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'It's time we recognise Black history is British history and MUST be taught in schools'

Today, on National Teachers’ Day, and as Black History Month begins, we are calling for the history of Black Britons to be made a mandatory part of the National Curriculum

Daily Mirror

10 Leeds groups we need to celebrate and talk about in Black History Month

There are lots of charities and community groups doing their bit to help Black communities across Leeds

Leeds Live

‘Uncomfortable conversations’ key to Black History Month, says Johnny Nelson

The former boxer said people were now ‘brave enough’ to discuss issues around race in the UK.

The Independent UK

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Canary Wharf to get its own Speakers’ Corner for poetry in Black History Month

The Poets’ Corner will see world class performers on stage for the public to witness

Evening Standard

What is Black History Month — and what is the history behind it?

Black History Month is an important date in the cultural calendar and is a time to celebrate the significant contributions, rich culture, and history of Black people in Britain

Daily Mirror

Nottingham council house lights up purple for Black History Month

The Black History Month banner will go up on Ocotber 7

Nottingham Post

How The Independent is celebrating Black History Month

The Independent will celebrate the achievements of Black Britons throughout October, while shining a spotlight on work that remains to be done

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Black History Month 2022 - all the events taking place in Greater Manchester

Manchester is celebrating black brilliance and talent across theatre, film, art and music this Black History Month

Manchester Evening News

British artists recreate ‘A Great Day in Harlem’ photo for Black History Month

Project marks 40th anniversary of British black arts movement and features emerging black talent

The Guardian - UK

Black History Month 2022: 21 of Liverpool's Black unsung heroes

The people inspiring and supporting the next generation

Liverpool Echo

Black History Month: BristolLive supports black-owned businesses throughout the city

It's a time for knowledge, understanding and commemoration

Bristol Post

Sir Trevor McDonald and Alexa team up to tell inspiring stories for Black History Month

“Alexa, tell me a story about black British history”

Wales Online

When is Black History Month 2022? Why event is celebrated and why UK date is different to US

Black History Month is nearly here in the UK and the annual celebration commemorates the contribution of African and Caribbean communities to culture and society

Daily Mirror

Best books to read for Black History Month 2022

Fiction and non-fiction books to educate and inspire

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Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Black History Month 2022 event highlights calendar

Stories of tragedy, triumph, invention, success and more as Liverpool celebrates black contributions to local, British and World history this October

The Independent UK

Black History Month: 7 books by emerging black authors to put on your reading list

Use October as an opportunity to get stuck into some of the best books of 2022.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish museum to showcase Scots-African storytelling for Black History Month

A SCOTTISH museum is hosting a weekend of storytelling from the Scottish-African diaspora to celebrate Black History Month.

Liverpool Echo

Celebration of Black British writers to kick off Black History Month

Full lineup of headline speakers and writers at the Gravity Festival in Calderstones Park

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The Independent UK

Labour shadow minister inadvertently breached MPs’ code of conduct

Late registrations included payments for Black History Month speeches and appearances on a commercial radio station.

Reason

6th-Grade Lesson About Hammurabi with "How Will You Punish This Slave?" Question Not Illegal "Harassment"

From Judge James Peterson's decision Friday in Ervins v. Sun Prairie Area School Dist. (W.D. Wis.): February 1 was the first day of Black History Month, so Black history was part of the curriculum at the time [at a Sun Prairie middle school]. Sixth graders were also beginning a unit…

Chicago Sun-Times

Black History Month is more important than ever

The term "critical race theory" has become a lightning rod to justify curriculum and book bans on texts some people deem controversial because they include discussions of racial issues.

Chicago Sun-Times

This week in history: The first Negro History Week recognition

In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson created the first Negro History Week, which would eventually evolve into Black History Month. Here’s a look at how it was first covered in the Chicago Daily News.

The Independent UK

Sorority suspended over ‘offensive’ video mocking Black sorority hand signals

‘It’s literally the day before Black History Month so I can’t believe this happened’

The Independent UK

TV marks Black History Month with provocative, creative fare

There's a variety of programs marking Black History Month on television

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Solomon Jones: Here’s the real danger of Trump saying the Black prosecutors investigating him are ‘racist’

As a child I was always fascinated by Black History Month. Its lessons taught me that the accomplishments of Black people were vast and wondrous, and that I, as a descendant of those people, could accomplish anything I set out to do.

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