Black History Month & Mental Health

October is Black History Month. The event recognises the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage. It’s also an opportunity for people to learn more about the effects of racism and how to challenge negative stereotypes.

Here we list events in Manchester and online with a focus on well-being and mental health.

Hashtag BLAK is proud to present a special Black History Month event with Being Amani author Annabelle Steele, hosted by Hashtag BLAK Co-Director Abiola Bello.

Join them at the start of Black History Month for a lively and interactive discussion on the important themes in Being Amani including Black Love, Black Joy and Black Mental Health.

More information and to book your place for this online event here

Health Inequalities: Build Back Better
At the School of Health Sciences on October 20th for an event to celebrate Black History Month, with speakers from across UoM, followed by a Q&A and social.

The speakers will be:
Oyebanji (Banji) Adewumi (University Director of EDI) – “Black History Month – A Time for Change “
Adam Danquah (FBMH AD for Inclusive Education and Engagement) – “A Hair Out of Place: The Psychological Impact of a Black Body in White Space”
Hema Radhakrishnan (FBMH Associate Dean for Social Responsibility)

More information here


Celebrating Black History Month at HOME from October – December with a curated season of events alongside their core programme. See more here

Michelle Ayavoro & Recovery Pathways: Inspired, Uplifted and Proud
Part of Black History Month 2021 at HOME Friday 1 Oct 2021 – Wednesday 5 Jan 2022

More information here