Black History Month 2023 at 51Âþ» 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, as well as online and hybrid events including performances, talks, and interactive sessions.
Sherilyn Pereira, co-chair of the Race Equality Network said: “Over the years, 51Âþ»’s Race Equality Network has led the way in magnifying marginalised identities and voices on our campus during Black History Month, and this year is no exception.
“I want to thank the Black History Month Steering Group for organising a month of exciting and thought-provoking events and conversations that celebrate our African, Caribbean and Indian communities at 51Âþ» for everyone to take part in and appreciate.”
Our dedicated Black History Month microsite contains a full run-down of what's on and much more. You can also check out our DMU Events calendar for details on how to book onto or access events. Both will continue to be updated throughout the season.
There will be a display of ‘Banned Black Books’ on the ground floor of the Kimberlin Library throughout October, developed in conjunction with the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre. All books that are part of the display will be available to be borrowed by 51Âþ» students and staff.
View the full timetable of events below:
BANNED – But they can’t stop the discourse: Banned Black Books You should be Reading
Throughout October
Kimberlin Library, 51Âþ» Campus
Black Excellence Exhibition 2023
Throughout October
Campus Centre, located in the glass cabinet on the ground floor
Lights Out Active Event | Black History Edition (51Âþ» students only)
Wednesday 4 October, 7pm - 9pm
The Watershed, 51Âþ» campus
Leicester Future Black, Asian and Ethnically Minoritised Entrepreneurs
Thursday 5 October, midday - 2pm
51Âþ» Careers Hub, Hugh Aston 0.82/0.83
Indoor Football World Cup (51Âþ» students and staff only)
Wednesday 11 October, 6pm – 10pm
The Watershed, 51Âþ» campus
Encountering Archives as a Person of Colour
Wednesday 18 October, 5.30pm – 7pm
Trinity Chapel, 51Âþ» campus
Social Enterprises and the Cost-of-Living Crisis: The Social Enterprise Research Group presents findings from its research on the resilience strategies by Black social entrepreneurs to survive the UK cost-of-living crisis.
Thursday 19 October, 1–3pm
Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, 51Âþ» campus
51Âþ» Women: midday meditation and mindfulness (51Âþ» students and staff only)
Join Diana Beldeanu for a midday meditation to connect to your breath, find your energy and tap into gratitude. No prior experience of meditation is required.
Monday 23 October, midday–12.30pm (online)
DSU Open Mic Night: Part 2
Monday 23 October, 5pm-8pm
DSU Atrium
TapSymphony
Tuesday 24 October, 1pm – 2.40pm
TBC, 51Âþ» campus
DSU BHM networking event
Wednesday 25 October, time 5pm-7pm
DSU POD, Campus Centre
Teaching To Transform: Charting the journey of the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre’s racial literacy programme for Leicester educators
Thursday 26 October, 12noon-4pm
TBC, 51Âþ» campus
Black Care - Talk with Ty’rone Haughton
Thursday 26 October, 6pm-8pm
TBC, 51Âþ» campus
Black Care – Keynote with Arlene Weekes
Friday 27 October, 5pm-6pm
TBC, 51Âþ» campus
Black Care – Poetry Club
Friday 27 October, 7pm-9pm
SLRC Seminar room, 51Âþ» campus
Anti-Racism Series – When Black History Takes To The Streets
Monday 30 October, 1pm – 2pm
Online
Posted on Friday 8 September 2023