Glasgow Caledonian University's Black History Month event
In collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University, See Me hosted a Black History Month event titled When Lions Tell Their Story, Why Don’t Systems Act?
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has a longstanding commitment to celebrating Black History Month and addressing racialised health inequalities through research, teaching, and
community engagement.
The Department of Nursing, Community and Public Health has consistently prioritised work that explores systemic inequities and promotes decolonising approaches within healthcare.
The initiative for this BHM event was led by Dr Judy Wasige, lecturer in Public Health and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), co-lead within the department.
The event explored the enduring impacts of systemic racism within health and social care, drawing attention to how structural inequities continue to affect racialised communities.
It also showcased ongoing anti-racism and decolonising work designed to create fairer, more
inclusive systems.
The event title, When Lions Tell Their Story, Why Don’t Systems Act? invoked a powerful metaphor, one that foregrounds the voices, knowledge, and lived experiences of communities most affected by inequity and racial injustice.
Through this framing, attendees were encouraged to explore a central question:
“Why, despite clear evidence and personal testimony, do health and care systems so often fail to act decisively on racism and inequality?”
Watch the event here
If you missed the event, you can catch up by watching here.