Black History Month
Black History Month falls in October every year and is aimed at celebrating the culture, origins, histories and achievements of African and Caribbean communities and their diaspora. Black History Month is open to all to celebrate and learn. Please see below a series of workshops, videos and webinars with links to book:
Black History Month (BHM) Programme 2020
14 October 2020 - 12.15-1.15pm
Race & Privilege: An Overdue Conversation
This is an online exploration workshop hosted by Huddersfield Students' Union using the 'We're Not Really Strangers: Race & Privilege' card game.
14 October 2020 - 2.30pm
HudMovies: Da 5 Bloods Film Screening
Led by students.
21 October 2020 - 2.30pm
HudMovies: 12 Years a Slave Film Screening
Led by students.
23 October 2020 - 2.00-4.00pm
‘So you want to be anti-racist?’ with Tre Ventour
Throughout this workshop, Tré will be addressing race issues, social justice and how we can become anti-racist.
There are two videos going out over social media of Nigerian Independence day and the Caribbean Heritage Trail around Huddersfield.
Conscious Youth, a local youth focused organisation have organised these talks via Facebook every Sunday in October:
4 October 2020 - 5.00-6.00pm
Shakespeare & Race - Dr Onyeka Nubia
Join historian Dr Nubia to examine Shakespeare’s other countrymen and the significance of their story in Tudor England.
11 October 2020 - 5.00-6.00pm
Join Touka Fernande to find out about the inspiring black inventors who shaped our world.
18 October 2020 - 5.00-6.00pm
UK's Hidden History - Dr Onkyeha Nubia
Dr Nubia will be sharing his discoveries about the Blackamoores of England and how their lives affect us today.
25 October 2020 - 5.00-6.00pm
Kirklees – Black History Month
Each year Black History Month is celebrated in Kirklees but due to the coronavirus outbreak, many of this year’s events will be held virtually. Kirklees Council have produced a booklet with details of events organised by community groups and individuals, local organisations and Kirklees Council.
Broaden My Bookshelf
The library have taken their ‘Broaden My Bookshelf’ campaign a step further and created the Reading List Toolkit for academics to diversify the literature that is embedded onto their courses. You can find out why it is important and how to get started.
Who would you like to honour in Black History Month? Nominate an inspiring black role model for the Library to celebrate. If your nomination has already been submitted then give that submission a like. Submit your choice.