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 and March 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.
Black History Month Events
Passing the Baton - A fireside chat with The Honourable Jean Augustine
The Honourable Jean Augustine
Feb. 8, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
RISE Above Adversity - Transforming Pain to Power with Randell Adjei
Randell Adjei
Feb. 15, 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Black History Month Film Screening
Home Feeling: Struggle for a Community and Speakers for the Dead
Feb. 15, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Michael St. Patrick Baxter
Mar. 16, 12:30 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.
