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Find out what's happening with the Black at Â鶹ӳ»­ programme.

Myisha Box, Gavin Mensah-Coker

University launches unique Black Studies library collection

6 June 2024

A symposium event drew together Black community history, education, and literary voices with Â鶹ӳ»­ researchers and librarians


Jenny Mitchell speaking during the event

Celebration event with Jenny Mitchell highlights the power of poetry in tackling ‘wicked problems’

21 May 2024

The Black at Â鶹ӳ»­ programme held a celebration event on Wednesday 8 May to mark Jenny Mitchell’s Poetry Residency as it draws to a close.


Jenny Mitchell

Jenny Mitchell celebration event on 8 May: find out what’s on the agenda

3 May 2024

The University will be hosting a celebration event on Wednesday 8 May to mark Jenny Mitchell’s Poetry Residency on campus as it draws to a close


Jenny Mitchell

Â鶹ӳ»­ Alumna Returns as Poet-in-Residence

30 January 2024

Jenny Mitchell, an Alumna of the Â鶹ӳ»­ will be returning to Â鶹ӳ»­ as a Poet-in-Residence as part of the Black at Â鶹ӳ»­ project.


Myisha, smiling, standing next to her JRA poster which is on display

Myisha Box on her JRA project: 'Mapping Â鶹ӳ»­ University Library’s Black History Archives'

7 December 2023

History student Myisha Box's JRA research project on mapping Black history was shortlisted for a prize.


Michael McMillan speaking to a group of people in an art gallery

Black at Â鶹ӳ»­ partners with Culture ConneX for Brighton Fringe Festival events

9 May 2023

Â鶹ӳ»­ is partnering with creative arts programme, Culture ConneX, to produce an exclusive series of local, Black-led events


Lynda Rosenior-Patten dances with Valerie Kporye (photo: Diensen Pamben)

Black at Â鶹ӳ»­ - Journeys in Music event: “Sharing journeys fosters a sense of belongingâ€

24 February 2023

Student Valerie Kporye shares her thoughts on the Journeys in Music event and the impact of the Black at Â鶹ӳ»­ programme


Photograph of the exterior of the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton

Black Cultural Archives host Â鶹ӳ»­â€™s inaugural event for its 'Black at Â鶹ӳ»­' programme

22 September 2022

The first event in the 'Black at Â鶹ӳ»­' programme takes place at the Black Cultural Archives, Brixton.


Len Garrison

Iconic co-founder of the Black Cultural Archives and Â鶹ӳ»­ alumnus, Len Garrison celebrated for 60th anniversary

4 February 2022

The remarkable cultural contributions of Len Garrison will be remembered and celebrated at an event on Wednesday 9 February