The University and Students’ Union are proud to join forces to celebrate Black History Month throughout October with a variety of events open to all staff and students.
This year celebrates 70 years since the Empire Windrush brought over settlers from the Caribbean to help rebuild Britain after the war. Now black culture is embedded within many areas of society and Black History Month is an opportunity for us to celebrate this.
Professor Bashir Al-Hashimi, Dean of Physical Sciences and Engineering and Chair of the University Race Equality Committee, said:
Black History Month provides a welcome opportunity to celebrate past achievements. It also enables us to consider next steps to embed a more inclusive, equal and racially-diverse culture at our institution.
Here at the University, we are proud to invite you to the below events:
| Name of event | Date/time/location | Organiser |
| BlacKkKlansman (film screening is free) | Tuesday 16 October, 19:00, SUSU Cinema (entrance through Bar 3), Building 42, Students’ Union, Highfield Campus | Union Films |
| All Things Black | Wednesday 17 October, 18:30-21-30, location TBC | Ghanaian Society and ACS |
| Dobet Gnahore | Thursday 18 October, 20:00-late, Turner Sims, Highfield Campus | Turner Sims |
| Our Curriculum: Is it diverse? | Thursday 18 October, 17:00-20:00, The Cube, Building 42, Students’ Union, Highfield Campus | Students’ Union and University of Southampton |
| Voices of Colour Open Mic Night | Wednesday 24 October, 19:00-21:00, Bar 2 Building 42, Students’ Union, Highfield Campus | African Caribbean Society |
| Live Talk with Akala | Monday 29 October, 19:00-21:00, B32/R1015, Highfield Campus | Black History Month and Stand Up To Racism |
Did you know that the University has signed up to the Race Equality Charter? Find out more here.Southampton Black History Month have put together a guide for all events happening across Hampshire, which are open to all.
For queries about the above events, please contact Emily Harrison, Vice-President Student Communities, at: [email protected] or Louise Goux-Wirth (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team) at: [email protected]
