Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
The theme for this year’s Black History Month is ‘Proud to Be’. For events in BHM here at the University of Birmingham, please visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/black-history-month/index.aspx Started in the US as a week-long celebration in 1926 by Carter G Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator and publisher, in 1976 it became a month-long celebration … Continue reading “Black History Month 1-31 October”
In the final week of LGBT+ History Month, on the LCAHM Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LCAHM/, we feature some artists and musicians – past and present, well known and less so – from the LGBT+ community. This week we have artists Keith Haring, Beauford Delaney, Aubrey Beardsley and David Hockney and from the world of music Boy … Continue reading “LGBT+ History Month – final week”
In the third week of LGBT+ History Month, on the LCAHM Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LCAHM/, we are looking at artists and musicians – past and present, well known and less so – from the LGBT+ community. This week we have artists Leonor Fini, Gilbert & George, Felix Gonzales-Torres and from the world of music Freddie Mercury, … Continue reading “LGBT+ History Month”
In the second week of LGBT+ History Month, on the LCAHM Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LCAHM/, we will be looking at artists and musicians – past and present, well known and less so – from the LGBT+ community. This week we have artists Francis Bacon, Romaine Brooks, Claude Cahun and Jean Cocteau and from the world of … Continue reading “LGBT+ History Month”
LGBT+ History Month is an initiative by Schools OUT UK that focuses on the celebration and recognition of LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, plus) people and culture, past and present; increasing the visibility of diverse LGBT+ histories, lives and their experiences. It has been celebrated every year in the UK since 2005 and the theme … Continue reading “LGBT+ History Month 1-28 February”
18 November to 18 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of ‘Accessibility: How far have we come? How far have we to go?’ with a comprehensive programme of events. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/disability-history-month/index.aspx Each day during Disability History Month, on the LCAHM Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LCAHM/ we will be looking at disabled artists … Continue reading “Disability History Month 18 November-18 December”
October is Black History Month and the University is celebrating the culture and histories of black communities with a comprehensive programme of events. The theme for this year is ‘The Aftermath’. For details of upcoming events, including a quiz, virtual yoga and meditation session and a bookclub, please visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/black-history-month/index.aspx Also take a look at … Continue reading “Black History Month”
During these strange and challenging times, observing the Holy Month of Ramadan may look very different for our Muslim friends and colleagues. A member of the Law School Academic Faculty here at Birmingham shares her thoughts and feelings on how she is coping under the Coronavirus lockdown and provides some support and inspiration for others. … Continue reading “Ramadan Reflections by Dr Rehana Parveen”
As many of our Muslim friends begin their Holy Month of fasting this week , a member of the Law School Academic Faculty has taken the time to pen her thoughts on the month ahead and how this will look in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic. Read on for … Continue reading “Ramadan Reflections by Dr Rehana Parveen”
The UoB Islamic Society’s Community Iftar was a huge success! Well over 400 people attended on the evening with representatives from the local area, and community officials all making appearances. This was the first ever event of its size on the Green Heart. It was also the second time that the Islamic Society had co-ordinated … Continue reading “Community Iftar – May 25th”
