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Black History Month

Four men in traditional African clothing. Photography by Safeen James.
Four men in traditional African clothing. Photography by Safeen James.
Four men in traditional African clothing. Away from the field Curation and photography by @SafeenJames.

Throughout October, London College of Fashion will celebrate Black History Month by sharing our students, staff, alumni and LCF associates projects, to acknowledge and commemorate Black history and culture, and its impact on fashion and education. The conversation doesn’t end here, we will continue to use this space to listen, learn and act.

#LCFBHM Stories

Illustration of Black influential leaders around the world.
Illustration of Black influential leaders around the world.

10 Black Influencers to research

Claudia Jones - Founder of Notting Hill Carnival

Evelyn Dove - First Black singer on BBC Radio

John Edmonstone - Ex-Slave  and Teacher to Charles Darwin

Kemi Badenoch, MP. - Secretary of State for International Trade

Lynette Yiabom-Boakye - British artist and writer

Margaret Busby - Britain's first Black female publisher

Olaudah Equiano - Best selling African writer and Abolitionist

Olive Morris - Community Leader - Community Leader and Activist

Ozwald Boateng - Fashion Designer

Vanessa Kingori, MBE. - Chief Business Officer, Condé Nast

Resources

  • Arts US African Caribbean Society logo
    Arts US African Caribbean Society logo.
    African Caribbean Society  

    University of the Arts London's African Caribbean Society (UAL:ACS) is a community for those who love to experience enriched African and Caribbean culture.

  • Black London Creatives logo.
    Black London Creatives logo.
    Black London Creatives  

    BLC* (Black London Creatives) is a project that showcases the black creative diaspora across London.

  • Student reading a book. Photography by Alys Tomlinson.
    Student reading a book. Photography by Alys Tomlinson.
    Arts' SU Black Students' directory  

    Find out more about the support services, groups and programmes across UAL and the Arts' SU specific to Black students.

  • Safeen James final year project. Photography by Safeen James.
    Safeen James final year project. Photography by Safeen James.
    UAL Anti-racism strategy  

    The anti-racism plan sets clear objectives and expectations for us to tackle racial inequality, as we work together to make UAL an anti-racist university.

  • Arts SU People of Colour society logo.
    Arts SU People of Colour society logo.
    POC LGBTQ+ Society  

    A collective of queer creatives of colour that aim to create a safe space and environment for other queer People of Colour to make friends and connect with others who resonate with their experiences.

Bookshelf

A selection of books for you to enjoy, search the UAL Library catalogue or visit UAL Libraries to discover more titles.