Friday 05 October 2018
7pm - 8:30pm
Old Theatre, Old Building
Historian David Olusoga will speak on the topic of Black History Through Time: where are we now?
The London School of Economics Students' Union (LSESU) is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science. LSESU is a not-for-profit organisation run by LSE students, for LSE students. LSESU aims to give students the life-changing experiences. Black History Month is one of the key dates in the Union calendar. This event is one of 6 that will unite the LSE community in a month of dialogue and celebration.
Biography of participants:
1. David Olusoga (Keynote speaker): David Olusoga is a British Nigerian historian, writer, broadcaster and filmmaker. He has presented a number of historical documentaries on the BBC and contributed to The One Show and The Guardian. His historical subjects have focused on military history, race and slavery.
2. Martha Ojo (Speaker): A graduate of the Department of International History, Martha is Education Officer of LSE Students' Union. Martha is the Union's authoritative voice on all academic issues and has organised the Black History Month programme. Martha was Nigerian Society President and a course representative.
3. Padraic X Scanlan (Chair): Dr Scanlan is an historian of Britain and its relationship to the wider world, with a particular focus on histories of slavery, capitalism and emancipation from the early seventeenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries.
This event is free and open to all with no ticket or pre-registration required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries see LSE Events FAQ or contact us at events@lse.ac.uk or by calling 0207 955 6043.