Black History Month 2024
Celebrating Black History Month at the University of Plymouth
Black History Month
Black History Month takes place in October and the University of Plymouth is proud to support this celebration of black achievements in the UK with a month-long season of events.
The origins of Black History Month go back to the United States in 1920, and nearly 100 years later this worldwide event still takes place annually and the UK marks Black History Month in October every year. This month is a time for everyone to come together to celebrate Black contributions to British society, as well as fostering a greater understanding of Black history.
The Inspiring Theme for Black History Month 2024
“In today’s world, stories are powerful tools that shape how we understand our past, present, and future. For too long, the history of Black communities has been told through lenses that often misrepresent, oversimplify, or entirely overlook the rich and diverse experiences of those who lived it. But 2024 is set to be a transformative year.
Black History Month UK has unveiled its compelling theme: Reclaiming Narratives”
Black History Month.org
Staff and student inspirational figures submissions!
As we celebrate Black History Month in October at the University of Plymouth Students' Union, we invite you to make your ‘Inspirational Figures Submission’—those Black students and staff who have inspired you.
This is a chance to recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals making a difference in our community.
Make your submissions and let’s honour those whose achievements and impact continue to shape our university for the better!
2024 events
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The Box: Screening of Mother Country
1–18 October, 10:00–17:00
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The Box: Reimagining the Film Archive documentary screening
5 and 6 October, 11:00–12:00
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The Box: screening of Tall Tails and Wonder Rooms
5 and 6 October, 13:00–14:00
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Food and Heritage: Black History Month at Jabulani
8, 15, 22 and 29 October, 16:30–19:00
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Club Kombat: Health and Wellbeing Sessions
9, 16 and 23 October, 18:00–19:00
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Jabulani Health is Wealth Event: NHS/Derriford Celebration Day
10 October, 14:00–18:00
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DBI Storytelling event one
12 October, 14:00–16:00
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The Box: Reimagining the Film Archive documentary screening
12 and 13 October, 11:00–12:00 and 13:00–14:00
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Jabulani Health is Wealth Event: Let’s Talk Menopause
17 October, 14:00–18:00
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DBI Storytelling event two
19 October, 14:00–16:00
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Jabulani Health is Wealth Event: Men’s Health
24 October, 14:00–18:00
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Jabulani Health is Wealth Event: Breast Cancer Awareness
31 October, 14:00–18:00
Black History Month at The Charles Seale-Hayne Library
The Charles Seale-Hayne Library have a competition inside the library that includes a display of books, author profiles and the chance to win £10 printing credit if a feedback slip is filled in stating 'Which Black individual inspires you? and why?' – the winner is randomly selected and will have the credits added to their print account.
They also have a fantastic tailored library guide available.
Tackling racism on campus: Raising awareness and creating the conditions for confident conversations
Advance HE is a member-led, sector-owned charity that works with institutions and higher education across the world to improve higher education for staff, students and society.
Advanced HE has created a set of resources for institutions to use in tackling racism on campus as part of the wider project, Tackling racism on campus: Raising awareness and creating the conditions for confident conversations, an Advance HE Project funded by SFC and led by an expert group of EDI practitioners, academics, tertiary education staff, and students.
Black Lives Matter
The University of Plymouth places great importance on equality, diversity and inclusion and has made strides in enacting our
zero-tolerance pledge
against all forms of abuse, harm and hate including racism in whatever form it presents itself. In direct response to the Black Lives Matter movement we have donated funds to both Plymouth Hope to support their work in the local BAME community and Plymouth Pride to support their work with LGBT+ asylum seekers in Plymouth. We continue to be a long-standing supporter of Diversity Business Incubator in Plymouth by providing resource and staffing to help in their work with local BAME entrepreneurs.
