Black History Month is held every October in the UK. There are a number of events taking place across the country to celebrate the impact and influence of black people throughout British history, and there is an added significance given the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement over the summer of 2020.
There are usually a number of great talks and exhibitions held during Black History Month, but these have – of course – been curtailed somewhat by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. There will still be some in-person events going ahead, but this year the focus will be on virtual and online resources.
The best place to start is the comprehensive Blackhistorymonth.org.uk website, which covers the whole of the UK and is updated regularly with news and information. This is a year-round resource which includes in-depth features, interviews and explainers for every visitor.
