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When the UK started celebrating Black History Month in 1987, it focused on Black American history. Over time there has been more attention on Black British history. Now it is dedicated to honouring African people's contributions to the country. Its UK mission statement is: "Dig deeper, look closer, think bigger".
This week marks the start of Black History Month in the United States. The annual observance is also officially recognized in many countries , including Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Panama, Costa Rica, Ireland and the United Kingdom, in celebration of persons of African descent as a means of cultural inclusion and recognition of their ...
February is Black History Month and marks 10 years since the death of Trayvon Martin sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Lives Matter has evolved from a hashtag to a global movement for racial justice. Here are some of the key events over the decade.
February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. More work needs to be done to address systemic racism in the environmental field, coupled with a greater push for environmental equity. From environmental justice advocates to scientists and social entrepreneurs, here are some of those working to raise awareness of the issues impacting the ...
February marks Black History Month in the United States and Canada, a time to reflect on the ways Black people have contributed to society. But the contributions of Black people don’t just apply to Black history, or even simply American or Canadian history.
February is Black History Month in the US and the theme in 2023 is ‘Black Resistance’. Businesses are increasingly expected to take a stand on issues of social equity, including discrimination, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer.
The movement was born in 2013, after the man who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, was cleared of his murder. A Californian activist, Alicia Garza, responded to the jury’s decision on Facebook with a post that ended: “Black people. I love you. I love us. Our lives matter.”
As Black History Month in the United States draws to a close, awareness of the impacts of race, ethnicity and national origin on opportunities in life is exceptionally high. It follows a tumultuous year when the pandemic put inequality into the spotlight , and events in the US sparked international protests as long-simmering, systemic racial ...
One of the best ways to be an ally is to read and educate on the history of systemic racism rooted in large parts of the world. A nice example is Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, which charts the influence of racism through the “caste systems” in America, India and Europe, and is a good start to understanding how systemic racism is ingrained.
Pride Month is observed in June each year around the world. Its roots have been traced back to the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City. But the global struggle for LGBTI rights continues, with 64 countries still criminalizing 'consensual same-sex sexual acts'.