‘Saluting our Sisters’ - A BHM celebration
Curtesy of the Coventry University websiteOctober marks Black History Month, a pivotal time dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the enduring contributions of Black individuals to society. This celebration not only recognises their invaluable impact but also serves as a crucial opportunity to inspire and empower future generations. Coventry University makes it a goal to share and celebrate this month.
Link to the Coventry University page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/the-university/black-history-month-2023
Honoring the often-overlooked heroes, this year's theme at the University is "Saluting our Sisters," focusing on the achievements of Black women. Coventry University, in partnership with the Black and Minority Ethnic staff network, will conduct several key events exploring this theme. Furthermore, staff members throughout the group will contribute blogs, sharing their personal experiences.
Curtesy of the Coventry University websiteDr Maxine Pryce-Miller is an Associate Professor and Curriculum Lead for several nursing programmes at Coventry University. As an important role model at the University, she has been highlighted on their page where she expressed what Black History Month means to her with a personal blog. Other influential members of the University that have shared their experiences and were also celebrated are Charmaine Williamson, Dr Cherisse Hoyte and Julian McKenzie. Together, their voices amplify the importance of recognizing and commemorating Black History Month within the Coventry University community.
Link to Dr Maxine Pryce-Mille’s blog: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/blogs/uncovered/2023/my-heritage-is-who-i-am
There are also many other sectors of the University which took part in celebrating and creating events. Coventry University has 40 different sports clubs all getting involved this year for Black History Month. Overseeing many of these events is Julia Reszka the activities officer and chair of the Sports Committee.
Curtesy of the Coventry University websiteHere’s what she had so say on the events run this month, “Black History Month and sports has been very eventful this year. We’ve been doing different interviews with students that are involved within different sports clubs. We’ve also introduced a new Black History Month kit for our basketball team which we will be introducing this weekend. We’ve just been trying to celebrate this month with our students and trying to involve them as much as possible.”
Sport Coventry page: https://www.instagram.com/sport_coventry
Grace Bailey-Brown is part of the Women’s Basketball teams and when speaking to her, she has expressed the importance of this month, “Being a black student athlete is about being a role model to other black students. By being a representative for them and showing them that they can do anything they put their minds to, no matter the barriers or stereotypes they may face.”
Curtesy of the Coventry University websiteCoventry University’s vibrant celebration of Black History Month proves its commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowering individuals. A multitude of events and initiatives, the university, led by passionate individuals has embraced the opportunity to honour the often-overlooked achievements of Black women.