Black History Month

2 October, 6pm
Oxford Brookes University kicks off with an artistic cultural performance in collaboration with Kuumbia Nia Arts, Unlock the chains collective and Euton Daley MBE. We aim to highlight, empower and educate students, staff and the wider national community. This event will explore performances from various backgrounds including a steel band, singers and spoken word to name a few.

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7 October, 6pm
Let’s see how well you know your Black History. From Black inventions to Black music, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Oxford Brookes University is delighted to be joined by Laure Loutala M’pala (Ladyboss), CEO and founder of AfroShow UK, and Amanda Selormey, Brookes alumna and former ACS president, as they host this one-of-a-kind quiz.

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9 October, 12pm
In 2019 Louisa founded BAME to Boardroom in order to follow her passion for working with businesses to develop Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) talent into leadership roles; building confident, focused, high performing, and diverse teams, which in turn impact on organisational culture.

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13 October, 6pm
Beyond Black History month aims to bridge the gap of conceptual ideas on diversifying Oxford Brookes University to providing real and definitive methods of creating actions on the following topics discussed. Students and staff are joined by Pro Vice-Chancellor of Student and Staff Experience, Prof. Anne-Marie Kilday and BAME Staff Network Chair, Lydiah Igweh.

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14 October, 12pm
Calling upon students, colleagues and researchers, this year we will be sharing projects, research, initiatives and community engagement activity. Staff and students will be invited to come along and learn about Brookes BAME academic staff. Open to academic staff and researchers including PhD students.

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19 October, 6pm
Join Zulum Learn the basic principles of African dance mixed with hip hop in this fun and energetic Afro-fusion dance class that will show you how to lengthen your body and extend your capabilities. A shaken introduction to working with West African dance from a modern perspective where the focus is placed on exploring the dynamic interplay between rhythm and movement.

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28 October, 6pm
The aim of this event is to create and enhance knowledge in personal finance using banking strategies and communicating new channels for students, staff and alumni of diverse backgrounds. This event aims to teach how to keep up with the latest financial trends to manage, invest, grow and create wealth.

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28 January 2021, 6pm
Redefining “BAME” as we celebrate renowned black figures who dare to [B]e [A]mbitious and [M]odel [E]xcellence highlighting their ambition and recognisable achievements. Hosted by Lydiah Igweh, we will be joined by the CEO, founder, and visionary of the iconic MOBO platform Kanya King, who displayed the drive and ambition needed to help take urban music from the margins of British popular culture to the heart of the mainstream culture, not just in the UK but around the world.

Please note: this event has been rescheduled to January 2021.

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