Come celebrate Black History Month with a unique event on Thursday 23rd October at SADACCA (Sheffield And District African Caribbean Community Association)!

Join us for an evening filled with cricket, culture, and community, as we have an amazing line-up, featuring Davina Perrin, opening batter for the Northern Superchargers, who was the first Black British woman to hit a century in a professional T20 during this year’s Hundred Eliminator game.

Davina Perrin of Northern Superchargers bats during The Hundred Final (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Joining Perrin in the line-up are Olympian Donna Fraser OBE, the first Black England Test cricketer Roland Butcher, former professional cricketer Lesroy Weekes, and Helen Davies from the Race in Cricket Network.

The free event will be hosted by Jason Booth, and you can expect a night of celebration, food and drink, our expert panel, as well as a Black History Quiz. Find out more about the ACE project, as well as the Sheffield Caribbean Cricket Club, and the Race in Cricket Network, as well as learning more about our fantastic panelists.

Whether you’re a cricket fan or just curious about the game, this event is sure to be a hit. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to honour and celebrate black history in Yorkshire!

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