The history, controversy and success of Black History Month in the UK
Black History Month is an annual celebration of influential and successful Black people throughout history. This observance originated from Negro History Week in 1920s USA and now takes place for…
Stealing the Spotlight: how black culture formed the backbone of modern music
Music excites, it comforts, but most importantly, it brings people together. Even if the idea of going to a club seems entirely alien right now, the memories of being piss-drunk…
If Black lives are to matter, we must start valuing Black history
As October drifts into November, the clocks go back, the nights arrive early and any memories that lingered of a now distant summer seem to fade away. As October ends,…
History Months: organise to stop tokenising the marginalised
CW: ableism, anti-Blackness As Disabilities History Month is upon us, it’s important to remember that disabilities justice isn’t just a single month’s thought but an ongoing process where one must…
Celebrating Steve McQueen this Black History Month
Since the enduring concept of Black History Month first came to the UK in the 1980s, it has been seen as a time to reflect, remember and shine a light…
In Conversation with this Year’s BME Officer
The Student conversed with Ayanda Ngobeni, this years’ elected Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Officer for the University of Edinburgh. She was asked about her role, her background, and campaign. Tell me…
Black History Month: October 2020
The events of 2020 have provoked a global awakening to fundamental issues surrounding race and identity that have been neglected for far too long. In Britain, the Black Lives Matter…
The CROWN Act and the roots of hair discrimination
Hair discrimination, a form of social injustice that is discriminatory against hair texture, is a prevalent and worldwide issue that targets black people. “Black people – especially black women’s –…
