Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month at UWE Bristol.
Celebrating Black History Month at UWE Bristol
At UWE Bristol, our ultimate goal is to foster a society where Black history and experiences are valued, celebrated, and integrated into mainstream consciousness throughout the entire year, promoting a more inclusive and equitable understanding of history.
The theme #SalutingOurSisters highlights the crucial role that Black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities.
October is Black History Month. However, we recognise that Black history should never be a task or check box for people to complete for one month of the year. Recognising and learning Black history should be a constant activity.
Through a more inclusive and diverse curriculum, Black history can be celebrated every day and treated as a crucial and essential part of our historical discourse and understanding.
Black History Month events
This year Bristol celebrates an impressive programme for Black History Month.
Wed 04 October 2023
Black History Month Library book giveaway: Homegoing
UWE Bristol Libraries, All campuses
As part of Black History Month 2023, we'll be hiding copies of this book across our libraries and sharing clues about where to find them on our Instagram Stories.
Wed 04 October 2023, 17:30
Film Screening of Belle
The Students' Union at UWE, Union 1, Meeting Room 1, Frenchay Campus
The Students' Union at UWE Bristol invite you to a film screening of Belle in honour of Black History Month 2023 under the theme 'Celebrating our Sisters'.
Fri 06 October 2023, 17:00
Sports and colours
Centre for Sport, Frenchay Campus
Every friday in Black History Month, come to the Centre for Sport for an evening of inclusive sports!
Tue 10 October 2023
Black History Month Library book giveaway: Why we kneel how we rise
UWE Bristol Libraries, All campuses
As part of Black History Month 2023, we'll be hiding copies of this book across our libraries and sharing clues about where to find them on our Instagram Stories.
Thu 12 October 2023
Black History Month Library book giveaway: Hood Feminism
UWE Bristol Libraries, All campuses
As part of Black History Month 2023, we'll be hiding copies of this book across our libraries and sharing clues about where to find them on our Instagram Stories.
Fri 13 October 2023, 17:00
Sports and colours
Centre for Sport, Frenchay Campus
Every friday in Black History Month, come to the Centre for Sport for an evening of inclusive sports!
Sat 14 October 2023, 12:00
Gospel workshop with the UWE Gospel and Renewal Choir
The Stretch Tent (or SU Bar if raining), Frenchay Campus
Come and sing with the UWE Gospel and Renewal Choir in support of Black History Month.
Mon 16 October 2023, 11:00
NHS blood and transplant drop in
The Students' Union at UWE, Union 1, Meeting Room 1, Frenchay Campus
The NHS Blood and Transplant team will be coming along to Frenchay Campus to spread awareness about the call for more Black blood donors.
Wed 18 October 2023
Black History Month Library book giveaway: Black Cake
UWE Bristol Libraries, All campuses
As part of Black History Month 2023, we'll be hiding copies of this book across our libraries and sharing clues about where to find them on our Instagram Stories.
Wed 18 October 2023, 09:30
NHS Blood and Transplant drop in
The Students' Union at Glenside, Glenside Campus
The NHS Blood and Transplant team will be coming along to Glenside Campus to spread awareness about the call for more Black blood donors.
Thu 19 October 2023, 12:00
NHS Blood and Transplant drop in
The Students' Union at Bower Ashton, Bower Ashton Campus
The NHS Blood and Transplant team will be coming along to Bower Ashton Campus to spread awareness about the call for more Black blood donors.
Fri 20 October 2023
Black History Month Library book giveaway: Wake
UWE Bristol Libraries, All campuses
As part of Black History Month 2023, we'll be hiding copies of this book across our libraries and sharing clues about where to find them on our Instagram Stories.
What is happening in Black History Month?
You can find out more about Black History Month from:
- the UWE Bristol events diary
- The Students' Union at UWE, who have an events listing and Hall of Fame Gallery
- UWE Bristol Library, who have a range of planned activities for Black History Month
- Bristol City Council, who have also published a programme of highlights
- Black History Month national website.
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