In the wake of 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests, many organisations and individuals committed to tackling racism. This was done around the world by taking the time to learn about the black experience and additionally, in the UK, this included learning about the historical legacy of colonialism and slavery. That was an important step forward, but it won’t fundamentally change institutional racism today.
Black History Month takes place every year during the month of October and is a national celebration recognising the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of Black Britons in every area of endeavour throughout our history. The theme this year is Time for Change: not words.
The Black History month resource pack 2022 can be ordered via the website here. Resouces include posters which show a timeline for change, including:
- A timeline of The UK’s Civil Rights Movement
- The Slave Trade
- A History of Service And Sacrifice
- The Children of the Windrush
There are also a range of notes, worksheets and lesson plans for schools.
There is more information, interviews, viewpoints and resouces available on the Black History Month website here.
100 Books by Black Authors – Newcastle Libraries
Read from the list of 100 Books by Black Authors, from powerful Booker-nominated The Trees by Percival Everett to the latest from Bolu Babalola, Honey & Spice, this list is a celebration of Black authors. You will find a 100 Books by Black Authors display on Level 3 of City Library and smaller displays in some branches.
Listen to this Story! An Exhibition about children’s books and Black Britain: Newcastle City Library and Newcastle University Library
This exhibition will celebrate the work of key Black British children’s authors, illustrators, and editors as well as exploring how Black people and communities have been represented within the pages of stories for children. It will include illustrations, archives, and books from the collections of Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books and Newcastle University Special Collections. The exhibition will take place across two sites, on L3 of City Library and the ground floor of Newcastle University Library.
Click here to find out more about events and activities relating to the exhibition.