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Black History Month – UK
Black History Month – UK
October marks the start of Black History Month (BHM) UK – a time to celebrate and remember African and Caribbean heritage peoples’ achievements and contributions to the British economy, culture, and history. It’s a chance to tell the stories of those less well-known Black Britons who we will forget if we don’t showcase them.
This October will explore the lives and stories of the people who came to Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries and helped laid the foundations of today’s diverse Black British Community.
Theme for 2023: Celebrating our Sisters/Saluting our Sisters/Matriarchs of Movements #WEMATTER
The theme of Celebrating our Sisters/Saluting our Sisters/Matriarchs of Movements #WEMATTER emphasises the vital role black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities. Black History Month 2023 is a landmark occasion to recognise and applaud the invaluable contributions of black women to British society, inspire future generations, and empower them. Let us honour the achievements of black women, amplify their voices, and challenge the systems that oppress them.
What is Black History Month UK?
Black History Month UK began in October 1987 by Akyaaba Sebo, a special projects coordinator of the Ethnic Minorities Unit at the now defunct Great London Council. It has since evolved into a national movement recognized by the British government and observed throughout the UK. It is also recognized in other parts of the world during October in Ireland and the Netherlands.
Source: https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/black-history-month-2023/
Please consider supporting the many organizations that are elevating the Black community in the UK this month and all year long:
Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health – BLAM UK
African Caribbean Medical Mentors