Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Quentin Crisp (1908-1999) [born Denis Charles Pratt] was an English raconteur, whose work in the public eye included a memoir of his life and various media appearances. Before becoming well known, he was an artist’s model, hence the title of his most famous work, ‘The Naked Civil Servant’. He afterwards became a gay icon due … Continue reading “25th anniversary of the death of Quentin Crisp”
Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually from its inception on November 20 to remember and mourn the deaths of trans people in the UK and around the world who have been murdered due to transphobic violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in … Continue reading “Transgender Day of Remembrance”
UK Disability History Month 2024 is from 14 November to 20 December. This year’s theme is Disability Livelihood and Employment. DHM’s core purpose is to advocate equality for disabled people by providing a platform to highlight the historical struggles for equality, reflect on the current environment of disability rights and what action still needs to … Continue reading “Disability History Month”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Mirza Husayn-Ali, known to the world as Bahá’u’lláh, an Iranian religious leader, was born on 12th November 1817. Bahá’u’lláh, which means “Glory of God” in Arabic, is the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá’i Faith. His birth is one of nine holy days in the Bahá’i calendar … Continue reading “Birth of Bahá’u’lláh”
Remembrance Day is a day of remembrance for all those who have died in war. It takes place on 11th November, the day that World War 1 ended, with the country observing a minute of silence at 11am as a time for reflection. Whilst the day first started as a commemoration of World War 1, … Continue reading “Remembrance Day 11 November”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Solidarity Day, is held each year to raise awareness of the human rights issues faced by intersex people around the world. An intersex person has anatomical, chromosomal or other biological characteristics that do not fall into society’s … Continue reading “Intersex Day of Remembrance”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors 4 November 2024 marks the centenary of death of the French composer Gabriel Fauré. He was renowned for his refined and gentle pieces which have influenced the course of modern French music. As one of the most influential French composers, he linked the end of Romanticism … Continue reading “100th anniversary of the death of Gabriel Fauré”
Posted submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors The Day of the Dead (el Dìa de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday during which families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives. This brief reunion between past and present family members includes food, drink and celebration. The celebration runs over three days: … Continue reading “El Dìa de los Muertos”
Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) [29/10-4/11] is a ‘festival of lights’ that celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil and the blessings of victory, freedom and enlightenment. The name comes from Sanksrit dipavali, meaning ‘row of lights’. On the night of Diwali, celebrants light dozens of candles and clay lamps (called diyas), placing them throughout their … Continue reading “Diwali”
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. Sadly her father, an ironmonger with his own business in Deansgate, died when Frances was four years old and while her mother was pregnant with her fifth child. From her grandmother, who bought her books, Frances learned to love reading, in particular her first book, The … Continue reading “Frances Hodgson Burnett – centenary”
