Exhibition space. A large upright glass exhibition case in the centre of the photograph. Two mannequins inside the case wearing RAF uniform. Exhibition boards on the wall behind the exhibition case.

Exhibition Boards - two exhibition boards on a wall.

#PowerAndPride2025 The library is hosting an exhibition celebrating the public service of black Royal Air Force (RAF) veterans from the West Midlands since the Second World War www.birmingham.gov.uk/events/event...
#LibraryofBham @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Photograph of a male figure sat at a desk in an office. The figure is on the right of the photograph and in front is a desk laden with piles of papers with paper trays on the left of the desk. In the background is a door on the far left of the photo and filling cabinets in the mid background. Noticeboards on the far right.

#PowerAndPride2025 Today’s blog highlights one of Birmingham’s many contributions to life of the mind: the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies under Stuart Hall's Directorship theironroom.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/s... Photo: Permission of Vanley Burke #LibraryofBham @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Photo of Lauren smiling at camera with hands in pockets of colourful dress

"My power lies in my resilience, tenacity, self-awareness, and moral compass. I’ve not ‘had an easy paper round’... But I’ve never given up and always draw upon those tenets." Lauren Archer, Senior DEI Programme Lead at NCB: buff.ly/sUB0MwK @bhmuk #PowerAndPride2025

10 researchers of colour shaping our planet’s future - NCAS To honour this year’s theme for Black History Month - ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’ - we are celebrating 10 people whose work has shaped our world.

To honour this year’s theme for Black History Month in the UK - “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” - we are celebrating 10 environmental scientists, communicators, and activists whose work is shaping our world and future.

Get to know them:
ncas.ac.uk/standing-fir...

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Jade smiling at camera in a restaurant

"...I’ve had setbacks, but each one has pushed me to keep going. What keeps me motivated is knowing how far I’ve come, and wanting to open even more doors for myself and for others coming after me.” Jade Olusanya, Trustee at NCB: buff.ly/Iaohz0f #PowerAndPride2025 @bhmuk

A photograph of a bride and groom in a car. They are seen from the car window – the groom on the left and the bride on the right. The groom is wearing a suit and dickie bow while the bride has her veil lifted over her head.

#PowerAndPride2025 The Dyche Collection (MS 2912) is a photographic collection representing migration to Birmingham from Africa, the Caribbean, Indian Sub-Continent and Ireland after 1945 theironroom.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/e... #LibraryofBham @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Phot of Marjorie and her daughter Ebony smiling at the camera, and a quote from Marjorie's blog

“...work should be fulfilling, bringing joy, purpose, and nourishment to the soul. Given how much time we spend at work, I strive to make that time meaningful - not only for myself, but also by enriching the lives of others..." Marjorie James, NCB Trustee @bhmuk #PowerAndPride2025 buff.ly/6BUI9sq

Two copies of a book resting on a cushion. The front covers show a male figure with dreadlocks stood up and holding a microphone. Details of the author and title of the book at the bottom of the page – Benjamin Zephaniah, Dis Poetry – Selected Poems and Lyrics.

#SundayShowcase #PowerAndPride2025 Birmingham's Benjamin Zephaniah’s Dis Poetry features poems from his Bloodaxe collections, inc. City Psalms, Propa Propaganda, along with some from The Dread Affair and unpublished work/lyrics. Ref: L 52.21 ZEP #LibraryofBham @blackhistorymonth.org.uk #BZephaniah

Promotional graphic for the book Grief in the Margins: Grief, Loss, and Resistance for the Invisible Majority by Michelle L. Williams. The book cover, featuring abstract blue silhouettes of people, appears on the left. On the right, blue text reads: 'Provides a social commentary on the systems and structures, such as white supremacy and anti-Black racism, that make loss and grief more prevalent in racialized and underrepresented communities.' The Canadian Scholars logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Grief in the Margins explores the ways in which grief manifests in the racialized and underrepresented groups

📚Available here: tinyurl.com/2tfyp64c

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🎉Congratulations to two of our medical students, Iyinoluwa Popoola and Pettiann Bhoorasingh for securing coveted Aggrey Burke fellowships from the Royal College of Psychiatrists!
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Photo of Kaveed speaking into mic at an event and smiling, with quote from his blog

“The support and empowerment I’ve received from my closest friends has allowed me to be who I am. That, I think, is the greatest expression of power and privilege. The love I’ve felt … has been the greatest enabler of my growth: buff.ly/pZjMbT8 @bhmuk #BlackHistoryMonth #PowerAndPride2025

An advertisement. Title at the top is Town Hall, Birmingham. Female American Serenaders. Beneath this is an illustration of seven female figures gathered round in a circle, each is holding or playing a musical instrument. Beneath this, a list of their names. Below this, details of the time and location for the performance at Birmingham Town Hall.

#PowerAndPride2025 An advertisement for the Female American Serenaders at Birmingham Town Hall for one night only on 9 June 1847. The entertainment was described as ‘the harmony of which has been pronounced a marvel in the history of music’. Ref - MS 1711 #LibraryofBham @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Promotional graphic for the book #BlackEducatorsMatter: The Experiences of Black Teachers in an Anti-Black World, edited by Darrius A. Stanley. The book cover, showing a close-up of a person’s face is on the left. On the right, a quote from Muhammad Khalifa, professor at The Ohio State University, praises the book as a masterpiece emphasizing the importance of recruiting and retaining Black educators and highlighting their role in Black hope, love, and possibility. The Harvard Education Press logo appears in the top right corner.

Published by @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social, #BlackEducatorsMatter is a stirring testament to the realities of Black teaching and learning and to Black educators’ vision for the future

📚Get your copy here: tinyurl.com/5djjh9fm

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Photo of Sherrelle smiling at camera and a quote form her blog

“My strong family network keeps me very grounded; Caribbean parents will never let you get too big for your boots! But they are my safe place and anchor in life..." We talk to Sherrelle Parke, Research and Development Manager @researchip.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/6YR0h0a @bhmuk #PowerAndPride2025

A book cover for "Black Immigrants in North America" by Awad Ibrahim is shown alongside a testimonial quote by George J. Sefa Dei praising its relevance to Black studies.

Black Immigrants in North America discusses and analyses the intersection of race, language and identity

📚Lecturers can request an inspection copy here: tinyurl.com/38v7yfeb

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A group of people assembled outside the Library of Birmingham. A young female figure in the forefront of the photo is wearing a face mask and holding a banner with the words Black Lives Matter on it. She is also wearing a face mask. People surrounding the figure are also holding placards and wearing face masks. In the background, the reflective quality of the windows on the ground floor of the library reflects the buildings and scene across the road from the library.

#PowerAndPride2025 tinyurl.com/BHMOct25 Local photographer Herbert Walters’ collection-Portraits of Black Britain (MS 5183/3) has become available on birmingham.access.preservica.com/archive. Photographs mostly taken in Birmingham and London between 2008–2022 #LibraryofBham @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

For Black History Month, our National Director Moud Goba shares 3 practical ways to push back against anti-refugee hate.

Support our work by becoming a Micro Rainbow ally👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...

#Refugees #BlackHistoryMonth #ChangingLGBTQILives #PowerAndPride2025

Two copies of a book on a table. Title of the book is Black Success by Tony Sewell. A quote from the CEO of Civic Future beneath this. Behind the table the books are resting on is a bookcase. A tall metal cabinet on the left and a door on the right.

#SundayShowcase #PowerAndPride2025 tinyurl.com/BHMOct25 this week is Black Success by Tony Sewell. Discover how the Windrush generation thrived and the lessons these stories offer for young Black people. Ref: Black & South Asian History Collection 305.896 #bhmuk #LibraryofBham

🎓Studying African American history?

This book represents 25 years of historical research on why historically Black colleges and universities are important

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October marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of the Black community across the UK and globally. ✊🏾

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Promotional graphic for the book The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship: When They Dared to Be Powerful, edited by Nicole A. Cooke. The left side has text reading: 'Discover the legacy of many trailblazing Black women who fought sexism and racism in their libraries.' At the bottom left is the American Library Association logo. The right side shows the book cover with a black-and-white patterned design.

📖Dive into the hidden legacy of Black women in librarianship and trace the courageous journeys of activists who defied segregation

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Black History Month graphic with the theme 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride.' The words 'Black,' 'History,' and 'Month' are in bold red, yellow, and green text with triangle patterns next to each word. To the right, book covers are displayed, including titles such as 'Womanish Black Girls,' '#Black Educators Matter,' 'Different Strokes,' 'Blues Before Sunrise,' 'Speculative Light,' and 'Driftin’ on a Memory.' The logo of Mare Nostrum Group is in the top left corner.

October is Black History Month!

We’ve curated a reading list celebrating Black stories and achievements

📚Featuring many inspirational books on sport, music, food, education and much more: tinyurl.com/u7sxrkej

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