Black at Βι¶ΉΣ³» goes on air: in conversation with Kamilah McInnis
Posted on behalf of: Black at Βι¶ΉΣ³»
Last updated: Friday, 11 April 2025
BBC Βι¶ΉΣ³» radio host Kamilah McInnes
Last Friday, Bud Johnston, Project Lead for Black at Βι¶ΉΣ³», was invited to the BBC Βι¶ΉΣ³» studios to talk all things Black at and in Βι¶ΉΣ³» with Βι¶ΉΣ³» alumna radio host Kamilah McInnis. They discussed where it’s come from, where it’s going, and why it matters.
Broadcasting live to a vibrant local audience, Bud shared the heart of the initiative – a five-year programme dedicated to celebrating Black staff, students, alumni, and community partners at the Βι¶ΉΣ³». From archiving lived experiences to reshaping campus culture, Black at Βι¶ΉΣ³» is about more than events. It’s about legacy. It’s about belonging. It’s about Black joy, care, and transformation within higher education.
In the interview, Bud reflected on the ongoing importance of creating space for Black voices and the role of collaboration with local organisations. The two also touched on upcoming projects and ways that Black at Βι¶ΉΣ³» is building bridges between past, present and future generations of Black students.
Listeners got a behind-the-scenes look at how the initiative is steered, how students and staff are shaping its direction, and how everyone – whether at Βι¶ΉΣ³» or in the wider Brighton & Hove community – can get involved.
If you missed it, you can which is available until Sunday 4 May.