Event 14th October: Sisterhood, Solidarity & Self-Empowerment

Black Sister Network is a dedicated resource within the Black British Academic Network created in 2014 to support women of colour in higher education.

Sisterhood, Solidarity & Self-Empowerment for Women of Colour in HE, is a ground-breaking event jointly hosted by Black British Academics and Shades of Noir at University of the Arts London. It is aimed at staff and students and includes:

  • Audience discussions on issues related to race and gender,
  • Presentations by graduates on dissertation projects focused on issues around race, ethnicity and culture,
  • A presentation by women academics of colour on a research project exploring strategies for survival and success,
  • resistance poetry on the theme of the event.

People of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are welcome to attend. A buffet lunch and drinks reception are provided. Attendance is free but registration is required via Eventbrite.

For more information, contact Darren Lilleker.

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