Black History Month at Goldsmiths

October is Black History Month. Find out about events to attend in our local area and online.

This page brings together events organised or hosted by Goldsmiths, as well as those featuring our community of students, staff and alumni.

Events open to all

We are the African diaspora networking event

NCBI will be facilitating this interactive networking event which feature a panel discussion, quiz, drumming performances and good food. Guests are welcome to attend in their traditional attire if wanted.

15 October

6 - 9pm
The Great Hall

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Global Ethnic Panel Discussion - Hosted by Goldsmiths Careers Service

Taking place during Black History Month, the event aims to tackle a range of topics and questions that will inform, champion and inspire our students who identify as being part of the global ethnic majority.

28 Oct

3.30 - 5pm
RHB 137a

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Additional activities and resources

21-Day Challenge

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team invite all staff and students to take part in a 21-Day Challenge for Black History Month. Over the course of 21 days, explore a range of resources linked to Black history and culture, from books to articles, podcasts and talks.

The aim of the challenge is to promote understanding of racial inequalities throughout society, as well as their historical background.

The challenge is running from Tuesday 1 – Monday 21 October 2024.

Books

‘Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race’ by Reni Eddo-Lodge
‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo
‘Black and British: A forgotten history’ by David Olusoga
‘100 Great Black Britons’ by Patrick Vernon OBE and Angelina Osborne
‘Don't Touch My Hair’ by Emma Dabiri

Videos/Interviews

Akala deconstructs race, class, and Britain's modern myths - James O’Brien
Toni Morrison on race, racism and her novel God Help the Child - CBC
Teaching UK Kids Black British History | Troy Deeney: Where's My History? - Troy Deeney (Channel 4)
Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging - Afua Hirsch
WW2 'Brown Babies': A little-known part of British 20th Century history - BBC World History

Podcasts/Talks

Beyond Black History Month Podcast (available on Spotify)
Busy being Black - Josh Rivers
TED Talks: The difference between being "not racist" and antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Witness History: Black History Podcast (available on Spotify)
Dope Black Dads Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts)

Documentaries/Films

2023 The Misinformation of Black History Full Documentary - YouTube
‘Loving’ directed by Jeff Nichols
‘Self Made, inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker’ directed by DeMane Davis and Kasi Lemmons (available on Netflix)
‘Race’ directed by Stephen Hopkins
‘When They See Us’ directed by Ava DuVernay (available on Netflix)