With Provost, Professor Helen Laville



To celebrate Black people, Black history, Black culture and the Black experience. This year we asked our community to participate in Black History Month to showcase the knowledge, talent, and stories we have at Kingston. We have a range of events from lightning talks, workshops, performances, and digital installations for you to enjoy. All of which we hope will offer you something new and interesting to think about. 

This year's national theme is "Time for Change: Action Not Words", it is a compelling reminder that our words are never enough if they are not followed by the actions to obtain the justice and change we seek. This year also marks two years since the beginning of Black Lives Matters movement and is an apt reminder to reflect on what we have achieved in this time. As an institution,  we made a  strong commitment to taking action to improve the lives and experiences of our Black community, and we are encouraged by how far we have come in bringing action to our words. However, we know our work continues. This month we encourage you to personally reflect with us and others about what action you can take to support our community of Black students, staff, and alumni.

We hope you will journey with us throughout this month to 'Dig Deeper' and 'Look Closer' into Black History, and 'Think Bigger' about creating a more equitable and just future. 

Words by Tamara Reid, Inclusive Curriculum Consultants Programme Lead



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