Events

There's a variety of events happening across the University as we celebrate Black History Month. Find out more about how you can get involved.

Book Club: Girl, Woman, Other

2 October 2024, 12.30pm-1.30pm - Pilkington Library and online

The book club will be diving into the award-winning novel 'Girl, Woman, Other' by Bernardine Evaristo. Explore the interwoven lives of 12 characters across generations and social backgrounds in this powerful and beautifully written book.

‘I am not prejudiced, but…’

7 October 2024, 12pm-12.50pm -Online

In this webinar, Dr Marcus Collins presents new research which explores contemporary understandings of prejudice, discrimination, immigration and national identity and portrayals of ‘race’ relations in post-war Britain.

Black History Month: Legacy & Leadership

11 October 2024, 3pm-5pm - º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Business School

The Black Excellence Leadership Forum is designed to inspire, educate and connect Black leaders from across the professional landscape. Hear from influential Black leaders who are reshaping their fields and reclaiming narratives, gain valuable insights about practical strategies for leadership and connect with like-minded professionals.

Black & Bold: A Black Drag Celebration

16 October 2024, 12pm-1.30pm - James France CC209a

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Black LGBTQ+ culture, where you'll be transported into a world of vibrant expression, thought-provoking discussions, and unforgettable entertainment.

'Has Britain a Colour Bar?': Britain's first race relations TV programme

17 October 2024, 4.30pm-5.30pm - Pilkington Library, Seminar Room 1

In this session, Marcus Collins revisits the first British television programme about ‘race’ relations. 'Has Britain a Colour Bar' (1955) is an eye-opening (even jaw-dropping) documentary about the experiences of West Indian, African and South Asian people who settled in Birmingham.

Black History Month: Researching Africa Roundtable

25 October 2024, 12.00pm-12.50pm - Stewart Mason Building

Historians Poppy Cullen and Thoralf Klein and political scientist Giulia Piccolino talk about their experiences of researching in Africa and offer practical tips on how to start your own research project.

Black History Month: Researching Race Roundtable

25 October 2024, 1.00pm-1.50pm - Stewart Mason Building

Historians Pete Yeandle and Marcus Collins and political theorist Varun Uberoi talk about their experiences of researching ‘race’ and multiculturalism and offer practical tips on how to start your own research project.

Black History Month: March

30 October 2024, 12.15pm-1.30pm - Meet at Hazlerigg Fountain

Join us to round off Black History Month with a march through campus. This is a chance to meet, talk and walk with your colleagues and reflect on our activities over the last month.

Black History Month: Library display

1 October 2024 - 31 October 2024, Pilkington Library

Visit the Library display to discover more about Black History Month via books, digital resources and archives.

Black History Month: What would a Harris Presidency mean for women worldwide?

5 November 2024, 2.30pm-4.30pm, U005 Brockington Extension

This November could see the first woman of African and South Asian descent holding the most powerful office in the world. Join Maia Women’s Network for a panel discussion on what this could mean for women worldwide.