At CCCU, we're passionate about recognising and celebrating Black history 365 days a year. 

Traditionally, in the United Kingdom Black History Month is celebrated throughout the month of October. During this period both triumphant and challenging moments in Black history are acknowledged and celebrated.

As an institution we are committed to securing racial justice, inclusivity, equality and sustainability for us all. Every one of us at CCCU, staff and students, have an important contribution to make as we work towards promoting racial equality and developing a learning and working community that is inclusive and accessible to all. 

As a University, we are taking a 365-day approach to Black History Month. Through this theme we acknowledge the significance of October in celebrating Black history and as such run events, workshops, campaigns, and exhibitions across the academic year.

Throughout the year we will continue to raise Black voices, educate on race and racism, and build a community that celebrates diversity. Under our Closing Our Gap strategic commitments, Black History 365 strongly supports our community, culture, and curriculum strands by providing us with an opportunity to engage positively with history, act in the present, and work towards building a better future for all by bringing staff and students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds on a transformative journey.

Therefore, we would like to encourage everyone to get involved, join in the celebrations, and work towards equality for all. To get involved with Black History 365 please email closingourgap@canterbury.ac.uk.

What's on throughout Black History 365?