Proud To Be: Pawlet Brookes
When I was asked to write about the theme Proud to be, my first thought was that this…
Black History Month Introductions
Marcus Garvey famously wrote: “A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots”
Black History Month reminds us of where we are from, we what have achieved and the beauty and richness of…
Why Black History Month is more important than ever this year?
2020 has held a mirror up to the world and forced many to see the reality of racism…
WELCOME TO THE 2020 EDITION OF THE ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH MAGAZINE
We are delighted to present you with an 84 page magazine full of great interviews and articles which…
This month we celebrate the huge achievements of Black Britons and the Black community.
I have immense admiration for the Black Britons who have helped shaped our country’s history and culture. Iconic…
David Lammy MP
It wasn’t until the following year when the Windrush Compensation Scheme was officially launched. Insufficient, delayed and overly…
WATCH: For countless generations people of African and Caribbean descent have been shaping our nation’s story
For countless generations people of African and Caribbean descent have been shaping our nation’s story, making a huge…
Lord Herman Ouseley
They duly and loyally responded to the “mother country”, many having served in the allied forces during that…
The Politics Of Racism, Terminologies And Imagery
The Politics Of Racism, Terminologies And Imagery 2023 Update: WhatsApp TikTok: #AfriphobiaAndApartheid1 Monday March 20 2023, 6.30-8.30pm GMT…
Welcome to Black History Month 2019
When we sat down to discuss the long list of potential themes and issues we could consider as…
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson
Black History Month always provides a fantastic opportunity for us to recognize the outstanding contributions people of African…
Jo Swinson, Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Each year it is an opportunity to acknowledge the central role that black people have played in transforming…
Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party
We draw courage and inspiration from the struggles of black campaigners for equality over the centuries, including the…
David Lammy MP
The groups of black men and women who have made their homes in the UK since at least…
Black History Month message from the Prime Minister Theresa May
From Ignatius Sancho, the first black British voter and published poet; to Olaudah Equiano whose autobiography and experiences…
Welcome to Black History Month 2018
The magazine has a focus this year on the following key landmark dates which has an impact on…
Black History Month message from Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party
Labour made history by electing the first black MPs to Parliament over 30 years ago, including the first…
Black History Month Message from David Lammy MP
He was young and cocky as he boarded an old Dakota DC-3 warplane from his native Guyana to…
Celebrating Black History Month in Wales
Black History Month (BHM) in Wales acknowledges the contributions by Black people to local, national and world history…
Black History Month message from Vince Cable, Leader of The Liberal Democrats
Black History Month is an established, nationally recognised observance that honours the lives, experiences and history of Afro-Caribbean…
