Black History Month

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Black History Month at Lincoln Bishop

Throughout Black History Month, October 2025, Lincoln Bishop will host a variety of events that celebrate the local, national, and global contributions of Black People to various areas. Storytelling, film night, lectures, and a fashion show are among these events.

This years theme is "Standing Firm in Power and Pride"

As per the best tradition of public engagement, these sessions are intended to educate, entertain, and challenge existing ideas and knowledge.

Dig Deep, Look Closer Think Bigger.

Full Timetable of Events

2025 Events!

Week 1 (29th Sept – 3rd Oct)

Weds 1st Oct

BHM is Here! Tombola
⏰ 11:00 – 13:30
📍 Hardy Foyer
‘The Body of Resistance’ – Art Event for Parents/Carers & Children
⏰ 16:00 – 18:00
📍 Ermine Library & Community Hub
Ticketed Event - Book Here

Thurs 2nd Oct

National Poetry Day Event and Art
⏰ 11:30 – 14:30
📍 Art Studio

Week 2 (6th – 10th Oct)

Mon 6th Oct

Winner of BHM Art Competition Announced
⏰ 18:00
📍 Online

Weds 8th Oct

Lecture: A Salute to the Women of the Windrush and Their Legacy
⏰ 17:15 for 17:30 start
📍 Hardy Teaching Room 1
Ticketed Event - Book Here

Week 3 (13th – 17th Oct)

Weds 15th Oct

Lecture: Decorative Chains – Black Children as Fashionable ‘Pets’
⏰ 17:00 – 18:30
📍 Hardy Seminar Room 1
Ticketed Event - Book Here

Fri 17th Oct

Book Launch: Ever Since We Small (External event)
⏰ From 10:00am
📍 Lincoln Central Library

Film Night – Hard Truths (Movie & Meal Deals)
⏰ Doors open 17:00 | Film starts 18:15
📍 The Venue (Meals in the SU)
Ticketed Event - Book Here

Week 4 (20th – 24th Oct)

Thurs 23rd Oct

Storytelling for Arty Tots: Stories from the African Diaspora
⏰ 10:00 – 13:00
📍 Ermine Library & Community Hub
Ticketed Event - Book Here

Fri 24th Oct

Power, Pride and Resistance: The Role of Art
⏰ Doors open 17:30 | Event starts 18:15
📍 Elliot Room (SU bar for refreshments)

Ticketed Event - Book Here

Week 5 (27th – 31st Oct)

Thurs 30th Oct

Lincoln’s Black History: A Virtual Tour
⏰ Doors open 17:30
📍 Hardy Seminar Room

Ticketed Event - Book Here

Displays & Exhibitions (1st – 31st Oct)

Lincoln Bishop Library Display
📍 The Library, The Hub
🔑 Open to staff and students by access card
📞 Members of the public – please ring bell for attention
Artwork Display by Tinashe Chipawe
📍 Hardy Building (Open Display)

Iconic people

For BHM 2025 we have chosen to highlight three incredible people, who make or have made, a difference for the Black community.

Lilian Bader

Lilian Bader (1918–2015) was one of the first Black women to serve in the British armed forces. Despite early discrimination, she joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force in 1941, becoming a corporal and a skilled instrument repairer. After World War II, she earned a university degree and became a teacher. Bader’s legacy is one of resilience and service, breaking racial and gender barriers in the military and education. Her life continues to inspire and represents a vital contribution to both Black British history and the broader fight for equality in the UK.

Lesego Chombo

Lesego Chombo is a trailblazing Botswanan leader, crowned Miss Botswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024. At just 26, she became Botswana’s youngest-ever cabinet minister, now serving as Minister of Youth and Gender. A qualified lawyer and founder of the Lesego Chombo Foundation, she champions youth empowerment, gender equity, and rural development. Chombo uses her platform to drive tangible social change, advocating for inclusive policies and stronger protections against gender-based violence. Her rise reflects a new generation of African leadership - passionate, driven, and deeply committed to creating lasting impact for young people and marginalized communities.

George Imafidon MBE

George Imafidon MBE is a humanitarian engineer and social impact leader from South London, dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth in STEM. As CEO of Motivez, he creates pathways for young people to access careers in science and technology. Named Young Engineer of the Year in 2022, he also works as a Race Engineer for Sir Lewis Hamilton’s Team X44 and sits on the boards of The Hamilton Commission and Co-op Foundation. A driving force for equity and innovation, George was awarded an MBE in 2023 for his services to youth in STEM and continues to inspire change across sectors.

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Previous BHM Podcast Episodes

(2023) S2 Episode 1- Black History Month Special- The power of books

(2023) S2 Episode 2- Black History Month

Black History Month (BHM) Art Competition 2025

Theme: "Standing Firm in Power and Pride"

We are proud to host a Black History Month Art Competition, celebrating creativity, history, and empowerment. This competition, which is open for local schools to participate in, provides a platform for individuals to showcase their artistic interpretations of how Black individuals have demonstrated strength and pride throughout history and how their stories continue to inspire today.

Participants are encouraged to express their vision using any 2D creative medium, including art, writing, photography, and video.

Deadline: 26th September 2025

Winner Announcement: The winner will be selected via a poll sent out to Lincoln Bishop staff and students via our online portal and the winner will be notified by email on Monday, 6th October 2025 and on this page.

Terms & Conditions:

All submitted artwork will be retained by Lincoln Bishop University and displayed on campus for public viewing.
Personal information will be handled in accordance with GDPR and will not be shared publicly.
There will be only one winner of the competition.
AI-generated work is not permitted, all submissions must be the original work of the participant.
Lincoln Bishop reserves the right to exclude any submissions deemed offensive or inappropriate.
The £50 prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for any other form of reward.
By submitting an entry, participants confirm that they give permission for Lincoln Bishop to display it publicly.

For further information please contact bhm@bishopg.ac.uk