October is Black History Month. It is a month-long celebration of the diversity and heritage of Black people within the UK. This year’s theme is “Time for Change: Action Not Words.”
To get to a better tomorrow, we can’t just focus on the past. The past is in the past. We can acknowledge and learn from it, but to improve the future, we need action, not words. We need to come together around a shared common goal to achieve a better world for everyone.
This year’s Black History Month in October is more important than ever. It’s not just a month to celebrate the continued achievements and contributions of Black people to the UK and around the world. It’s also a time for continued action to tackle racism, reclaim Black history, and ensure Black history is represented and celebrated all year round.
The aims of Black History Month are to:
- promote knowledge and understanding of Black History and culture,
- acknowledge and celebrate the contributions made by Black people to the cultural and economic development of the UK
Find out more about Black History Month here.
You might also be interested in Black History Walks and Black British History and the World Reimagined.
