Black History Month 2025

Published: Wed Oct 1 2025 - 20:00

We would like to wish our Staff, Students, and wider community a very happy Black History Month.

Originating in the United Sates in 1976, Black History Month has been observed in Ireland since 2010, providing an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the culture, contributions, and accomplishments of the African Diaspora in Ireland.

If you would like to learn more about Black History Month, here are some resources and supports, as recommended by staff at TU Dublin:

Media Resources

TU Dublin Black History Month Library Guide

The Black History Month bookshelf is a collection of materials drawn from the TU Dublin Libraries in relation to black culture and history.

This libguide is presented under a range of themes, which will be highlighted week by week during the month of October, 2025. With everything from short articles to eBooks to music, we'd love you to explore the collections and celebrate black history and culture with us throughout the month.

Podcasts

Title	Description
Black & Irish	Podcast exploring the lived experiences of black and mixed-race people living in Ireland through conversations about culture, society and family.
BBC Witness – Black History	A collection BBC podcasts and radio programmes relating to Black History in the UK and beyond.
Codeswitch	CodeSwitch is a podcast from NPR that explores the overlapping themes of race, ethnicity, and culture, how they play out in our lives and communities, and how all of this is shifting. The show features interviews with guests from a variety of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, as well as stories about language, identity, and the changing cultural landscape.
1619 by The New York Times	Produced by The New York Times Magazine, the 1619 podcast is hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones and examines the events that led to the beginning of American slavery in 1619. The podcast explores the history of slavery in America and examines the legacy of oppression and racism that continues to this day. The podcast also examines the impact of slavery on the culture, politics, and economy of the United States.

Find out more with Resonate Recordings' curated list of best podcasts to listen to during Black History Month 2025

Videos

Loretta J. Ross: Don't call people out -- call them in | TED (via YouTube)

We live in a call-out culture, says activist and scholar Loretta J. Ross. You’re probably familiar with it: the public shaming and blaming, on social media and in real life, of people who may have done wrong and are being held accountable. In this bold, actionable talk, Ross gives us a toolkit for starting productive conversations instead of fights -- what she calls a “call-in culture” -- and shares strategies that help challenge wrongdoing while still creating space for growth, forgiveness and maybe even an unexpected friend. “Fighting hate should be fun,” Ross says. “It’s being a hater that sucks.”

Black History Lessons - RTÉ Player

Video series celebrating Black History with interesting stories about some key figures and events from Black history. Presented by Leon Diop, Femi Bankole, Amanda Ade and Boni Odoemene.

Gorm Media - How to Intervene During Racial Abuse

Now more than ever, we need to call racism out in our public spaces. Evidence based bystander intervention rules: Distract. Delegate. Document. Delay. Direct. By Gorm Media

Bryan Stevenson on Why America Can’t Move Forward Without Confronting Its Past (via YouTube)

The murder of George Floyd and the protests of 2020 sparked a nationwide movement for racial justice and reckoning in the US. Just a few years later, many of those hard-won conversations are being rolled back. Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, speaks to Katie Couric to ask: is the movement truly over, or are we now in the midst of the harder, but essential, struggle to make it endure? He shares why learning is itself an act of resistance, what each of us can do to push back against false narratives, and how history can inspire courage for the battles ahead.

News Articles

TU Dublin Resources

Black History Month With TU Dublin Students’ Union

This Black History Month TU Dublin Student’s Union have announced a month-long campaign, celebrating culture heritage and community, with a diverse range of free events and activities designed to educate, empower, and inspire.

Check out the full list of events, and follow TU Dublin SU on Instagram for more updates.

Read, Reflect, Resist: Antiracist Dialogues

Anti-racism education is a continuous journey, the goal of which is to move alongside discomfort with compassion to produce change. The starting point for this group is that racism exists in Ireland. To respond effectively to racism, we need to 'learn about the history of racism, how it manifests, who it affects and how it impacts our society.

Participants are asked to contribute to the broader move away from understanding racism as primarily individualized in Irish society, relating to ‘good’ and ‘bad’ people, and toward an understanding of racism as systemic and requiring personal and societal transformation.

Every Friday, Oct. 10 – Nov. 14

12:30-13:30

Online (via Teams)

All students, at all levels, from all areas welcome. No prior knowledge is necessary, and all resources are provided.

Student testimonial – Hear from Claire, a TU Dublin student, discussing her experiences taking part in the Anti-Racist Reading Group

Unity in Diversity Workshop

This engaging 90 minute session is designed to enhance your understanding of race-based interactions and their impact. This interactive workshop is perfect for students, academic and professional services staff, looking to deepen their empathy, challenge biases, and foster inclusivity in every interaction.

Key Benefits:

Enhanced Awareness & Empathy
Critical Reflection & Cultural Appreciation: Reflect on personal biases and celebrate cultural diversity.
Improved Communication
Community & Action

Ideal for group bookings!

Book your session now and become a catalyst for positive change at TU Dublin. Contact: melody.chinenyanga@tudublin.ie