Black History Month 2025
Western acknowledges and celebrates Black History Month, encouraging the campus and London communities to listen, learn and participate in events.
This year, the theme for Black History Month is Black Resistance. We are committed to recognizing and celebrating how Black people have resisted oppression and discrimination throughout history. At Western, we’re highlighting alumni voices and fostering spaces for the Black community to thrive, ensuring Black stories, experiences and legacies are at the forefront of our programming.
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to host events throughout February celebrating Black Resistance. These events are free of charge, but advance registration is sometimes required. Please see event descriptions for more information. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Black History Month Events
Black Excellence with Cameron Bailey
Feb. 5, 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: McKellar Theatre, University Community Centre
Redefining Black History: Exhibition of Resilience and Enduring Legacies
Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Weldon Community Room, Weldon Library
Black History Month Movie Collection: Exploring Black Stories Through Film
Feb. 6, 13 and 26 at 7 p.m.
Location: McKellar Theatre, University Community Centre
Black Resistance Against the Status Quo: A Black History Month Celebration
Feb. 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Thames Hall Atrium, Thames Hall
Being Black with a Purpose: Black Resistance and Leadership in Action with Sunday Ajak
Feb. 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Room 2235
Diasporic Delights and Black Community Panel
Feb. 27, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Thames Hall Atrium, Thames Hall
Black Resistance Book Collection
Explore this collection of books for self-reflection and education about Black history and the Black experience. Featuring titles from a variety of classic and Canadian Black authors.
