{"id":1609,"date":"2021-10-18T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T08:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/?p=1609"},"modified":"2021-10-13T13:58:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T13:58:11","slug":"black-history-month-2021-at-edinburgh-napier-university-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2021\/10\/18\/black-history-month-2021-at-edinburgh-napier-university-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2021\/10\/18\/black-history-month-2021-at-edinburgh-napier-university-library\/bhm-2021-mastmedium\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?fit=2078%2C674&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2078,674\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?fit=300%2C97&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?fit=676%2C219&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1615 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?resize=676%2C218&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Black history month banner 2021\" width=\"676\" height=\"218\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?resize=300%2C97&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?resize=1024%2C332&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?resize=768%2C249&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?resize=1536%2C498&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?resize=2048%2C664&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?resize=676%2C219&amp;ssl=1 676w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM-2021-Mastmedium.jpg?w=1352&amp;ssl=1 1352w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 676px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 676\/218;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Black History Month 2021 runs throughout October and is a celebration of the often-overlooked contributions made by Black people to our shared history. It allows us to celebrate Black people and Black culture. This year the campaign is called \u201cProud to Be\u201d and encourages Black and Brown people to share what they are \u201cproud to be.\u201d <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here at the Library, we understand the importance not just of Black History month but also of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">continued action to tackle racism, reclaim Black history, and ensure Black history is represented and celebrated all year round. We are working hard to grow our collections so that they become more inclusive and diverse.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1617\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2021\/10\/18\/black-history-month-2021-at-edinburgh-napier-university-library\/bhm_icons_1920x1080_2021\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?fit=676%2C380&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1617 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?resize=454%2C256&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Black history Month Image\" width=\"454\" height=\"256\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?resize=676%2C380&amp;ssl=1 676w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/BHM_icons_1920x1080_2021.jpg?w=1352&amp;ssl=1 1352w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 454px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 454\/256;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What we are doing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have compiled two fantastic reading lists for you to enjoy filled with books, eBooks, films, and articles you can access not just this month but all year round.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Links here:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com\/leganto\/readinglist\/lists\/5190627720002111?institute=44NAP_INST&amp;auth=SAML\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black History 365<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com\/leganto\/readinglist\/lists\/4427255580002111?institute=44NAP_INST&amp;auth=SAML\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black History, Voices, and Innovation<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/napier.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/discovery\/search?vid=44NAP_INST:44NAP_ALMA_VU1\">LibrarySearch<\/a> to find even more sources, just log in and start searching. There is a useful guide available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staff.napier.ac.uk\/services\/library\/Documents\/Helpsheets\/LibrarySearch%20-%20Basic%20Guide.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1619\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2021\/10\/18\/black-history-month-2021-at-edinburgh-napier-university-library\/national-wear-red-day-1280x720-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?fit=676%2C380&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1619 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wear Red Day Icon\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?resize=676%2C380&amp;ssl=1 676w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/10\/National-Wear-Red-Day-1280x720-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/169;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Wear Red Day<\/h4>\n<p>We will also be supporting Wear Red day on October 22nd &#8211; Show Racism the Red Card \u2013 Wear red day is a National Day of Action encouraging schools, businesses, and individuals to wear red and donate \u00a31 to help fund anti-racism.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Displays<\/h4>\n<p>We will have displays on all our campuses, full of information and celebration of Black History and Culture, so keep an eye out when you visit us in person.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Walking Tour<\/h4>\n<p>The University group BAMEish will be running Black History Walking Tours with Lisa Willams. These will be running Thursday 14 October &amp; Thursday 4 November.<\/p>\n<p>Book here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/black-history-walking-tour-with-lisa-williams-tickets-186835599307\">Black History Walking Tour Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Here are some useful Websites for you to look at:<\/h4>\n<p>There is also a brilliant reading list of books by CILIP which you can check out online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.book2look.com\/bookwall\/xmnzbi5gb3(cilip.org.uk)\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are some amazing talks from the British Library throughout October, which you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bl.uk\/events\/black-history-month\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out the official Black History Month site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More Information on Black History in Scotland can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.historicenvironment.scot\/category\/black-history\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally here is a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org\/whats-on\">what&#8217;s going on in Scotland<\/a> this coming month.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, don\u2019t forget to follow us on social media to see more of our Black History Month material<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/enu_library\/\">Instagram<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EdNapLib\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can read last year&#8217;s Black History Month post <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2020\/10\/23\/black-history-month\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black History Month 2021 runs throughout October and is a celebration of the often-overlooked contributions made by Black people to our shared history. 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