MOVING FORWARD- BHM Colchester

MOVING FORWARD

BLACK HISTORY MONTH COLCHESTER 2022

Black History Month is EVERY Month

Now is our time to Represent

The theme for Black History Month Colchester 2022 is Health and Well-Being” focusing on the celebrations of the acknowledgement and the achievements of Black people in the UK and addressing issues around safeguarding Mental Health in our BME communities.

Lawrence Walker Chairperson & Organiser BHM Colchester 2022

Celebrating the accomplishments and the achievements of Black Men and Women in the United Kingdom

Let’s Acknowledge and raise awareness a greater awareness of the achievements of Black Men and Women in the celebration of the year of Science and Technology.

People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. However, campaigners believe their value and contribution to society is often overlooked, ignored or distorted.
Most schools still teach a history curriculum which focuses on traditional events and the achievements of white figures. Black History Month gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture.
Black History in UK schools has historically been focused primarily within a colonial perspective, with Wales being the first home nation to mandate black history being taught in school. Black ‘stories’ are often omitted from the curriculum despite the UK’s strong connection with Africa, the Caribbean and India. Black History Month was therefore introduced in 1987 as way of focusing education establishments and wider society to recognise the contribution of ethnic minority groups to British society and culture from throughout history.
Whilst it is widely debated that curricula should teach black history all year around, October serves as an opportunity for society at large to recognise those contributions, practice tolerance and learn about racism and inequality.