Rich Fann: Black Representation Beyond Black History Month

Black History Month /Rich Fann: Black Representation Beyond Black History Month

As part of Black History Month the University of Wolverhampton is pleased to present a talk with Associate Director of the Office of Cross Cultural and Leadership Development at the University of Pittsburgh Rich Fann.

As someone who was the first in his family to go to University, Rich Fann will talk about his professional journey to illustrate the importance of Black representation. Rich was appointed Associate Director of the Office of Cross Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD) in 2017. CCLD provides students, faculty, and staff with resources and opportunities to become more globally aware, culturally competent, and socially responsible. CCLD serves as the home for several student organisations, including the Black Action Society, the Asian Student Alliance, Feminist Empowerment Movement, Rainbow Alliance, and Office of Greek Life. Rich began his career in higher education in 2004. He previously worked within the US State Department, and currently coaches youth American Football, writes and podcasts about pro-wrestling, and has just begun mentoring students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in association with Modern Guild and Barclays.

This event was recorded on 25th October 2021.

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

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