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Rich Fann: American Higher Education's approach to Inclusivity
Black History Month /Rich Fann: American Higher Education's approach to Inclusivity
Rich Fann, Associate Director of the Office of Cross Cultural and Leadership Development at the University of Pittsburgh
This talk will discuss how American Higher Education approaches issues related to Equality and Diversity, and how this compares to the British approach.
Rich Fann was appointed Associate Director of the Office of Cross Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD) in 2017. CCLD was established in 2007 with a vision to cultivate transformational leaders who positively impact the campus, community, and greater society. CCLD provides students, faculty, and staff with resources and opportunities to become more globally aware, culturally competent, and socially responsible, as well as better leaders, through programming and support services. CCLD serves as the home for several student organizations, including the Black Action Society, the Asian Student Alliance, Feminist Empowerment Movement, Rainbow Alliance, and Office of Greek Life.
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West Indian Cricket Culture in the 21st Century British Context
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Black Representation in Musical Theatre
Cultural Appropriation in the Film, Music and Fashion Creative
Black History Month 2021
Rich Fann: American Higher Education's approach to Inclusivity / Elsie Gayle: How The Windrush Generation Helped Build The NHS / Machel St Patrick Hewitt: West Indian Cricket Culture in the 21st Century British Context / Rich Fann: Black Representation Beyond Black History Month / Ifemu Omari Webber: This Book Was Not Meant For Us - A Fresh Look at the History of Mary Prince / Reece McKenzie and Daniel Williams: Black Representation in Musical Theatre / Elizabeth Ivwurie: Cultural Appropriation in the Film, Music and Fashion Creative Industries
2020 Events
In Conversation with Roy McFarlane
Restoring the lost history of Black theatre performers in the West Midlands
Joking about Race, Politics and Your Lovelife without Offending People
Remembering Paulette Wilson
In Conversation: Dr Max Stewart and Glass Artist Chris Day
From Volunteer to CEO, Marcia Lewinson: the challenges facing women of colour
We Want Our Bodies Back – Jessica Care Moore
Windrush Generation Experiences Online, Talk and Q&A
100 Greatest Black Britons: Patrick Vernon
The Whip: In conversation with Juliet Gilkes-Romero
Black History Month 2020
In Conversation with Roy McFarlane / Restoring the lost history of Black theatre performers in the West Midlands 1900 – 1950 / Daliso Chaponda Joking about Race, Politics and Your Lovelife without Offending People, Getting Cancelled or Arrested or Divorced / Remembering Paulette Wilson / In Conversation: Dr Max Stewart and Glass Artist Chris Day / From Volunteer to CEO, Marcia Lewinson discusses the challenges facing women of colour / We Want Our Bodies Back – Jessica Care Moore / Windrush Generation Experiences Online, Talk and Q&A /100 Greatest Black Britons: Patrick Vernon / The Whip: In conversation with Juliet Gilkes-Romero
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is an annual event creating a platform to focus on the history of disabled people's struggle for equality and human rights.
LGBT+ History Month is a month-long annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary history, including the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements.
