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Black history Month (BHM) was first celebrated 35 years ago in the UK in October 1987 to recognise African contributions to cultural, economic, and political life in the UK. To celebrate the study of Black life and history in 2022 ARC funded PhD student Ania Couchinho, along with Research Associates Abisola Balogun- Katung and Fiona Graham have decided to focus on the important research, organisations and events across the UK that focus on the improvement of healthcare for Black people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support Black Health Organisations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FiveXMore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five X More is dedicated to supporting mothers with its campaigning work and recommendations. It focuses on empowering Black women to make informed choices and advocate for themselves throughout their pregnancies and after childbirth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sickle Cell Society<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a disease that disproportionately affects Black individuals, the Sickle Cell Society has been working alongside health care professionals, parents, and people living with sickle cell to raise awareness of the disorder. The Society\u2019s aim is to support those living with sickle cell, empowering them to achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAATN are the UK\u2019s largest independent organisation to specialise in working psychologically, informed by an understanding of intersectionality, with people who identify as Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean. Our primary focus and area of expertise is to support people from these heritages. However, we are open to other People of Colour who are affected by oppression due to the colour of their skin and global white power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Men’s Health UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fantastic organisation focuses on health matters which adversely affect Black men as a social group. This includes AIDs, hypertension and diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Minds Matter UK<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Minds Matter UK is a fully registered charity operating in the UK; connecting Black individuals and families with free mental health services- by professional Black therapists to support their mental health. Our vision is to make mental health topics more relevant and accessible for all Black people in the U.K., removing the stigma and remodelling the services to be relevant for the Black community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workshops, Events & Networking Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Networks for Black researchers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CoDE Early Career Researcher (ECR) Race Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Women’s Health & Wellbeing Research Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean and African Health Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NHS BME Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

African Health Policy Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Health Forum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Black people & Healthcare Workshops & Events<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#BlackBoyJoyGone<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BFI Doc Society funded hybrid documentary by and for black men on mental health, sexual trauma and finding strength through brotherhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:Tuesday 25th October 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Manchester<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Black Women in Health Conference<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event aims to connect, inspire, educate, empower and celebrate black female healthcare professionals on becoming authentic impactful change makers and making positive impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:Saturday 15th October 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Manchester<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nursing Narratives ‘Exposed’ Film Screening and Q & A<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a special School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health screening of ‘Exposed’ a documentary about the experiences of racism of nurses and mid-wives before, during and after the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: Friday 21st October 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Coventry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BHM at Newcastle University & around Newcastle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PHSI EDI BHM Book Club 2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out Abisola and Ania’s fantastic collection of books on Black History Month and support Black businesses and booksellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BHM Lecture: Why history matters by Professor Hakim Adi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this lecture, Professor Adi shares his own experience of Black History Month. He reflects on the struggles, over the last 40 years, to combat eurocentrism and develop what is often termed \u2018Black British History\u2019, and discusses his new book, African and Caribbean in Britain: A History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: Thursday 27th October 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moving beyond the record with Rastafari<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can oral histories be used to develop more affirmative practices? This lecture explores the role of \u2018self\u2019 in relation to power and research knowledge(s). Focusing on how orality is approached within the context of Rastafari methodologies, Gray will draw on her personal and intellectual reflections from reasoning and documenting a history of the Rastafari community in Britain to suggest alternative routes to engage with life histories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: Thursday 24th November 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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100 Books by Black Authors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the city library will find a 100 Books by Black Authors display on Level 3 of City Library and smaller displays in some branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: October 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Newcastle City Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Li<\/span>sten to this Story! An Exhibition about children’s books and Black Britain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exhibition will celebrate the work of key Black British children’s authors, illustrators, and editors as well as exploring how Black people and communities have been represented within the pages of stories for children. It will include illustrations, archives, and books from the collections of Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books and Newcastle University Special Collections. The exhibition will take place across two sites, on L3 of City Library and the ground floor of Newcastle University Library.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: Thursday 6th October till Wednesday 30th November 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Newcastle City Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BlackHistoryMonth.Org 2022 Listings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An array of workshops, events and trainings opportunities within and around the Newcastle area collated by the Black History Month online organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: Varied<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Varied<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BHM Eventbrite 2022 Listings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An array of workshops, events and trainings opportunities within and around the Newcastle area collated by Eventbrite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BHM Workshops & Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BlackHistoryMonth.Org 2022 Listings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An array of workshops, events and trainings opportunities collated by the Black History Month online organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Black History Month: Understanding the Past to Shape the Future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This talk will focus on four key things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n