The SEED Network regularly select a book to read and discuss. Last month we chose Girl, Woman, Other by Anglo-Nigerian writer Bernardine Evaristo (https://bevaristo.com/girl-woman-other/), co-winner of the Booker Prize 2019 alongside Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments. The book features 12 female characters that all have their unique voices showing multicultural sensitivity, struggle, love, joy and different […]
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The SEED (Surrey Embracing Ethnic Diversity) network held its first movie night at the MySurrey Hive in November. Hosted and organised by SEED member, Namy Yu the event was well attended and is hoped to be the first of many from the SEED network for staff & students. The film selected was Lilting, directed by […]
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David Olusoga has offered the foreword to a republished memoir : The Interesting Narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano. Visit The Guardian article David Olusoga: ‘Black people were told that they had no history’ | David Olusoga | The Guardian to read reflections on what this republished work matters.
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Every year, in the month of October the UK celebrates Black History Month reflecting on the lived experiences of the black community. Launched in 1987, the event was initiated by Ghanaian born Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a projects officer for Greater London Council. African American historian Carter G Woodson originated the idea of celebrating the achievements of […]
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Guest blog from Emily Williams, Academic lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. This week, our Surrey Embracing Ethnic Diversity (SEED) network have brought us Culture Week. This is a new initiative that allows us to learn more about the people within SEED and their priorities. I find this really exciting! As Academic Lead for EDI […]
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The SEED community wanted to discuss historical situations that have changed the way different racial groups are viewed. Although a difficult read in terms of the topic, Colston Whitehead’s Underground Railroad novel has been a best seller since its debut in 2016. Now also an Amazon Prime series directed by Oscar winning director Barry Jenkins […]
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