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In this talk, Dr Jean Beaman will discuss her ongoing ethnographic research on anti-racist mobilisation and activism against police violence, and put that in conversation with anti-racist mobilisation and the Black Lives Matter movement both in the United States and worldwide. She will discuss what it means to consider Black Lives Matter in a society...
The theme for this year’s Black History Month is Time for Change: Actions Not Words. The purpose of this theme is not just to educate people on Black History but inform and empower people to be true allies in the anti-racism movement. Please find below an excerpt from Black History Month 2022 as well as...
Learn, acknowledge and celebrate Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic cultures! Leeds11, partners and friends are proud to bring you their celebratory programme for Black History Month 2021. The programme of events looks to bring everyone on a collective journey of insight. Understanding into the wonderful achievements and success of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people....
South Asian Heritage Month is an awareness month that runs from 18 July to 17 August every year. It had its inaugural year in 2020. It’s aim is to raise the profile of British South Asian heritage and history in the UK through education, arts, culture and commemoration. The ultimate goal is to support people...
October marks Black History Month in the UK, the annual celebration and acknowledgement of the history, achievements and contributions that people of African and Caribbean backgrounds have made to this country over many generations. The aim of Black History Month is to promote knowledge, understanding and an awareness of Black History. If you wish to...
Contents of this page: Introduction University of Leeds Events Black History Walks Support and Resources for Staff and Students Introduction Celebrate everyday inclusion in all its forms during this year’s National Inclusion Week (NIW) which takes place between 28 September – 4 October. It’s a chance to share and promote inspiring inclusion practices and...
UK Black Pride is Europe’s largest celebration for LGBTQ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Latin American descent. The annual event creates a safe space to celebrate diverse sexualities, gender identities, cultures, gender expressions and backgrounds, while also fostering, representing and celebrating Black LGBTQ and QTIPOC (Queer, Transgender and Intersex People of Colour) culture through...
Windrush Day was introduced on 22 June 2018, on the 70th anniversary of the date when hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean arrived to the UK aboard the MV Empire Windrush. Windrush Day is intended to recognise and honour the significant contributions of the Windrush Generation to British social, cultural and political life. Get involved...