Honouring Our Local Black Communities
Black Core Kent has partnered with Ashford Designer Outlet this Black History Month 2026 to honour local people from Black communities across Ashford, Folkestone, Hythe, Canterbury and wider Kent.
The Honouring Our Communities Trail is placed along the grounds of the outlet and spotlights 10 members of our communities, with each featured person sharing what the community means to them.
Visit the trail at Ashford Designer Outlet, on display now until 31 October 2026, and discover some of the local heroes helping shape communities across Kent.
Where: Ashford Designer Outlet
When: Now – 31 October 2026
Entry: Free
Featured across the trail are:
Blessing Enakimo - CEO, Blé Global
Fennie Luther Mukuze - Music Artist & Event Organiser
Georgette Pianim - Guest Service, Ashford Designer Outlet
Jo Oluwo - Founder, Black Core Kent
Keji Moses - Founder, Mayah's Legacy Charity & Former Lord Mayor of Canterbury
Kelly Abbott & Victoria Barrow-Williams - Co-founders, People Dem Collective
Kirsten Ellington - Singer, Musician and Music Teacher
Dr. Obum Onwusi - General Practitioner, NHS
Oliver Okolo - Artist and Portrait Painter
Patrick Smith - Multi-skilled Staff, Ashford Designer Outlet
Visit the Outlet and explore the trail throughout October.
