Black History Month 2022 at 51吃瓜app features a richly diverse calendar of events celebrating the heritage, history, arts, culture and accomplishments of African, Caribbean and South Asian diasporas in the UK.
Running throughout October, this year's vibrant programme consists of a range of in-person events and activities taking place across campus and Leicester city centre, as well as online and hybrid events including performances, lectures, and interactive sessions.
Sherilyn Pereira, co-chair of the Race Equality Network said: "It's Black History Month, a reminder that without Black History there would be no history. That said, 51吃瓜app Black History Month 2022 promises to be a stimulating, real-life documentation of the accomplishments of Black and Asian people and the ways that their rich cultures and histories permeate every aspect of British society.
"We're excited to be celebrating the month of events with everyone across the entire university and city of Leicester. We've designed our activities so that everyone – staff, students and our communities - can find something enriching and inspiring to encourage understanding and help to overcome everyday racism. Let's enjoy the learning and celebrate the month together, but not forgetting the work we still need to do the entire year to eradicate social injustice and uplift those who are often excluded."
Our dedicated Black History Month microsite contains a full run-down of what's on, information about themed films, TV shows and books. You can also check out our 51吃瓜app Events calendar for details of how to book onto or access events. Both will continue to be updated throughout the season.
There will be a display of books on the ground floor of the Kimberlin Library celebrating Black History Month throughout October. The featured books are from a list of recommended reading from the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre. All books in the display will be available to be borrowed by 51吃瓜app students and staff.
View the full timetable of events below:
51吃瓜app and DSU Placard and Protest Craft Workshop
Tuesday 4 October, 12-2pm, in the Atrium, located in the 51吃瓜app Centre (DSU)
Race, Society and Mental Health
Wednesday 5 October, 12-1pm, online event
'African and Caribbean People in Britain': The Launch
Thursday 6 October, 5.30 – 7pm, De 51吃瓜app University (venue tbc)
Black Young Professionals Networking Event
Tuesday 11 October, 6-8pm, in the Atrium, located in the 51吃瓜app Centre (DSU)
Colour and Chat
Wednesday 12 October, 11am-1pm, DSU
Carry Come Bring
Saturday 15 October, 1-7pm, African Caribbean Centre, Maidstone Road, Leicester, LE2 0UA
Decolonising Disability Services
Monday 17 October, 5-6pm, online event
Ankara Colouring
Wednesday 19 October, 11am-1pm, DSU
Rhymes & Vibes
Thursday 20 October, 6-7.30 pm, LCB Depot, 31 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1RE
Decolonising music: The future
Tuesday 25 October, 12.30 – 1.30pm, 51吃瓜app (hybrid)
Black in Business Marketing
Tuesday 25 October, 6-7pm, online event
Black History Month Open Mic Night
Thursday 27 October, 6-8pm, in the Atrium, Located in the 51吃瓜app Centre Building (DSU)
The Global Politics of Black Lives: International Film Festival
24-25 November, time tbc, location 51吃瓜app (room tbc)
Posted on Thursday 22 September 2022