Black History Month: What is it and why it's important including inspiring resources
30.09.2022 - 15:01
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It’s October! A month which is increasingly being associated in the mainstream with Black History Month, but what exactly is it and what should this month be about? What is Black History Month? Black History Month is an annual observance originating in America, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland, and the UK.
It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada while in Ireland, and the United Kingdom it is observed in October We were reminded on a recent episode of our podcast with author Kandace Chimbiri, that the month is about a celebration of history.The UK Black History Month was started in 1987 by Mr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a Ghanaian political refugee.
He was able, as part of his role as a special project coordinator for Greater London Council, to start this annual celebration of the achievements and contributions to World Civilisation of Africa, African people and the diaspora. It started small and has grown to become a national awareness month - capturing the imagination in a variety of ways.
Black Pound Day: Most inspiring black British celebrities shining a light on culture View gallery Channel 4 have been championing this for years. Last year they not only dedicated valuable advertising, but commissioned Black History Month specials of popular programmes.
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