Black History Month Events

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Wed 7th October

An audience of students Know My Heritage panel event, with Black Scholars
noon - 2pm
Room UG06, Murray Learning Centre
Join the Race Equality Network for a panel discussion on identity, heritage, and lived experience. Hear from an academic, a professional services colleague, and a PhD student as they share the stories and experiences that have shaped them.
Picture of Professor Anthony Reddie. Telling the Truth and Shaming the Devil: the Church's Complicity with the Transatlantic Slave Trade
6:30pm - 8pm
Room G07, University House
Join us for a thought-provoking and timely discussion with Professor Anthony Reddie (Oxford University and University of Birmingham alumnus), a leading theologian, educator, and scholar of Black theology.

Thu 8th October

A projector beams light into dusty air, creating light trails Film screening: Sarafina!
5pm - 7pm
Lecture Room 1, Gisbert Kapp building
Join the University of Birmingham's Race Equality Network for the screening of the powerful story of Sarafina! Set during the apartheid era in South Africa, this powerful and inspiring film follows a young student whose passion for freedom and justic

Fri 9th October

captured mid-movement with an arm raised. Two other people appear behind them. FEVER: A night for the diaspora
11pm - 4am
Guild of Students
Whether your roots are in Africa, the Caribbean, the UK or across the diaspora, join your Guild of Students for a celebration of culture and music! Tickets £4.

Tue 13th October

A student in a lecture theatre First Black Brummies
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Room WG12, Aston Webb building
Join the University of Birmingham's Race Equality Network for the screening of the inspiring documentary about the first Black Brummies and their incredible stories.

Thu 15th October

Picture of Dr Chinyere Sam-Okerenta. Starting Afresh: UK experience discussion with Dr. Chinyere Sam-Okerenta
noon - 2pm
Room LG14, Murray Learning Centre
Join Dr Chinyere Sam-Okerenta, a Nigerian consultant, author and community advocate, for an inspiring discussion exploring her personal and professional journey, including her heritage, migration experience and career progression in the UK.

Thu 22nd October

Picture shows people sat in a cinema room. 40 Years of Handsworth Songs: Film Screening and Q&A Panel
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mockingbird Cinema, The Custard Factory, Birmingham B9 4AA
A screening and panel discussion marking the 40th anniversary of the multi-awarding winning documentary feature film Handsworth Songs.

Fri 23rd October

Three students chatting outdoors Guild of Students: Africanize Poetry Workshop
6pm - 8:30pm
On campus
Join Artist‑in‑Residence Sipho Eric Ndlovu for an immersive poetry workshop that brings the University’s African collection to life, whether you’re a seasoned writer or trying poetry for the first time. Book your free ticket now!
Picture of Sipho Eric Ndlovu, a performance artist who uses poetry, dance and community facilitation to encourage accessibly of arts. Guild of Students: Poetry Workshop
6pm - 8:30pm
Teaching and Learning Building, Room TBC
An introduction to Africanize, a University of Birmingham project led by Artist-In-Residence Sipho Eric Ndlovu. This will be an introductory, engaging and accessible poetry workshop inspired by live artifacts and artworks from the University's Afri

Wed 28th October

Picture of the University of Birmingham's clock tower. Black Heritage campus walking tour
1pm - 3pm
On campus
Join the Black Heritage Walks Network for a guided walking tour exploring the often-overlooked Black histories connected to the University of Birmingham campus.
Image of a female student holding a loaf of bread. Bread & Belief for Black History Month: Reclaiming Religious Stories for Liberation - how does God-Talk shape us?
2pm - 4pm
Oasis Lounge - Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Join Mindy and the Student EDI Team to make bread and share stories during Black History Month. Leave this event enriched by community, conversation and with the loaf of bread you made.

Fri 30th October

Picture of Mermaid Fountain in the Guild of Students. Guild of Students: Open Mic Night
5:30pm - 7pm
Beorma Bar, Guild of Students
As Halloween approaches, we invite you to gather for Khuluma, a special open mic inspired by storytelling, ancestry and remembrance. "Khuluma", meaning 'speak' in Zulu, calls us to share the stories we hold close.

Thu 12th November

Student playing board games at University accomodation. Home at UoB: A student-led approach to inclusive living for Black students
2pm - 3pm
Online
Discover how the University of Birmingham's 'Home at UoB' initiative creates an inclusive, supportive environment for Black students in accommodation.

Wed 18th November

Poster with the image of João Cândido Felisberto, the admiral who led the Revolt of the Lash in Brazil in 1910. Film Screening: João Cândido - A Hero Without a Mask
2pm - 4pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Join us for a screening of João Cândido: A Hero Without a Mask, with researcher and screenwriter Professor Álvaro Pereira do Nascimento joining for a live Q&A, organised by the University of Birmingham Brazil Institute.
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