Black History Month: see more events
During October, the University has been showing its support for Black History Month with a series of events to celebrate diversity and the achievements of people of colour at Sussex, in the UK and around the world.
Black History Month is a national celebration that aims to promote and celebrate black contributions to British society, and to foster an understanding of black history in general. It’s a fantastic opportunity for all students to get involved and learn more about our BME (black, minority and ethnic) community.
Read on for some highlights for the rest of the month. You can visit the Students’ Union’s Black History Month page for updated listings and more information. Student-led events are frequently being added to the programme, and you can still apply for funding and support to host your own event.
The Uprising: screening and director Q&A
Monday 21 October, 4pm to 6pm, Shawcross AS-01
Musician and activist Pravini Baboeram presents The Uprising, a music documentary that tells the story of resistance against racism in Europe. Pravini will be around for discussion and Q&A following the screening.
The Climate Crisis is a Racist Crisis
Wednesday 23 October, 5.30pm to 7pm, Fulton B lecture theatre
Hear from Joshua Virasami and Alexandra Wanjiku Kelbert, who are associated with Black Lives Matter UK and Wretched of the Earth, a grassroots collective for indigenous, black, brown and diaspora groups and individuals demanding climate justice.
Creative writing workshop: Writing history in colour
Friday 25 October, 3pm to 6pm, Debating Chamber, Falmer House
Black History Month Curator and award-winning author Su’ur Su’eddie Vershima Agema, facilitates a workshop focused on the writing experience of people of colour in various circumstances.
Sunday 27 October, 5pm to 7.30pm, ACCA
ACCA hosts a screening of Rafiki, the story of a romance that grows between two young women, Kena and Ziki, amidst family and political pressures around LGBT rights in Kenya.
Long Walk To Freedom: screening and discussion with screenwriter William Nicholson
Tuesday 29 October, 7pm to 10.15pm, ACCA
Before the screening of the iconic Mandela biopic Long Walk To Freedom, there will be an introductory discussion with the film’s screenwriter.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon: BAME professionals in STEM
Wednesday 30 October, 1pm to 3pm, Arts C169
Learn about making and improving Wikipedia entries of notable BAME professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine.
New Daughters of Africa: a cultural industries perspective
Wednesday 30 October, 4pm to 6pm, Fulton A lecture theatre
Hear from Margaret Busby, pioneering publisher, broadcaster and editor of acclaimed anthology New Daughters of Africa - an exploration of the role of feminist and black publishing in showcasing the creativity of women of African descent.
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