Black History Month UK 2020
Published: 21 October 2020
October is Black History Month and Advance HE have been proudly sharing stories of Black success, experience and action in higher education - including a vlog from Institute PhD student Kristyn Carter.
October is Black History Month and Advance HE have been proudly sharing stories of Black success, experience and action in higher education - including a vlog from iii PhD student Kristyn Carter.
Kristyn is the founder of Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (MiSTEAM), an organisation providing a space for minorities working/studying in these fields.
In this vlog (embedded, top), Kristyn explains why Black History Month matters to her and says: “It is an entire month dedicated to not only elevating Black voices but to creating visibility and awareness of the experience of Black people.”
Her hope for Black History Month in the UK is to "continue to have honest conversations about racism and take steps to not only protect but also support the Black community."
Explaining the work of MiSteam, Kristyn adds: “My organisation, Minorities in STEAM, aims to increase visibility and foster a network of support for those who are historically excluded from their field.
"It is my hope that through this network we can increase representation in these fields and encourage minorities who might otherwise feel unsupported.”
First published: 21 October 2020