-solidarity, and development funding networks in Belgium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@blackhistorymonthbelgium6264
• Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistorymonthbelgium
• Instagraminstagram.com/bhmbelgium
• TikToktiktok.com/@blackhistorymonthbelgium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-history-month-belgium

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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