University of Bayreuth marks 100 years of Black History Month with exhibition, dialogue
University of Bayreuth marked the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with a special exhibition and public dialogue at the Iwalewahaus. The event formed part of this year's global Black History Month observances, typically marked in February, but took on added significance as the centenary edition. The programme traced the past, examined the present, and projected the future of Black history, with a particular focus on its local context, under the theme, "Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Will Be."
The initiative, led by Director of Iwalewahaus, Prof. Dr Natasha Kelly, brought together students from two academic courses to stage a month-long exhibition alongside an interactive dialogue with the public. Graduate students curated and presented a diverse collection of artworks, research pieces, and visual narratives highlighting the often overlooked history and contributions of Black people in Bayreuth. A moderated dialogue session, led by graduate student Elvis Washington Agyimanku, further deepened the conversation.
In her opening remarks, Prof. Dr Kelly described the programme as a starting point for rethinking how Black history is engaged within the university space. She noted that bringing together students from different courses was a deliberate move to push intellectual boundaries and encourage deeper research into the local Black experience. She expressed optimism that the initiative would pave the way for sustained projects and broader institutional engagement with Black history and culture.
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The University of Bayreuth marked 100 years of Black History Month with an exhibition and dialogue at Iwalewahaus. The event explored Black heritage and its place within the university and Bayreuth community - but what did they uncover?
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