A History of Black Legal Equality in Britain
5th October 2022
Events in British History that contributed towards legal equality for Black British people.
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Black History Month: Overcoming the Barriers to Taking Part
21st September 2020
Black History Month is just around the corner, and in a year with so much discussion and awareness of racial injustices around the world and at home, it feels as important as ever. Which means schools will also be feeling increasing pressure to get it right. I want to address some of the barriers that might stop schools from engaging with Black History Month, sharing top tips for doing it justice.
Black History Month: Celebrating Alternative Histories
14th October 2019
By Olga Nasiridou Black History Month is a time to honour the achievements and contributions of Black people. However, often, Black History Month focusses on the achievements of a narrow group of Black civil rights activists such as Martin Luther
Black History: Month?
30th October 2018
By Sheza Afzal The principle aim of teaching history at school in Key stages 1-3 is “to introduce students to major events that shaped British history” and to “know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological
Getting Black History Month Right
2nd October 2017
By Kate Hollinshead This October marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in the UK, an opportunity for people from all walks of life to learn more about a history that shapes the way everyone lives their lives today.