For Black History Month 2021, the SOAS EDI team hosted a range of talks on Black Emancipatory Futures.
A look at SOAS’s contribution to African languages, cultures and linguistics.
It’s paramount that trustee boards are diverse, active, and well-equipped to deal with a huge variety of challenges.
Real allyship requires that we create the conditions for disagreements and differences to be viewed as productive engagements.
Mohamed Yahya, the current Head of the UN Development Programme in Nigeria, discusses SOAS, young people, and opportunities for Africa.
“The other day, someone asked me this question: ‘What’s the most influential/important black British music genre in your opinion?’.
“Born in a little village, my parents made pilgrimage…”
Kirstie Kwarteng of the Nana Project shares an interview with the daughter of Theodosia Okoh – the woman that designed the Ghana flag.
Celebrate the Black British Women who spearheaded the civil rights movement in Britain.
The new Mayor of Haringey sits down with us to describe his experiences at SOAS, and the political challenges we face today.
When it comes to nuclear weapons, what do we know about Africa?
Discover some famous past residents of London’s streets during Black History Month.
Dr. Awino Okech discusses Black History, Pan-Africanism and the joy of music with Everjoice Win.
Alumna Yaa tells us why – and how – we should travel in Africa: get off the beaten track, leave only footprints and support local businesses.
Explore the history of Calypso music in the UK, from it’s Caribbean roots, through World Wars, Windrush, Notting Hill, and Covid-19.
How can Black women go further? This Black History Month, join our discussion looking at Black women, higher education, and careers.
SOAS Alumnus and Managing Partner at Wayfields Partners Ltd, Peter Charway, discusses education in Britain and the influence of Africa.
MA student Sharon Matthews gives us her ultimate list of individuals and organisations celebrating Africa and African culture.
“Identity is a delicate thing. All my labels come with problems.”
Why are older people’s voices not being heard in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Professor Lutz Marten explains why now is the time to learn one of Africa’s multiple languages.
Discover the Black history of London on a walking tour during Black History Month, from Islington to Soho, Hackney to the City.
UK Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and SOAS alum David Lammy on how key 2020 will be for Black history.
