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Black History Month 2022

It is officially October which means that people around the UK will be celebrating Black History Month. It is a time for people from all backgrounds to celebrate and commemorate moments in history, achievements and contributions that black people have made not only in the UK but across the world.

We have compiled a list of links to interesting and useful resources about Black History Month including upcoming events within London.

Websites:

Black History Month 2022: What is it all about? - CBBC Newsround

Black History Month in Britain: Great women you should know about - CBBC Newsround

Black History Month - CBBC - BBC

Windrush Stories | The British Library (bl.uk)

Celebrating and Learning About Black History and Culture | Reading Rockets

Black History Month and the importance of celebrating black British history | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

Celebrating Black History Month| British Red Cross

 

Events:

Black History Month 2022: free and cheap events happening in London | Metro News

Black History Month 2022 in London - Special Event - visitlondon.com

 

Film/TV suggestions:

BBC - Black History Month

Watch Black History Documentaries on BBC Select

Black History Movies for Kids and Families  - The Voice of Black Cincinnati

15 Black History Movies For Kids And Families To Watch Together (today.com)

32 Movies About Black History that All Families Should Watch (mommyshorts.com)

 

Book suggestions:

All ages: Black History Month - Puffin Schools

Black Lives & Black History Children's Books | BooksForTopics

50+ Children's Books Exploring Black History & Culture | LoveReading4Kids

Black History Month | BookTrust

13 wonderful children's books by Black authors and illustrators (penguin.co.uk)

 

Black UK figures you should know:

5 influential black men and women who shaped Britain (penguin.co.uk)

Black History Month: 6 inspirational figures | Discover | Age UK

5 Iconic Black British Women In History You Should Know About. — The Black Curriculum

Black History Month: Nine black British icons you should know about | ITV News

10 Black Britons you should know - Great British Mag

Black History Month: The men who made history in Britain - CBBC Newsround

 

TED Talks:

Talks to celebrate Black History Month | TED Talks

 

Raise money for charity:

Home - Stop Hate UK

UKBP (ukblackpride.org.uk)

FAQs (blackmindsmatteruk.com)

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