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Black History Month 1-31 October

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”

1 October 2021 by
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LGBT+ History Month

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”

15 February 2021 by
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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”

8 February 2021 by
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Disability History Month 18 November-18 December

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”

17 November 2020 by
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Black History Month

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”

21 October 2020 by