Black History Month Events
Check out the Black History Month events happening at King's, at Western, and around London.
Events at King's for Black History Month
There is no charge for either of these events, and refreshments will be provided.
Video Screening: Down: Canada's Black Caregivers
Tuesday, February 6, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Vitali Lounge, Wemple
Black Diversity and Inclusion in the School System
Wednesday, February 14, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Vitali Lounge, Wemple
Race, Curation and Community Leadership
Tuesday, February 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Zoom
King's Library Author Series with Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (Dr. ABC)
Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
The Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre, King Student Life Centre
Events for Black History Month (outside of King's)
LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Hidden History of Hamilton Road
Thursday, February 22, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Crouch Branch Library, 550 Hamilton Rd.
MUSEUM LONDON
Black History Month Opening Celebration
Saturday, February 3, 1:00 - 4 p.m.
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North
WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Visit Western's Black History Month page to learn more about these events and others.
The Black Aspiration Project is a knowledge mobilization initiative that strives to ensure that the voices, experiences, and specific health concerns of Black communities are recognized, valued, and integrated into healthcare policies, practices, and support services. This podcast series features different healthcare leaders, community members and advocates for Black health, exploring the unique experiences, challenges, and resiliency of Black individuals concerning their health and healthcare. The podcast is available on on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
Our Joy Matters: Resistance, Resilience, Reclamation & Affirmation with Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (Dr. ABC)
Friday, January 26, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
University Community Centre
No charge; reserve your seat.
Sociology of Vibe: Ordinary Blackness & Carceral Intimacies with Corey J. Miles, Tulane University
Friday, February 2, 11 a.m. to noon
ZOOM ID 963 1463 3812
Film: What We Deserve & Panel on Reparations with Shelley Jarrett
Tuesday, February 6, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
University Community Centre
No charge; reserve your seat.
An Evening with Rodney Whitaker and the Western University Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, February 8, 7:30 p.m.
Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Don Wright Faculty of Music
Mr. Whitaker will also be performing in the Fridays @ 12:30 Concert Series on February 9 in von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Don Wright Faculty of Music and via livestream
Film: Just Mercy presented by the Black at Western Alumni Chapter
Saturday, February 10, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
McKellar Room, University Community Centre (UCC)
$5 registration fee includes popcorn and a soft drink. Please register by Friday, February 9.
Leading Change in Difficult Times with Hope and Optimism – keynote presentation by Dr. Ivan Joseph
Monday, February 12, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Great Hall Catering, Somerville House
No charge; reserve your seat.
Diversity in Medicine – keynote presentation by Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa
Monday, February 12, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Western Dental Sciences Building
No charge, reserve your seat.
Black Faculty and Staff Luncheon
Thursday, February 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Great Hall, Somerville House
Register for this event.
Empowering Our Voices: Spoken Word Workshop with Andrea Thompson
Friday, February 16, starting at 1:00 p.m.
Western's Weldon Library
No charge, reserve your seat.
Speak on It! with the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean
Thursday, February 29, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
McKellar Room, University Community Centre (UCC)
No charge; reserve your seat.
