Black History Month
Black History Month
The University of Leicester is proud to celebrate Black History Month this October. The month marks and explores Black stories both past and present to highlight the achievements, experiences, and successes of Black cultural figures and communities. Through using creative mediums such as art, storytelling, and entertainment, we are given a glimpse into the lives and experiences of our Black communities.
At Leicester, our staff, students, and wider community have come together year after year to take part in our celebrations, which include a host of interactive events, activities, and sessions to recognise pinnacle moments, achievements, and cultural highlights within the Black community.
The University, along with the Attenborough Arts Centre, the Students’ Union, and the Staff Multi-Ethnicity Forum are proud to be celebrating Black History Month this year and hope that you can join us for this month and beyond.
A message from Nishan Canagarajah - President and Vice-Chancellor
At the University of Leicester, diversity and inclusion are not just values, we live them. Black History Month is a powerful moment to honour the rich heritage, achievements, and lived experiences of our Black students and staff. It’s a time to celebrate, reflect, and recommit to meaningful change.
