Black History Month
Black History Month is an important opportunity to celebrate and honour the experiences of Black African and Caribbean communities and their diaspora.
This month also acts a catalyst for addressing systemic racism and inequality in various aspects of society, including education, employment, and access to mental health support.
Black History is all our history and is an integral part of the UK’s history and culture. Although October acts as a dedicated month, we must continue to lift the voices and experiences of Black communities all year round.
The 2024 theme, ‘Reclaiming Narratives,’ focuses on empowering Black individuals and communities to take control of their own stories, histories, and representations. This theme emphasises the importance of amplifying Black voices, revisiting underrepresented histories, sharing untold stories, and challenging harmful narratives that have historically, and continue to marginalise and misrepresent Black experiences.
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Posted on: 14th October 2024