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Black History Month
Celebrating Black history, arts and culture. This October, join us as we mark Black History Month.
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Events 2023
What BHM means to us...
"Celebrating my mixed heritage, being proud of who I am and where I’m from."
Almasi Samuels, Professional Services .
"A moment to recognise the contribution that Black people have, and are still making, to the greatness of Britain."
Ceewhy Ochoga, Professional Services
"Black History months means celebrating our culture as a community, and still feeling seen as individuals. We all have a story to tell"
Kalila Lickford, Professional Services
"It’s a celebration of an impeccable heritage and a recognition of a people who are constantly undermined in their different worlds."
"Black History is remembering how strong and powerful our ancestors were to fight for our rights."
Véronique Agossa, Student
"Highlighting the history of Black heritage and culture, as well as celebrating historical Black individuals."
Joanne Nankam, Student
"Black history cannot be overlooked as it enables visibility to the trailblazers in our society, demonstrating the positives impacts that people of colour contribute."
Natalie Ashman, Course Leader - Foundation
"Black history is about inspiring future generation through Black achievements, and creativity that is not represented and shown in mainstream media."
Danni Phillips, Senior Lecturer
"Black History Month is a reminder that in life there will always be struggles but if one keeps pushing, there will be light at the end of the tunnel."
Onyinye Yvonne Ochuba, Departmental Administration Officer
Rewind... past BHM highlights
When one of our talented students, Almasi Samuels, met creative director and entrepreneur, Tori Taiwo, for our in conversation series nothing was off the table. This fun, frank, and enlighting exchange is now ready to watch online.
Ravensbourne has partnered with Jamii to host a craft fair in the Ravensbourne building. The craft fair will celebrate black business and introduce the community to incredible makers from the African diaspora.
We showcased Steve McQueen's 'Mangrove' (from the Small Axe series), Lawrence Lartey's short documentaries that tells the story of Jungle, UKG and Grime – three massive underground music scene that were all ‘Made in Britain’, and our students got to decide the feature film of the night.
We were delighted to host an exclusive workshop for Ravensbourne students with artist Nicole Chui and in collaboration with NOW Gallery. Students explored embroidery techniques over risograph prints of archival material to investigate the relationship between print and protest.
What BHM means to us...
"Black History Month is a time of recognition and celebration of our achievements." - Sunday Osobu, professional staff.
"Black history month allows us to appreciate and acknowledge ourselves as a community and to celebrate our blackness. It creates a starting point for further discussion and study into our history."- Esther, student.
"Black history month is important because it’s an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the achievements that Africans have accomplished over the years and most importantly the importance of resilience." - Ade, current Ravensbourne student.
"It’s a time to honour and remember my ancestors, who paved the way for me to be here. It’s reflecting on the work still to be done. It’s representing what Black means, and what Black looks like to different people." - Kalila, professional staff.
"BHM is a opportunity to showcase the contributions that have been made over the decades by black communities"- Lawrence, executive team.
"Excellence comes in colour." - Dami, current Ravensbourne student.
"A moment to recognise the contribution that Black people have, and are still making, to the greatness of Britain." - Ceewhy, professional staff.
"I am fortunate because I know where I come from but for everyone like me there are hundreds of people who can not trace their lineage back to Africa."- Kazeem, professional staff.
"Black British history shouldn't be treated separately from British history but until it’s not, BHM is an opportunity to highlight Black peoples' contributions & change the narrative." - Fabienne, professional staff.
"Remembering what our ancestors fought for - to be treated equally worldwide."- Véronique, student.
