Black History
Western acknowledges and celebrates Black History Month, and encourages the campus and London communities to listen, learn and discuss.
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to host its inaugural virtual speaker series celebrating Black excellence. These events are free of charge, but advance registration is required. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Black History Month Speaker Series
Our Journey: From Across the African Diaspora to London, Ontario
Christina Lord
Feb. 1, 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m.
Black Excellence 365: Sustaining and Thriving in Academia
Andrew B. Campbell
Feb. 3, 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
The Oceanic Art of Spoken Word: Influences of Black North American History
Andrea Thomspon
Feb. 9, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Reimagine Blackness in Canada: Black Advocacy Through AfriCANthology
Greg Frankson
Feb. 10, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Highlighting African-Canadian history through art and technology
Robert Small
Feb. 16, 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m.
Reflections on Black Queerness: Joy, History and Significance
Marisa Rosa Grant
Feb. 23, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Black Excellence Book Collection
Explore this collection of books for self-reflection and education about Black history and the Black experience. Featuring titles from a variety of classic and Canadian Black authors.
