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October is Black History Month – a time to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Black people across our communities. This year’s theme, Saluting our Sisters, highlights Black women who have had contributions ignored, ideas appropriated, and voices silenced throughout history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the month you can join us at the University of Reading and across the Reading community, as we celebrate Black History Month with an array of educational, inspiring and insightful events.<\/p>\n

LIBRARY DISPLAY AND RECOMMENDED READING
Ongoing throughout October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"An exhibition from the UK:BHM<\/a> organisation can be viewed in the library foyer throughout the entire month of October. The exhibit will feature inspiring Black women from throughout history and will offer recommended reads for those wanting to learn more about Black history.<\/p>\n

The exhibit is free and open to all.<\/p>\n

THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS \u2013 CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY
Thursday 12 October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"Visit the Reading Biscuit Factory<\/a> to celebrate Black history by supporting Black filmmakers.\u00a0In\u00a0partnership with Through A Different Lens<\/a> and hosted by the Reading Biscuit Factory, join us for a night of short films produced by Black filmmakers, from 18:30\u201320:30<\/strong>.

The evening includes a Q&A with the creatives and you can enjoy the incredible flavours of local food.<\/p>\n

Limited tickets are available so registration is mandatory. Book tickets now<\/a> or for more information contact Jocelyn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS \u2013 SCREENING OF RYE LANE
Friday 13 October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"The Reading Biscuit Factory, in partnership with Through A Different Lens, brings to you a screening of Rye Lane – The British romantic comedy directed by Raine Allen-Miller in her directorial debut. Set in South London the film follows two strangers, both going through recent breakups, who spend the day together after a chance encounter. Watch the trailer<\/a>.

The evening will be followed by a Q&A and talk about on-screen representation of Black British People in Film.<\/p>\n

Rye Lane will be showcased from 18:30\u201320.20<\/strong>\u00a0at the Reading Biscuit Factory.<\/p>\n

Limited tickets are available so registration is mandatory. Book tickets now<\/a> or for more information please contact Jocelyn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ZINE MAKING
Tuesday 17 October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Join us at the Student\u2019s Union to contribute your own page to our zine!

\"\"You can drop into the Student\u2019s Union from 13:00-16:00 <\/strong>to join in a\u00a0collaborative effort to create a Black History Month zine. Everyone who drops in can make a page \u2013 relating to Black History and\/or Black Pride \u2013 that will be collated into a document and shared.<\/p>\n

The event will be held in the Student Opportunities Room 2<\/strong> (at the back of the Students\u2019 Union building). For more information contact Gabe James<\/a> and Kayleigh Fryer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR DEBORAH HUSBANDS
<\/strong>Thursday 19 October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"We\u2019re joined for a special online event<\/strong> by guest speaker Dr Deborah Husbands, from the University of Westminster. The event will share expert insights about lived experiences and how these have informed work in race equity, the impact of the BME network on colleagues, and about the reach and impact of the Black History Year initiative.

12:30\u201313:30<\/strong>, Thursday 19 October<\/strong>, online.<\/strong>

<\/strong>Open to all and free to attend. Register to attend<\/a> or contact Events<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

BLACK ARTS SHOWCASE
Thursday 19 October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"Head down to 3Sixty<\/a> to view the exhibit of amazing and varied talent from Reading\u2019s Black students and local Black performers and creatives – including art, poetry, music, dance.
The exhibit showcase can be viewed from 16:00\u201323:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For more information contact Kayleigh<\/a> or Gabe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in performing or submitting some art or poetry yourself, please contact Kayleigh<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD\u2019S ANNUAL WEAR RED DAY
Friday 20 October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"Show your support and join the thousands who fight racism by wearing red! In 2022, an incredible 440,000 individuals registered with the anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card<\/a> and pledged to join Wear Red Day. \u00a0

This month you can be part of the team by wearing red on 20 October. Share your photos with us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> and use the hashtag #WRD23<\/strong> or you can email them in at alumni@reading.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

HARRIET (2019) FILM SCREENING
Wednesday 25 October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You can watch a free<\/strong> film screening to honour this year\u2019s Black History Month theme, Saluting our Sisters.<\/p>\n

\"\"The film features the moving story of Harriet Tubman. A thrilling and inspirational tale based on the life of an iconic American freedom fighter, this film tells the extraordinary story of Harriet\u2019s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America\u2019s greatest heroes.

Screening at 19:00<\/strong> in the Minghella building<\/strong>, Whiteknights Campus.<\/p>\n

Open to all and free to attend. Book tickets now<\/a> or contact the BAME Network for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SALUTING OUR SISTERS
Thursday 26 October<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"This special session will be dedicated to phenomenal Black women and aligned to the 2023 Black History Month theme: Saluting our Sisters. The session will focus on learning from their expertise and celebrating their accomplishments as innovators and real life changemakers.<\/p>\n

The session will be held from 12:00\u201314:00<\/strong> on Whiteknights campus<\/strong> with light refreshments provided.<\/p>\n

The event is free to attend and open to all, but booking is essential.<\/p>\n

Book today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have a story you\u2019d like to share or you\u2019re doing something to celebrate Black History Month then we\u2019d love to hear from you \u2013 email us at alumni@reading.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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