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Black History Month 2024

‌Black History Month written in capital letters

The theme for Black History Month 2024 is 'Reclaiming Narratives'

George Odlum stands at a table with Queen Elizabeth II seated at the table on a visit to the University of Bristol University of Bristol, Black History Month

You can find other useful links, including blogposts and events, by heading over to the UoB webpage

Discover more about Black history with the Library's online and print collections

Our online collections allow you to explore Black history through contemporary newspaper reporting, first-hand accounts and official documents.

While our physical collections allow you to discover Black voices in the UK political and cultural context.

The Library has also created some resource lists to help you discover more about about Black History. From primary source collections to podcasts, these lists are a jumping-off point for your own explorations.

Find all these resources on our online and print collections page.

Ira Aldridge on stage in Shakespearean costume Celebrating Black History Month in Cultural Collections

To celebrate this year's Black History Month, Special Collections and Theatre Collection have created an online exhibition which highlights some notable Black individuals and groups within our collections. 

A film still from the film Black Joy BFI Player, Black History Month collection

Did you know, as a member of the University of Bristol, you can access the BFI Player for free? Check out their Black History Month collection.

Book suggestions

Is there a book we do not have that would make a useful addition to the library? If so, let us know! We welcome book suggestions if there are any titles you would like to see in our collection.

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