The national theme for Black History Month this year is ‘Saluting our sisters’ – to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of black women.
You are invited to join us this month in a number of celebrations, both internally and externally, which are detailed below.
Events
Staff artwork
Inspired by our successful jigsaw puzzle art project, we will now be embarking on a new artwork project to capture the diversity across the organisation.
Food in our staff restaurants
9 – 13 October
To celebrate Black History Month, restaurants across our four hospitals will be featuring meals from African and Caribbean cultures as part of their menu.
Find out what's on the menuBame staff network meeting
12:00 - 13:00, 10 October
This month the BAME Staff Network is opening its doors and inviting you to join their October meeting as they celebrate Black History Month.
Network meetings provide an opportunity for staff to connect, share experiences, raise awareness, and celebrate matters that are important to them.
Support from allies is actively encouraged.
Find out moreabout the BAME staff networkBirmingham and Solihull ICS Black History Month Conference
09:00 - 17:00, 11 October
This year we will again be joining our partners from across the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS) to host a Black History Month conference at Edgbaston Park Hotel.
Find out more and register for the Our Journeys to Action celebration eventBlack History Month research event
16 October
You are invited to join a thought-provoking webinar and listening event, dedicated to showcasing and learning from black excellence in health and care research.
Find out more and book your placeLeadership Lecture
13:00 - 14:00, 30 October
October’s Leadership Lecture will bring you a dedicated session for Black History Month, as we hear from inspiring black leaders in our organisation.
Find out more and register for Leadership Lecture