Immerse yourself in a celebration of Black history & culture

Black History Month (BHM) takes place in October across the UK and is an opportunity to recognise, celebrate and share the outstanding contributions of the Black community in our UAL halls. It's also a time for reflection and to raise awareness of Black history and heritage.

Come join us at one of the following UAL events to celebrate Black History Month 2024!

UAL Black History Month Events 2024

 🎇 Official launch night 

⚫️ 3 October, 5-9pm, Central Saint Martins - UAL Black History Month 2024 Launch Event

🧠 Mental health workshops 

⚫️ 2 October, 1-2pm (online) - Mental Health in the Black Community

⚫️ 9 October, 1-2pm (online) - Mental Health in the Black Community

🎭 Film/comedy night 

⚫️ 15 October, 5:30-7:30pm, Central Saint Martins - Film Screening: Education by Steve McQueen

⚫️ 25 October, 7:30-9pm, Peckham Levels - UAL Black History Month: Open Mic Night

🎨 Art exhibitions

⚫️  2 October, 2-5pm, Lecture Theatre C, London College of Communication, Elephant and Castle -   Black History Month: Reclaiming Narratives Lecture

⚫️ 3 October - 31 October, Peckham Levels - Lost and Found: A Black History Month Exhibition

⚫️ 4 October, 6-8pm, Peckham Levels - Private View for Lost and Found: A Black History Month Exhibition

🎪 Other events 

⚫️ 18 October, 12:30-3:30pm, Central Saint Martins - UAL Black History Month: Zine workshop 'Reclaiming Narratives'

⚫️ 23 October, 2-4pm, meeting at Russell Square, Central London - Secrets of Soho Black History walk

⚫️ 24 October, 12:30-3:30pm, Central Saint Martins - UAL Black History Month: Zine workshop 'Reclaiming Narratives'

⚫️ 30 October, 2-3pm, UAL London College of Communication, Elephant and Castle - UAL Black History Month X UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK Somatic FREEDOM Dance

🎙️ Panel talks with special guests

⚫️21 October, 5:30-9pm, Central Saint Martins - ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ Alumni Panel Event

⚫️  30 October, 2-3pm, Wimbledon College of Arts - UAL Black History Month: Reclaiming Narratives | Cyril Nri

⚫️ 7 November, 11am-12pm (online) - Science and Inventors Black History Online Talk

⚫️ 13 November, 2-3pm, UAL Camberwell College of Arts - UAL Black History Month: Reclaiming Narratives | Prof. Layton Reid

⚫️ 27 November, 2-5pm, Chelsea College of Art & Design - UAL Black History Month: Reclaiming Narratives | Ajamu X

Let’s come together to honour Black heritage at UAL!

📅 Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in this impactful month! Check the full list of events and mark your calendars. 👥