Join us in exploring this year's theme of Reclaiming Narratives, to celebrate Black History Month 2024. Browse and take part in events, activities, and resources from across Liverpool. 

Thanks to Maniah Mason, Sarah Jackson and Frederick Fynn-Famodun for contributing to the Black Students' Guide and photography. 

Two students sitting at a table in the Guild of Students with a laptop

Black Students' Guide

Co-produced with our students, this guide celebrates the rich tapestry of Liverpool's community, culture and activities that make us proud to call Liverpool home.
Amina Bihi

‘Radiance’ art exhibition by Mina Bihi

An uplifting celebration of Black joy; this art installation will be showcased on digital screens in the University’s libraries during Black History Month. The collection weaves together creative and symbolic imagery to create a visual tapestry of Black beauty and pride.
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Black History Month at the Guild

Explore the resources and events at the Guild of Students to ensure that we continue to expand our knowledge beyond the history month celebrations and engage with marginalised voices all year round.
Two white male football players sitting at a table with a black male football manager

Why are there so few black football managers?

Watch and read about Dr Sam Hoey’s research which provides striking evidence of racial discrimination towards black ex-players in football management roles in England.
Models of white houses with one red model house

Community-led housing for all

This event will present findings from research from the University of Liverpool and Sheffield Hallam University on the opportunities and challenges for black and minority ethnic community-led housing.
Print of Amora flower from World Museum Liverpool

Medicine, Pseudoscience, Ethnobotany and Enslavement exhibit

Co-created with students from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, and in collaboration with National Museums Liverpool, this exhibit explores how enslavement has led to health inequalities for Black people.
Text saying 'Mind the gap' on a train platform

Closing the Gap

In the School of Biosciences, we are recruiting students to take part in a longitudinal study that will explore their social, academic and personal experiences of being a student so that we can identify barriers and provide the right support. Complete the form to take part.
Black Legacy in Student Success mentoring scheme logo

Black Legacy in Student Success mentoring scheme

In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, we are launching a mentoring scheme to support Black undergraduate students to progress onto postgraduate study.
Students eating at a restaurant

Black History Month around Liverpool

Liverpool BHM24 is a dedicated platform to shine a light on Black creativity, heritage and achievement and the incredible work that goes on in the city all year round.