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Black History Month 2024

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Black History Month at DMU features a richly diverse calendar of events celebrating the heritage, history, arts, culture and accomplishments of African, Caribbean and South Asian diasporas in the UK.

Running throughout October, this year's vibrant programme consists of a range of in-person events and activities taking place across campus, as well as online and hybrid events including performances, talks, and interactive sessions.

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During Black History Month, DMU’s Race Equality Network has been at the forefront of amplifying the voices of those often marginalised and excluded from important conversations, and this year is no exception. I want to thank the Black History Month Steering Group for organising a month of exciting and thought-provoking events and conversations that celebrate our African, Caribbean and Indian communities at DMU for everyone to take part in and appreciate.

Sherilyn Pereira, co-chair of the Race Equality Network

Upcoming events

Alumni Stories - Millicent Grant

DMU alumna, Millicent Grant (KC), tells us what she's been doing since graduating DMU as well as how she's supported Black History Month over the years.

Have you considered becoming a blood donor?

The Race Equality Network is working with NHS Blood and Transplant to raise awareness for the ongoing need for donors and in particular donors from Black, Asian and ethnically minoritised backgrounds.

 

Black, Asian and ethnically minoritised donors are specifically needed right now because:

  • Some patients who receive frequent blood transfusions need blood to be closely matched to their own
  • A number of blood conditions, like sickle cell disease which is treated through blood transfusions, most commonly affect Black, Asian and ethnically minoritised people
  • The best match typically comes from blood donors from the same ethnic background

 

Archie Khuman, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, and Race Equality Network co-chair, said: “It is vitally important that if you can donate blood then please do, and there is a particular shortage from people from a Black, Asian and ethnically minoritised background. Please help us to address the health inequalities that many members of these communities may face. Donating blood saves lives.”

Find out more about becoming a blood donor