The University is taking the opportunity to put a special focus on diversity with an exciting programme of events for Black History Month. Throughout October there will be opportunities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in the UK.

The University programme is varied and events are open to all. They include talks, film screenings and new for 2017 is a Diversity Book Group in the Library. A highlight was the Annual James McCune Smith lecture, this year taking place on 17th October 2017.

The UNESCO Chair series of events for Black History Month has now concluded.  A summary of the events is below for information. Should you have any questions about these events you can contact us at unesco-rila@glasgow.ac.uk 

Thurs 12 Oct: What is wrong with Black History Month?
Prof Alison Phipps, Tawona Sitholé, Dr Mel Baak & Gameli Tordzro

Tues 17 Oct: James McCune Smith Lecture - A Harvest of Ancestral Voices
Prof Kofi Anyidoho 

Weds 18 Oct: Transatlantic Narratives of Slavery and the Transforming Power of the Creative Imagination 
Prof Kofi Anyidoho

Thurs 19 Oct: The use and abuse of art in the Zimbabwean political environment 
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First published: 10 October 2017

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