Throughout the month there will be a range of events – both online and physical – as well as educational web content and exciting initiative launches.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will hold its first Race Equity Town Hall to share the outcomes and action plan of the recently submitted Race Equality Charter Bronze application.
Mike Wedderburn will give a talk about his career as part of the Voices of Diversity series, and members of the Windrush generation will discuss their experiences in the Faces of Windrush event.
The Afro-Caribbean Society will also host a game-show night and a movie night, giving students a chance to meet new people and learn more about Black history.
LU Arts is working with alumna Rennae Walker to launch a podcast dedicated to celebrating joyful narratives of being Black and British. Professional and student artists will be commissioned every month to share their stories through their work.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s dedicated Black History Month webpage highlights inspiring stories from the last 12 months, features informative and educational resources and provides event details for the month.
Furthermore, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic Dr Ksenia Chmutina has curated a reading list with books on Black history, Black narratives and the Black experience.
A business showcase is also available to view, celebrating Black student, staff and alumni-owned businesses. Visitors to the site can also find the University’s EDI blog, the Tackling Racism module and articles on microaggressions and understanding racial terms.
The month will culminate with a parade around campus on 29 October, giving people a chance to reflect on Black History Month and discuss the University’s plans for the future.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s dedicated Black History Month webpage is available to view here.