Event Details

"Reflections Unheard" is a documentary that uniquely centres on black women's significant contributions and experiences during the Civil Rights era. Duration: 81 minutes. Film Director: Nevline Nnaji

The Race Equality Charter (REC) seeks to recognise Black History Month as an opportunity to honour Black heritage while also providing a platform for contemplation on the challenging colonial histories and fostering increased social and academic activism regarding equality, diversity, and inclusion.

To celebrate the Black History Month, the Race Equality Charter and LU Library are collaborating to host a film screening titled "Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights" following a discussion. This documentary sheds light on the often overlooked narrative of black women's political marginalisation amidst the dominance of the male-centric Black Power movement and the predominantly white and middle-class Feminist movement during the 1960s and 1970s. This documentary explores the subsequent mobilisation of black and other women of colour, uniting them in a collective Feminist movement. The film achieves this by sharing the personal stories of several former black female Civil Rights activists.