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Find out what's happening with the Black at Sussex programme.

Myisha Box, Gavin Mensah-Coker

University launches unique Black Studies library collection

6 June 2024

A symposium event drew together Black community history, education, and literary voices with Sussex researchers and librarians


Jenny Mitchell speaking during the event

Celebration event with Jenny Mitchell highlights the power of poetry in tackling ‘wicked problems’

21 May 2024

The Black at Sussex programme held a celebration event on Wednesday 8 May to mark Jenny Mitchell’s Poetry Residency as it draws to a close.


Jenny Mitchell

Jenny Mitchell celebration event on 8 May: find out what’s on the agenda

3 May 2024

The University will be hosting a celebration event on Wednesday 8 May to mark Jenny Mitchell’s Poetry Residency on campus as it draws to a close


Jenny Mitchell

University of Sussex Alumna Returns as Poet-in-Residence

30 January 2024

Jenny Mitchell, an Alumna of the University of Sussex will be returning to Sussex as a Poet-in-Residence as part of the Black at Sussex project.


Myisha, smiling, standing next to her JRA poster which is on display

Myisha Box on her JRA project: 'Mapping Sussex University Library’s Black History Archives'

7 December 2023

History student Myisha Box's JRA research project on mapping Black history was shortlisted for a prize.


Michael McMillan speaking to a group of people in an art gallery

Black at Sussex partners with Culture ConneX for Brighton Fringe Festival events

9 May 2023

Sussex is partnering with creative arts programme, Culture ConneX, to produce an exclusive series of local, Black-led events


Lynda Rosenior-Patten dances with Valerie Kporye (photo: Diensen Pamben)

Black at Sussex - Journeys in Music event: “Sharing journeys fosters a sense of belonging”

24 February 2023

Student Valerie Kporye shares her thoughts on the Journeys in Music event and the impact of the Black at Sussex programme


Photograph of the exterior of the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton

Black Cultural Archives host University of Sussex’s inaugural event for its 'Black at Sussex' programme

22 September 2022

The first event in the 'Black at Sussex' programme takes place at the Black Cultural Archives, Brixton.


Len Garrison

Iconic co-founder of the Black Cultural Archives and Sussex alumnus, Len Garrison celebrated for 60th anniversary

4 February 2022

The remarkable cultural contributions of Len Garrison will be remembered and celebrated at an event on Wednesday 9 February