This Black History Month, LUU is exploring a whole host of ‘Black &’ identities through the following line-up of events:
Finding Your Feet as a Mixed Race Student in Leeds
Ellie, LUU‘s Health and Wellbeing Ambassador, gives her advice on settling in at Leeds as a person of mixed race: “For anyone who may be feeling similar to how I was in these first few weeks, is to remember that you are not alone here“
Dr Percy Julian – Black History Under A Microscope
To celebrate Black History Month, we take a look at some inspirational figures who have excelled in their field and produced leading research around the world which we still rely on today! If you’ve ever […]
Facial Recognition Failure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way, with one of its most notable advances being that of facial recognition software. Despite many years of development, the software used by big companies such as Facebook […]
The Future of African Trade
As the African Union proposes an African free trade area, Emmanuel Young examines the opportunities and potential pitfalls presented by the scheme. October 1st marked the start of Black History Month – a month in […]
Bob Marley House Honoured with Blue Plaque For Black History Month
Famous Reggae musician, Bob Marley, has been awarded an English Heritage blue plaque at the house he lived in when he finished recording well-known album, Exodus. Marley has been described by historian and broadcaster David […]
Editorial Letter: White People Need to Learn to Listen
When people talk about privilege, it’s not a competition about who is worse off as some people frame it. It’s about acknowledging the struggles of people’s individual experiences whether you’re a person-of-colour, LGBTQ+, disabled, working class or female.
Polluted by Racism
In games across the globe, footballers have to deal with racial insults both on and off the pitch, prompting fans to ask whether officials are doing enough to prevent it.
Why Do We Need Black History Month?
As weird as it might sound with all the fuss around Brexit, the UK is one of the world leaders when it comes to embracing racial diversity in the country. Tolerance and equality are topics […]
Black Names in The Industry: Working Seamlessly Behind the Scenes
Nisha Chandar-Nair sheds some light on under-appreciated Black talent in the fashion world.
The Gryphon’s Guide to Fifteen Black Athletes Who Changed the World
From refusing to let Black athletes compete to segregating the playing field so that Black athletes weren’t allowed to perform at the same time as White athletes; it is clear to say we have come a very long way. Although you may not be able to imagine a life of sport without the likes of Usain Bolt or Raheem Sterling, there are many African-American athletes which once ignored these barriers in order to not only pave the way for their fellow Black athletes in forthcoming centuries but to make the world a more equal platform. Over time, we have had the opportunity to witness many exceptional Black sporting figures that have made history and have changed the world of sport for good. We should be privileged that we were able to witness this.
Clive Sullivan: A British Sporting Pioneer
Image Credit: Hullfc.com Rugby League has long been a sport associated with pioneering. The formation of the game itself was a leap of faith, with 22 clubs in the North of England rejecting the stranglehold […]