Thank you to everyone who has attended one of our events or read any of our Black History Month content produced for 2025.
We opened the month with a blog on this year’s theme “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”, by the University’s Race Equality Charter (REC) Lead.
At the Vice-Chancellor’s invitation, award-winning researcher Malik Al Nasir, DLitt (h.c.), delivered talks to staff, students, and the local community. His powerful story, told with honesty and courage, left a lasting impression. Find out more about Malik and follow his work here.
We welcomed Cleo Lake to campus on 22 October, who spoke about her story as a Black woman growing up in Bristol, and journey into activism. Follow Cleo’s work on the Decolonising Memory project via Instagram. Photo album – Cleo Lake talk.
We would like to say a massive thank you to our students Jamaine (undergraduate) and George (postgraduate research) who shared their stories with us this month.
The ‘No Plates Like Home’ initiative was launched at lime tree with the SU’s African and Caribbean Society taking over a food counter with a pop-up serving delicious food from family recipes.
Dr Teslim Bukoye, Race Equality Charter Lead, reflects:
“From powerful stories to bold ideas, this month has strengthened our commitment to racial equity. I am proud of what we have achieved together and excited for what comes next. We will sustain this momentum, standing firm in power and pride every day. Thank you to our speakers, students, staff, and partners for a remarkable Black History Month. Our next steps align with our REC Bronze Award action plan and the University’s mandate for global excellence with impact.”
Please sign up to this blog and keep a look out on University channels for details of our Race Equality Week activities taking place 2-8 February 2026.
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