Black History Month

Black History Month UK is about recognising and valuing the inspirational individuals and events that have shaped the black generation. Black history in the UK is about so much more than oppression and slavery. Black History month gives us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate our positive Black history in the UK.

Who celebrates?

Everyone – it’s a national awareness month!

How do people celebrate?

Black history month is about educating yourself on positive Black history in the UK. Here are some resources to help you do that.

If you’re a listener:

BBC: A history of black classical music

Anthems Black Collection: 31 original manifestos, speeches and poems by prominent black voices

Reni Eddo-Lodge: About race

If you’re a reader:

Bonnie Greer: In search of Black history

Black History Month: History of Black politics

ITV: 9 British icons you should know

Innocence Project: https://graziamagazine.com/us/articles/documentaries-films-black-history-month/

If you’re a watcher:

BBC: Rethinking Black presence within British history

Black History Studies: 15 things you didn’t know about black history before 1948

Paul Reed: Celebrating Black British history

7 Powerful Documentaries to watch: https://graziamagazine.com/us/articles/documentaries-films-black-history-month/