Black History Month
Black History Month takes place during the month of October each year. This year’s theme is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE from Black History Month UK describes the theme: “In today’s world, stories are powerful tools that shape how we understand our past, present, and future. For too long, the history of Black communities has been told through lenses that often misrepresent, oversimplify, or entirely overlook the rich and diverse experiences of those who lived it but 2024 is set to be a transformative year.”
If you would like to know more about Black History Month, visit: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk.
Other resources can be found in our History Department Library. An excellent book is ‘Diver’s Daughter’ by Patrice Lawrence.
BBC iPlayer:
Black and British a Forgotten History: Black and British: A Forgotten History – BBC iPlayer
Our Black History Heroes: Our Black History Heroes – BBC iPlayer
Horrible Histories – Series 9: Black British History Horrible Histories – Series 9: 1. British Black History – BBC iPlayer
Lots more can be found on the BBC Teach Website – Black History Month 2024 resources – BBC Teach
Mr Herbert
Curriculum Leader for History
