Black History Month
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 a number of events throughout February celebrating Black excellence. These events are free of charge, but advance registration is sometimes required. Please see event descriptions for more information. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Watch for details from the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion on Black History Month 2025!
2024 Black History Month Events Included:
Our Joy Matters: Resistance, Resilience, Reclamation and Affirmation
Andrew Campbell
Jan. 26, 2024, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What We Deserve: A panel and powerful film on reparations
Shelley Jarrett
Feb. 6, 2024, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Unpacking Anti-Black Racism Workshops
Define anti-Black racism and related concepts
Feb. 7, 2024, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Diversity in Medicine: The Evolution of a Black Female Doctor and Advocate
Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa
Feb. 12, 2024, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Black Faculty and Staff Luncheon
Dr. Opiyo Oloya & President Shepard
Feb. 15, 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Empowering Women’s’ Voices: A Transformational Spoken Word Workshop with Andrea Thompson.
Andrea Thompson
CANCELLED due to weather conditions
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.
