{"id":1956,"date":"2025-10-08T15:56:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/?p=1956"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:30:20","slug":"standing-firm-in-power-and-pride-celebrating-black-history-month-with-the-university-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/standing-firm-in-power-and-pride-celebrating-black-history-month-with-the-university-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Standing Firm in Power and Pride \u2013 Celebrating Black History Month with the University Library\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here at the University of Dundee Library, we\u2019re proud to support Black History Month and this year\u2019s theme: \u201cStanding Firm in Power and Pride.\u201d&nbsp;<br>It\u2019s a chance to celebrate Black history, culture, and creativity \u2014 to learn from the past, recognise the present, and imagine a better future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout October, we\u2019re shining a spotlight on some brilliant Library resources, exhibitions, and events that explore Black identity, resilience, and pride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore stories of power, identity, and creativity<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Library collections are full of incredible voices and perspectives. Whether you\u2019re working on a project, researching a topic, or simply curious to learn more, there\u2019s plenty to discover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by exploring our Black History: Power and Pride collection in <a href=\"https:\/\/dundee.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Library Search<\/a>. Here are just a few highlights to get you started:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dundee.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44DUN_INST\/1vm6ob3\/cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781137295064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Black power beyond borders: the global dimensions of the Black power movement<\/strong><\/a> by Slate, Nico \u2013 This volume explores the global impact of Black Power, examining how its thinkers and activists were influenced by foreign movements, and how groups worldwide, from African liberation to anti-caste struggles in India and indigenous protests in New Zealand, interpreted it.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dundee.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44DUN_INST\/s4l06a\/alma9912840900102991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Beyond forty acres and a mule: African American landowning families since Reconstruction<\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>by Debra Ann Reid \u2013 This collection traces the history of landowning African American farmers from the end of the Civil War to today, highlighting key case studies of individuals and the factors influencing their ability to acquire and protect land. It spans a century and a half, from post-emancipation struggles to contemporary efforts for justice over historical discrimination.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dundee.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44DUN_INST\/s4l06a\/alma9912997695002991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Country soul: making music and making race in the American South<\/strong><\/a> by Charles L. Hughes \u2013 Interviews and rare archives to reveal the lives of session musicians, producers, and songwriters at the heart of country and soul music, showing how the country-soul intersection reshaped ideas about music, race, labour, and the U.S. South.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A range of films and documentaries celebrating Black voices in art, politics, and culture.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find these and many more online or in print via <a href=\"https:\/\/dundee.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Library Search<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See what\u2019s happening on campus and in the city<\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a fantastic programme of events and exhibitions across campus this month, many of which connect to our Library and Museum collections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jamaican Journeys: Identity, Place and Conversations through Art<\/strong> \u2013 on display in the <strong>Lamb Gallery<\/strong> until <strong>24 October<\/strong>, this exhibition explores Jamaican identity and heritage through contemporary art.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dundee &amp; Empire<\/strong> \u2013 now redisplayed in <strong>Dundee Central Library<\/strong>, this poster exhibition looks at Dundee\u2019s historical connections to empire and the transatlantic slave trade.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transatlantic Connections<\/strong><em> <\/em>\u2013 <em>Tuesday 7 October, 5.30pm<\/em>, <strong>D\u2019Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre<\/strong>. Part of the <strong>University Founders Project<\/strong>, this event investigates Dundee\u2019s historical links to slavery and colonialism.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breaking the Chains Walking Tour<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Friday 10 October, 2.30pm<\/em>. Join local historians Erin Farley and team for a guided walk uncovering sites in Dundee connected to the city\u2019s role in the transatlantic slave trade.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Black Performances on the Dundee Stage (1840s\u20131940s)<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Wednesday 15 October, 6.30pm<\/em>, <strong>Dalhousie Building<\/strong>. Discover the Black artists who brought music, drama, and activism to Dundee\u2019s stages \u2014 from <strong>Ira Aldridge<\/strong> and <strong>Juba<\/strong> to <strong>Paul Robeson<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more details and booking information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/engage\/events\/black-history-month?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Int%20Comms%20-%20251008%20-%20Staff%20Newsletter&amp;utm_content=Int%20Comms%20-%20251008%20-%20Staff%20Newsletter+CID_768ca2e159d88b1c3c9a5aef3731a2f9&amp;utm_source=uod%20campaign%20monitor&amp;utm_term=Learn%20more%20about%20the%20DAM%20on%20the%20University%20website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University\u2019s Black History Month page.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019re here to help\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to explore more about Black history, culture, or identity, our Library team is here for you. Whether you\u2019re hunting down research materials, looking for something inspiring to read, or just have a quick question, our staff at all library sites are always happy to help \u2014 no matter how big or small the query.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Black History Month, take time to celebrate, reflect, and learn.&nbsp;<br>Together, let\u2019s stand firm in power and pride \u2014 honouring the stories, voices, and creativity that continue to shape our world and our University community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at the University of Dundee Library, we\u2019re proud to support Black History Month and this year\u2019s theme: \u201cStanding Firm in Power and Pride.\u201d&nbsp;It\u2019s a chance to celebrate Black history, culture, and creativity \u2014 to learn from the past, recognise the present, and imagine a better future.&nbsp; Throughout October, we\u2019re shining a spotlight on some [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":841,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,28,15,29,21],"tags":[64],"class_list":["post-1956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dundee","category-museums","category-news","category-resources","category-support","tag-black-history-month"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1956","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/841"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1956"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1956\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2213,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1956\/revisions\/2213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}