Black History Month 2021
Introduction
The month of October marks Black History Month in the United Kingdom, a month dedicated to celebrating the continued achievements and contributions of Black people both in the UK and globally. It is also a time for continued action to tackle racism, to reclaim Black history and to ensure that Black history is represented and celebrated year-round.
To mark Black History Month, Central staff and students led by Dr Javeria Khadija Shah (Programme Leader, Learning Development and Inclusion), Kim Myers (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager), Rianna Simons (Students’ Union Black and Global Majority Officer) and the School’s Inclusion Committee have worked to programme a series of events, activities and discussions. Alongside these activities, a list of resources is provided which includes free external events with which staff and students can engage.
October 2021 will also mark the launch of Black History 365, a new model of learning, teaching and creative practice led by Dr Javeria Khadija Shah and Central’s Learning Skills Programme.
Please check back often as this page will be updated regularly throughout October.
Black History 365
Black History 365 is a model of learning, teaching, and creative practice, which will aim to desegregate and include Black excellence and contribution, past, present, and future, in collaboration with artists, emerging scholars, activists, educators, and public intellectuals all year, every year under the ethos that Black history is made every day.
Visit the Black History 365 webpage to learn more about the project, and forthcoming events and activities.
Central Students' Union events
Rianna Simons is Central Students’ Union Black and Ethnic Minorities Officer for 2021/2022.
‘In my first term of first year, I found Black History Month to be a great time to meet other students, make friends and feel a part of a wider community. I hope these events can create the same impact for other students as they did for me!’
If you’d like to reach to Rianna, contact [email protected].
Central’s Students’ Union are running events and activities celebrating Black History Month throughout October, including:
- Movie Night - Tuesday 19 October at 6.30pm (RR2)
- Club Night - Friday 22 October at 8:00pm (SU)
- Open Mic/Live Music night - Friday 29 October at 7:30pm (SU)
Please note that the above events date, time and venue are subject to change. Follow @centralsu_bameglobal and @central_su on Instagram to keep updated.
Black History Month - External events
Find a list below of external events throughout October and November which are free (or donation based) to attend.
James Barnor: Accra/London - A Retrospective
Serpentine presents a major survey of British-Ghanaian photographer James Barnor.
Date and time: Until 22 October 2021
Location: Serpentine North Gallery, West Carriage Drive, London W2 2AR
Free - timed tickets
The Black Media Discussion: Writing Black Men in TV & Film
Legacy Entertainment Presents: The Black Media Discussion, a space where we facilitate conversations and discussion concerning black media.
Date and time: Thursday 30 September 2021, 6:00pm – 7:30pm BST
Location: Online
Free
Handsworth Songs
Screening of the British documentary film followed by a discussion with Ashitey Akomfrah. Part of Black History Season.
Date and time: 1 October 2021, 6:30pm – 8:30pm BST
Location: Online
Free
Black History Matters
Part of the Radical Black Women series online launch event by Lawrence Wishart and Black Cultural Archives.
Date and time: Thursday 7 October 2021, 7:30pm – 9:00pm BST
Location: Online
Free
PROUD TO BE
Launching Camden Black History season 2021, this event will celebrate the success of Camden’s creatives and performers.
Date and time: Friday 8 October 2021, 6:30pm – 10:00pm BST
Location: Camden House, Lab Tech, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AB
Free
Camden Black History Season: Black History Walks
Black History Walks leads a walk around South Camden and ending in Secret Soho
Date and time: Saturday 13 November 2021, 10:00am – 12:00pm GMT
Location: To be confirmed. Visit the Eventbrite page for more information closer to the date.
Free