Why Black History Month should be celebrated globally
Picture sourced from: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-45731821 Black History Month is an American import and, in the era of ‘post-globalisation’, the world tends…
Sir Arthur Lewis, today
Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it – especially in the case of economics. The vigorous…
Rafiki – Love in a hopeless place ★★★
“[You mean] the whole church was watching me and what I was doing?” “Yes.” This exchange from Rafiki encompasses the…
What does it mean to be Black? A Debate
Written by Alejandra Padín-Dujon, illustration by Christina Ivey Black History Month in the UK is a time to celebrate community…
BHM events: a round-up
This year, LSE kicked off Black History Month with a host of events that discussed a diverse range of socio-economic,…
Who Wants BURGERZ?
This summer, I had the privilege of attending the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, thanks to the incredible Fringe of Colour scheme,…
Girl, Woman, Other – A Love Letter to Black Womanhood ★★★★
Bernardine Evaristo became the first black woman to co-win the Booker Prize, alongside Margaret Atwood. Her book, Girl, Woman, Other,…
The Beaver is looking for contributors to its annual Black History Month special issue
Each year the LSE community and the Beaver mark Black History Month, celebrated in the UK each October since 1987,…
