Loughborough celebrates Black History Month

The University and Loughborough Students’ Union are delighted to host an event programme throughout the month of October to mark Black History Month. The University continues its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda towards fighting racial inequality through initiatives and collaborative work across our institution.

A colourful mural reading 'Your Black Is' and a row of positive words along a panel on campus.

News

View published stories celebrating the success of our Black community and sharing initiatives the University has taken to be a more inclusive place to work and study.
Illustration of the side profile of a person with curly black hair and wearing gold hoop earrings. There are red and yellow crayon texture swirls in their hair and the words 'Saluting Our Sisters' and '1-31 October'.

Saluting our Sisters

To recognise this year’s theme we are celebrating Black women who have been nominated by our Loughborough community and have had an impact on them.
Hazlerigg building

Race Equity Timeline

The timeline displays how the University is improving race equity across the institution.

Events

There will be a variety of events taking place across the month, both online and in-person, to celebrate Black History Month. Find out how you can get involved in discussions, showcases and our parade.

View all events

Reading list

Dr Ksenia Chmutina has compiled a reading list sharing fiction and non-fiction reads about Black history. The list covers issues of racism, white privilege, and coloniality; all books are written by Black authors and reflect on Black lived experiences.

Black History Month Reading List

Resources

Tackling Racism Module

Available for all staff and students.

Race, Racism and Anti-Racist Resources

There are a number of useful resources including blogs, videos, articles and book recommendations available to view on the University website.

Microaggressions – no place at Loughborough

A microaggression is a statement, action, or incident that communicates a negative message about that group.

Understanding racial terms

To be productive and respectful in discussions regarding race and racism, it's important to understand the terminology relating to race equality.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) blog

In December 2020 we launched our EDI blog, which features personal experiences and reflections from staff members across the institution.

Loughborough talks EDI: What does it mean to be an ally?

Members of the University's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Sub-Committee explore the role of the ally.