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What to Read, Watch and Listen to This Black History Month!A collage of two book covers and a screenshot of an audiobook

What to Read, Watch and Listen to This Black History Month!

The theme of this year’s Black History Month is ‘Saluting Our Sisters,’ the celebration and showcase of Black women. I’m going to share how to celebrate Black history this October – by reading, watching and listening!

Posted on: 3 October 2023

Black History Through Film: Review of Burning an IllusionBlack History Month 2022

Black History Through Film: Review of Burning an Illusion

Dr Ama Biney is a Lecturer in Black British History, in the University of Liverpool's History Department.

Posted on: 19 October 2022

The Long History of Policy Brutality against Black People in BritainBlack History Month 2022

The Long History of Policy Brutality against Black People in Britain

Written by Dr Jess White.

Posted on: 7 October 2022

We (won't) remember themThe statue of Edward Colston

We (won't) remember them

You may have noticed that part of the title is in brackets. In this article, I intend to decipher whether the removal of Imperialist statues diminishes our remembrance of history.

Posted on: 13 October 2021

Black History Month: reflecting on racialised beauty standardsWoman with afro hair

Black History Month: reflecting on racialised beauty standards

For Black History Month, history student Alaina Heath reflects on racialised beauty standards and representations of Black beauty in the media.

Posted on: 26 October 2018