Reclaiming Narratives: celebrating Black history in October and beyond
30 Sep 2024
The University’s year-round celebration of Black history, BH365, has been renewed this October with the official start of Black History Month.
Since 2020, the University has adopted a 365 approach to celebrating Black history, recognising that while Black History Month is a vital focus point to honour Black history, more needs to be done continuously to acknowledge the Black experience and celebrate Black excellence throughout the entire year. Canterbury Christ Church University was one of the first universities to undertake a year-long approach as part of its wider commitment to anti-racism.
Now in its fourth year of BH365, the University will be hosting events, activities, and initiatives to support this year’s Black History Month theme, Reclaiming Narratives. The theme is a call to the Black community to take ownership of how histories are told, and to shine a light on untold stories, unsung heroes and everyday individuals who have made an indelible impact on our communities. The University will be exploring this theme through events, activities and stories in Black History Month and beyond, including:
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As part of its commitment to anti-racism, the University encourages its entire community to realise their collective responsibility to stand against racism, call out discrimination, learn from the lived experiences of marginalised groups, and use their voice to promote racial equality within society. It works holistically across both people and processes, driving forward anti-racist initiatives and offering ongoing support and networks, including:
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