The 2024 Black History Month theme is "Reclaiming Narratives," which focuses on empowering Black communities to take control of their own stories and ensure their history is told accurately.
The theme encourages celebration of Black heritage, contributions, and experiences, and calls for involvement from individuals to highlight untold stories and correct historical distortions. It also emphasizes the importance of inspiring the next generation by broadening the scope of Black history beyond traditional focuses like slavery and civil rights
- Quote from BlackHistoryMonth.org
“As we celebrate Black History Month 2024 under the powerful theme “Reclaiming Narratives,” the BCU and BCUSU community reinvigorates the power in telling our own stories and honouring the incredible contributions of Black individuals in shaping our world. This is a call for EVERYONE to uplift the voices and achievements of Black icons, which transcends the one-month celebration but extends throughout the year.
“I, Oluwadamilola Iyanda, will continually collaborate with University EDI stakeholders across all areas, including societies such as: Nigerian Society, Afro-Caribbean Society, People of Colour Society. I invite you to join us in celebrating the contribution of Black people at our events and engage with activities across BCU and our student societies.
Black excellence, innovation, and resilience should be recognised year-round. Celebrating and uplifting Black voices within our university—students, faculty, and alumni enriches our academic and cultural environment, fostering a more INCLUSIVE community. Together, we can honour the resilience, creativity, and contributions of Black scholars and ensure that their legacies inspire future generations within our university community. Let’s ensure Black history remains a vibrant part of our collective story at BCU. Thank you.
Oluwadamilola Iyanda, Your Vice President Equity & Inclusion