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Black History Month

Black History Month is a celebration of Black history, arts and culture throughout the UK.

We've collected together blogs, videos and events featuring our academics and students, which explore stories related to Black history and current topics. 

Find out more about events taking place across the University and the city here.

 

Black History Month 2022

Film Screening: Free Renty and a Live Q&A with Director David Grubin

11 October 5.00pm-8.00pm Find out more and register.
Black History Month 2022

Maladies of Empire: How Colonialism, Slavery, and War Transformed Medicine

12 October 5.00om-7.30pm Find out more and register.
Black History Month 2022

Women, Gender, Slavery, and Abolition in Brazil

21 October 5.00pm-7.30pm Find out more and register.
Black History Month 2022

How 19th-century newspaper advertisements reveal a deeper Truth Behind cinema’s 12 Years A Slave

Written by Alice Fairclough and Alex Geddes, two of our recent History graduates.
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Kinways Podcast

Learn more about this podcast from Dr Richard Benjamin.

Black History Month 2022

Black History Through Film: Review of Burning an Illusion

Dr Ama Biney discusses the career of Menelik Shabazz, a British Filmmaker and pioneer in the industry.
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Blog: How to have a Black history year

Rest. Dance. Breathe. History student, Mara Livermore, gives her advice on staying well and drawing strength from heritage and identity.

Decolonising the Curriculum

Professor Charles Forsdick reflects on the importance of decolonising the curriculum

Professor Charles Forsdick reflects on the importance of decolonising the curriculum within the University of Liverpool’s relaunched MA in International Slavery.
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We (won't) remember them

Lara Zahran discusses imperialist statues and our remembrance of history.

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Video: Why Audre Lorde is still a powerful and vibrant voice today

Watch a video with Dr Gemma Bird, talking about what she has learned from writer, feminist and activist, Audre Lorde.
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Keynote Lecture by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles

Watch a recording of the keynote lecture from our series Barrier to Black Academia symposium.
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Barriers to Black Academia: Slavery and Colonialism and the Case for Reparative Justice

Watch a recording of our first panel event from the Barriers to Black Academic symposium.

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The Afro-Caribbean Society

Find out more about the University of Liverpool's Afro-Caribbean Society, who produce exciting events throughout the year celebrating African and Caribbean culture.