Every year, Black History Month is celebrated in October and has been celebrated in the UK since 1987. Events which focus on a range of topics including history and heritage, arts and culture and much more are held.
The month aims to:
- promote knowledge of black history, culture and heritage
- disseminate information on positive black contributions to British society
- heighten the confidence and awareness of black people to their cultural heritage
This year, to celebrate Black History Month, there are lots of events and activities you can get involved in:
- Online events can be found on the Black History Month website (external link)
- Events taking place in Cambridgeshire (external link)
Book, video and film recommendations are below, along with actions for getting involved and celebrating Black History Month:
- Black History Month video and film resources (external link)
- Book recommendations from Black History Month (external link)
- 31 ways to celebrate Black History Month UK (external link)
More information about the month can be found on the Black History Month website (external link)
Thought about becoming a blood donor?
The NHS Blood and Transplant service are seeking more donors of black heritage to grow the number of donors with well-matched blood. There has been a rise in demand for some rare blood types that are more common in people of black heritage, including people of Black-African, Black-Caribbean and mixed ethnicity.
The NHS are urging people to give blood: Why more black blood donors are needed (external link)