Black History Month 2020

Black History Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the achievements of the black community, to tell and listen to stories of the black experience, both past and present. At Imperial College Union we embrace Black History Month 2020 and encourage our members to take part. Black History Month is a time to look back on our shared black history, heritage and culture. This is also a month to look forward and celebrate black culture - here and now. 

Events

This year’s Black History Month program has been developed in partnership with the African Carribean Society (ACS) and this year's BME Officer, Debbie Adegoke. All students and staff are encouraged to take part. This program celebrates black culture and educates us on topics that are affecting the community today. Be sure to also check out the events College has organised.

Date and Time                            
Event               
Where

Wednesday 7th Oct
18:00 - 19:30

Fresher's Meet & Greet with the African Caribbean Society (ACS)

Online Meeting link TBC

Wednesday 7th Oct
13:00 - 14:00
BAME Poetry Corner Online Meeting link TBC

Thursday 8th Oct
18:00 – 20:30

Black History Month Film Night - sign up vote for the film here!

Watch on Kast

Friday 9th Oct
16:30 - 17:30 

Colonial Discourse Talk by Dr Terri Ochiaga

Online Meeting link TBC

Monday 12th Oct
16:30 - 17:30

McKinsey Coffee Chat 

Online Meeting link TBC

Tuesday 13th Oct
18:30 - 20:00 

BAME Careers Panel with ACS and the Careers Service

Sign up via JobsLive

Wednesday 14th Oct
09:00

Virtual Black History Walking Tour

Join via Instagram -
@icunion

Friday 16th Oct
18:30 - 20:00

Games Night with the African Carribean Society 

Online Meeting link TBC

Sunday 18th Oct
18:00 - 19:30
Black History Month Film Night - sign up vote for the film here! Watch on Kast

Monday 19th Oct
18:30 - 20:00

Discussion - Connecting the struggles with police brutality 

Online Meeting link TBC

Tuesday 20th Oct
19:00 - 20:30

Talk by an author - TBC

Online Meeting link TBC

Wednesday 21st Oct
14:00 - 20:00

FIFA Tournament with African Caribbean Society

Online Meeting link TBC

Thursday 22nd Oct
18:00 - 19:00
Games Tournament with African Caribbean Society Online Meeting link TBC

Friday 23rd Oct
18:00 - 19:30

ACS Welfare Talk

Online Meeting link TBC

Monday 26th Oct

18:00 - 19:30

Talk by an author - TBC 

Online Meeting link TBC

Wednesday 28th Oct
17:00 - 18:00

Panel - Black Women in STEM

Online Meeting link TBC

Thursday 29th Oct
18:00 - 19:30

Lecture - Black History in Islam

Microsoft Teams

Friday 30th Oct
18:30 - 19:30

Virtual Cooking with African Caribbean Society & East African Society

Online Meeting link TBC

Resources 

Check out this list of resources like West African restaurants, hair salons and other services within London. 

Also, be sure to check out our Black Lives Matter resource page.

Art Competition

The African Caribbean Society is running an art competition during Black History Month. Submit your art of any form relating to Afro-Carirbbean culture/history to the society's Instagram page for your chance to with a £20 Amazon Gift Voucher.

Spotify Playlist

Have a listen to this Spotify playlist - put toegther in celebration of Black History Month by Union staff member - Victoria Agbontaen smiley