Black History Month at Goldsmiths
October is Black History Month. Find out about events to attend in our local area and online.
This page brings together events organised or hosted by Goldsmiths, as well as those featuring our community of students, staff and alumni.
Events open to all
We are the African diaspora networking event
The Great Hall
Why Did The Windrush? TEDx Talk with Royston John
The Great Hall
Global Ethnic Panel Discussion - Hosted by Goldsmiths Careers Service
RHB 137a
Additional activities and resources
21-Day Challenge
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team invite all staff and students to take part in a 21-Day Challenge for Black History Month. Over the course of 21 days, explore a range of resources linked to Black history and culture, from books to articles, podcasts and talks.
The aim of the challenge is to promote understanding of racial inequalities throughout society, as well as their historical background.
The challenge is running from Tuesday 1 – Monday 21 October 2024.
Books
- ‘Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race’ by Reni Eddo-Lodge
- ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo
- ‘Black and British: A forgotten history’ by David Olusoga
- ‘100 Great Black Britons’ by Patrick Vernon OBE and Angelina Osborne
- ‘Don't Touch My Hair’ by Emma Dabiri
Videos/Interviews
- Akala deconstructs race, class, and Britain's modern myths - James O’Brien
- Toni Morrison on race, racism and her novel God Help the Child - CBC
- Teaching UK Kids Black British History | Troy Deeney: Where's My History? - Troy Deeney (Channel 4)
- Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging - Afua Hirsch
- WW2 'Brown Babies': A little-known part of British 20th Century history - BBC World History
Podcasts/Talks
- Beyond Black History Month Podcast (available on Spotify)
- Busy being Black - Josh Rivers
- TED Talks: The difference between being "not racist" and antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
- Witness History: Black History Podcast (available on Spotify)
- Dope Black Dads Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts)
Documentaries/Films
- 2023 The Misinformation of Black History Full Documentary - YouTube
- ‘Loving’ directed by Jeff Nichols
- ‘Self Made, inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker’ directed by DeMane Davis and Kasi Lemmons (available on Netflix)
- ‘Race’ directed by Stephen Hopkins
- ‘When They See Us’ directed by Ava DuVernay (available on Netflix)