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Black History Month Lecture with Lemn Sissay

Friday 9th October 2026

Black History Month Lecture with Lemn Sissay brings one of Britain’s most distinctive poets, authors and broadcasters to Liverpool Cathedral for a special evening exploring identity, belonging, resilience and the power of personal storytelling.

 

Lemn Sissay OBE is one of the most recognised voices in contemporary British literature. Across poetry, memoir, theatre and broadcasting, his work has examined the experiences that shape identity and the ways in which family, care, community and culture influence our understanding of ourselves and one another.

Born in Lancashire and raised within the care system, Sissay has written openly about his childhood and his later journey to uncover his family history. His bestselling memoir, My Name Is Why, brought his story to an international audience and helped generate wider discussion around the experiences of children in care, identity and belonging.

Throughout his career, Sissay has used poetry and performance to connect personal experience with wider questions about British society. His words have appeared on buildings, public spaces and landmarks around the country, while his live performances have attracted audiences across Britain and internationally.

Taking place during Black History Month 2026, the Liverpool Cathedral lecture offers audiences the opportunity to hear directly from a writer whose work has contributed significantly to contemporary conversations about Black British identity, childhood, family and community.

Set within the remarkable surroundings of one of Liverpool’s most recognisable buildings, the event promises an evening of reflection, storytelling and conversation.

Whether you are familiar with Lemn Sissay’s work or discovering it for the first time, this special Black History Month event provides an opportunity to hear from an important voice in modern British cultural life.

 

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