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Black History Month 2024: Reclaiming Narratives

collage created for BHM 2024
  • Written byStudent Communications
  • Published date 30 September 2024
collage created for BHM 2024
Image: Collage by Ama Ogwo, Asili Taylor, and Hannah Smith, 2024, UAL

Every October, we take time to celebrate the culture, creativity and strength of our Black students, staff, alumni and partners, as well as acknowledge the important historic contribution of the Black community to mark Black History Month (BHM). Keep up-to-date with our upcoming events, news and more by exploring our BHM webpage.

  • Staff and student events, including exhibitions, BHM inspired menus across UAL canteens, book displays across our libraries and more
  • Spotlighting members of our UAL community through profiles
  • Showcasing student work
  • Sharing resources

We’ll also be hosting a number of social media takeovers, by you, our students on our Instagram and TikTok accounts. So keep an eye out on our channels and remember to tag us if you take pictures at any of our BHM events.

Reclaiming Narratives

While celebrating Black communities at UAL and beyond, we also want to use this time to spread awareness and understanding of the impact of Black heritage and culture nationwide. In addition to this, we'll be focusing on acknowledging their contributions and how this has influenced and shaped the future.

This year’s BHM UK theme is Reclaiming Narratives, and it ‘underscores a commitment to correcting historical inaccuracies and showcasing the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage. It’s about taking control of our stories and honouring our heroes while challenging the narratives that have often overlooked the contributions and achievements of Black individuals both in the UK and globally. #ReclaimingNarratives- BHM.org

Eat, meet, zine, play, listen and learn this October

We have put  together a wide range of events for you this Black History Month, including yoga,  zine-making, exhibitions, symposiums, food, an open mic night and much, much more.