The End Of Black History Month 2023
As we salute our sisters during UK Black History Month, let us remember and honour the incredible contributions of these inspiring Black women.
Their stories remind us that strength, resilience, and determination know no bounds and that their contributions are not confined to a single month but continue to shape our society and inspire change every day. These remarkable individuals have shaped the course of history and continue to inspire us to strive for a more inclusive and equitable future.
May their legacies serve as a guiding light as we work together to create positive change in our communities and beyond. Understanding that Black women’s history is a vital part of our collective narrative, and their achievements in realms such as healthcare, politics, education, activism, science and more deserve to be recognised and celebrated all year round.
At East Sussex College throughout the month of October, we have put extra emphasis on Black History Month in celebrating culture, history, art, and even food. We have had takeovers of our refectories highlighting some African/Caribbean food, and we have put on some African Drumming workshops where over 120 students in Hastings and Lewes were able to do something that they might have never done before. In our Libraries, our incredible Libraries team has highlighted books and magazines inspired by black authors or about incredible and influential black women.
We also have numerous resources on My Student Life including podcasts and even courses that students have taken part in. Students have had the chance to read more about incredible alumni in Lewes which is up all year round in The Mall and at Station Plaza, we had a pop-up memorial with inspirational black women.
Dan Glover, Student Experience Coordinator at East Sussex College Hastings said:
“Black History Month is always an inspiring month, and this year was no different. Thank you to all staff and students who helped make this year’s Black History Month a huge success. Next year we hope to do more, not just in the month of October, but bring awareness all year around.”