October 2017 is Black History Month. This is when we focus on the contributions and experiences of black and minority ethnic people throughout centuries of our nation’s history.  It is important that we recognise the role of black and minority ethnic people in shaping Scotland’s history. The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) have organised a programme of events to explore the links between Scotland’s Black History and present day racism.  Events are varied and include :

‘It Wisnae Us’ Exhibition: The Truth About Glasgow and Slavery

Stories in the Stars

‘With Angels and Dark Angels’ – black depictions of sacred figures in Christian art and devotion

Taste of Africa

CRER lunchtime talks every Friday in October

Film screenings of ‘I am not your Negro’ and ‘Get Out’

CRER walking tours

The Great Black History Quiz Night and

Insight Talks at the Hunterian.

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership is also organising an event for staff that looks at how Migration affected Glasgow and our social policies.

For more information on events and how to attend, please read the Black History Month Programme.