Black Love Stories: February Book Club

Schedule

Mon Feb 23 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Black Friar, 41 - 43 Blackfriars Road | Manchester, EN

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We’re calling it *’Black Love Stories’* in media, film and celebrity culture. Part conversation, part celebration and part critique. We will be using the following stories (plus our book of the month) as prompts for the conversation:*Films* 🎥 * If Beale Street Could Talk * Rye Lane * Jumping the Broom* For Coloured Girls*Celebrity Relationships* 👨🏾‍🤝‍👨🏿 * Barack and Michelle* Ciara and Russell Wilson * Beyoncé and Jay Z * Stormzy and Maya JamaDon’t worry, it’s not homework 😂 but if you’re looking for a watch between now & 23rd, consider one of those.When 🕕Monday 23rd February 6:30pmWhere📍Black Friar41 - 43 Blackfriars Road, Salford, Manchester, M3 7DB
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The Black Friar, 41 - 43 Blackfriars Road, The Black Friar, 41 - 43 Blackfriars Road, Manchester, EN, United Kingdom

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