Black History Heroes
This Black History Month we've taken a look at black pioneers and role models from British history and the present day. Dr. Altheia Jones-Lecointe dubbed "the brains behind the Black Panther Movement" describes the racism in the 1960s and how she defeated the police in court. Also, learn about the achievements of the UK's first black female MP and what notable figures are doing to encourage future generations of black talent.
From the Past
Present Day Role Models
Individuals whose exceptional work is making a difference today
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After historian Carter Godwin Woodson established Black History Month in America, the UK followed suit in 1987 to celebrate the centuries-long African and Caribbean history. From the UK’s connection to the slave trade and its involvement in the Windrush scandal to the inspirational Bristol Bus Boycotts and the defiant message behind the Notting Hill Carnival. Explore a few of Britain's sometimes forgotten black history moments and look into the debate about including it in the curriculum.