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Face to face, live and recorded BHM events of interest to school communities

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Face to face, live and recorded BHM events of interest to school communities

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30/09 Wellbeing in Education Webinar- Black History Month: Proud to Be

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30/09 Wellbeing in Education Webinar- Black History Month: Proud to Be

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Guidance for schools celebrating in Norfolk BHM

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LGBTQ+ History Month 2023 | Resources and Event Information

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When is LGBT+ History Month?

LGBT+ History Month will take place in February 2024. In the UK, LGBT+ History Month has been an annual event since 2005.

What is LGBT+ History Month?

LGBT+ History Month 2024 is a month-long, annual celebration and remembrance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history. The aims of the month are to promote two things: equality and diversity, and remember how changes have been made over the years about people's rights. It can also be a time to reflect on the future, thinking about what more can be done to promote inclusivity.

When did LGBT+ History Month begin?

LGBT+ History Month began in the USA in 1994 as a result of Black History Month. It was started by a high school teacher named Rodney Wilson. While teaching about the Nazis, Wilson revealed to his class that he was gay and told them that this was something he could have been killed for.

What is the theme for the upcoming LGBT+ History Month 2024?

In 2024, the theme is 'Behind the Lens'. The theme for 2024 has been chosen to shine a light on all people who are instrumental in creating TV and film; highlighting the work of LGBTQ+ people in this field, both in the past and present. The theme is also linked to how LGBTQ+ lives are portrayed in the media versus the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

How does LGBT+ History Month 2024 promote equality and diversity?

LGBT+ History Month raises awareness and educates the wider population about matters that affect the LGBTQ+ community. It can help everyone to work towards improving institutions and educational facilities so that all are safe places for LGBTQ+ people.

It can also highlight the need for funding to support charities and organisations that campaign for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as bringing to light government policy changes that need to take place to support equality.

Finally, LGBT+ History Month promotes the welfare of the community, and the idea that all who belong to the community can contribute to society, lead fulfilled lives and be included in the workplace.

What is the aim of LGBT+ History Month?

LGBT+ History Month aims to put LGBTQ+ people back into the history books by showing how they have always been present in society and have been vital contributors to human progress - whether their status has been acknowledged historically or not. It also gives people the opportunity to see a timeline of changes that have occurred throughout the course of history, allowing people to reflect on what more can be done to protect people's rights.

LGBT+ History Month facts: signs of progress over the past 100 years

Here are some LGBT+ History Month facts which show the positive steps taken to protect people's rights:

In 1967, it was no longer illegal to be a gay man in England and Wales - the law didn't say anything about women being in relationships with other women. This is largely to do with the fact that it had been overlooked, so had never actually been outlawed. When there was talk of passing a law to ban women from being in lesbian relationships, there was fear that it'd actually promote it to more women. Because of this fear, lawmakers decided it was a better idea to keep quiet on the matter.

1972 saw the first Pride rally in London, where around 2000 people took part.

1992 was a year when the World Health Organisation declassified 'same-sex attraction' as a mental disorder.

In 2003, 'Section 28' was repealed, meaning that it was no longer illegal to talk about LGBTQ+ issues positively in schools. In the same year, the Criminal Justice Act criminalised homophobic hate crime.

2010 was a year in which the LGBTQ+ community was given more rights at work; the Equality Act protected people against discrimination, regardless of their gender identity.

In 2013, same-sex couples were allowed to get married in England and Wales. The first weddings took place in 2014, the same day that the law came into place.

In 2021, the UK Census included questions about gender identity and sexual orientation for the first time, allowing data to be collected about the number of people within the LGBTQ+ community.

To learn more LGBT+ History Month facts and figures, take a read of our blog showing a timeline of events.

What are some past themes of LGBT+ History Month?

Each year since 2011, a new theme has been chosen for this event that relates to the national curriculum. Some of the previous ones include:

Politics in Art (2022)

PHSE: Body, Mind, Spirit (2021)

English: Poetry, Prose and Plays (2020)

History 2: Peace, Reconciliation and Activism (2019)

Geography: Mapping our World (2018)

PSHE: Citizenship and Law (2017)

Religion, Belief, and Philosophy (2016)

Our LGBT+ History Month resources

At Twinkl, we have a variety of resources available to help you celebrate and get involved with LGBT+ History Month. You can use these learning resources to get your children talking about LGBT+ History month, diversity and equality. Here are some of our favourites:

Why not start off the month with a whole-school assembly to raise awareness?

Try these LGBTQ+ Word Cards for Discussion to start off your lesson about LGBT+ History Month. Each card features a word that's relevant to the LGBTQ+ community, such as 'gender identity' and 'coming out'; they're a great way to spark discussions with your class.

Our LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom Primary Best Practice Guide for primary school teachers was developed with Stonewall - the UK's leading LGBTQ+ equality charity - to support teachers in making their school an inclusive place.

We also have information PowerPoints about LGBT+ History Month, both for KS1 and KS2. Perfect for group teaching, these resources include lots of information about the month, including why we need it and the theme for this year. You can also find a PowerPoint about what pride looks like around the world in our resource pack.

An important part of LGBT+ History Month is combatting prejudice and bullying towards the LGBTQ+ community. If you need support with this in your school, we have resources to help. This 'That's so gay!' How to Respond to LGBTQ+ Bullying Display Poster is a great one to have readily available in your school's staff room. It gives advice on how to deal with LGBTQ+ bullying in school. This Supporting Trans Young People At School Information Sheet is also really helpful. It details the ways you can support transgender pupils and make sure that they feel comfortable and safe.

If you've not quite found what you're looking for, our LGBT+ History Month collection contains plenty more activities to help you teach about this important event.

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LGBT+ History Month 2024 | Resources and Event Information

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Celebrate LGBT+ History Month 2024 with our numerous resources and LGBT+ History Month facts - helping teachers talk about equality and diversity with their class.

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Black History Month 2023 - Celebrating our Sisters | Matriarchs of Movements #WEMATTER

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In recognition of their leadership, talent, and impact, this year's Black History Month 2023 will highlight pioneering black women who have blazed a trail in literature, music, fashion, sport, business, hair, catering, academia, social and health care, and more.

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Free book 'Happy Here', resources and link to register for event 13/10

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Free book 'Happy Here', resources and link to register for event 13/10

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Joseph Coelho, on 13 October 2021 at 9:30am as part of your Black History Month celebration?

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Bring inclusive and representative stories into your classroom

Happy Here is an exciting new book published by Knights Of for primary school aged children featuring inspiring stories from emerging and established black British authors and illustrators. The book is part of a partnership between BookTrust and CLPE to support teachers to shift teaching practice by bringing representation and inclusive stories into the classroom. BookTrust and CLPE sent every primary school in England a free copy of Happy Here in September 2021, as well as a beautiful poster designed by Anjan Sarkar.

We believe representation and inclusion in books is important for all children, not just children of colour, because it can affect how children see themselves and make sense of the world around them. That's why BookTrust and CLPE have put together a teaching sequence and CPD packed full of ideas and resources to embed the Happy Here book into your KS2 literacy curriculum. Register now to receive these via the link below.
Download Happy Here resources

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Happy Here is an anthology of works by established and emerging Black British authors and illustrators, aimed at primary school children. The book is part of a partnership between BookTrust and CLPE to introduce more diverse and inclusive teaching practices into the classroom.

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Celebrating Black History Month 2023 on CBeebies

Celebrate Black History Month throughout October 2023 with your little ones. Discover more about the CBeebies House presenters black history heroes, explore history with JoJo & Gran Gran and read articles from around the BBC.

This poll uses a cookie which we have classified as 'strictly necessary' for the duration of your online session. Find out more. BBC Terms of Use.

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Celebrating Black History Month 2023 on CBeebies

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Celebrate Black History Month throughout October 2023 with your little ones. Discover more about the CBeebies House presenters black history heroes, explore history with JoJo & Gran Gran and read articles from around the BBC.

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Black History Month Resources across BBC

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Across the BBC we will be celebrating Black History Month throughout October. On CBeebies we will be talking about our black history heroes and our presenters will be sharing some of their family history with you. Below we have put together a list of articles and videos from across the BBC to help p…

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Black History Month 2023

Celebrate Black History Month throughout October 2023 with clips, quizzes and stories from across CBBC. Find out more about black history and why Black History Month is important.

This poll uses a cookie which we have classified as 'strictly necessary' for the duration of your online session. Find out more. BBC Terms of Use.

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Celebrate Black History Month throughout October 2023 with clips, quizzes and stories from across CBBC. Find out more about black history and why Black History Month is important.

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BHM wallpaper

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JoJo & Gran Gran - Series 1 - Summer: 1. It's Time for Carnival

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JoJo and Gran Gran have their own carnival in the garden to celebrate St Lucia.

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Recommended; 'I am perfectly designed'

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Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices | Netflix Jr

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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top 5: black history month with oti mabuse

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Horrible Histories - Top 5: Black History Month with Oti Mabuse

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Oti Mabuse brings you a selection of Horrible Histories sketches and songs.

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October is Black History Month which is a time to celebrate black history and culture.

It was started to acknowledge the contributions that people from Afro-Caribbean backgrounds have made to the country - lots of which aren't taught in schools or widely known about.

De'Graft has been finding out more about influential black people in the UK who were the first to do some important things that you should know about.
Find out more: Amazing black women you should know about The black men who made history in Britain Black History Month: Find out more with Newsround

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Black History Month: Black Britons who paved the way

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Black History Month has been celebrated in the UK for over 40 years, it's a time to celebrate black history and culture in all kinds of ways, so here are some black Britons you should know about.

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The Author's Corner: Adisa the Verbalizer | Adisa the Verbalizer enchanted us on our recent poetry workshop and we would love to share some of his work. We have chosen to share Adisa's reflections... | By Norfolk Library and Information Service | Facebook

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Adisa the Verbalizer enchanted us on our recent poetry workshop and we would love to share some of his work. We have chosen to share Adisa's reflections...

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Recommended; Femi the Fox, Tiana eat up, Riley knows he can

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Sleep Well Siba & Saba read by Adjoa Andoh | Tàta Storytime

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Baaba Maal - Diahowo ou la lettre chantée de la jeune fille amoureuse

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Baaba Maal - Diahowo ou la lettre chantée de la jeune fille amoureuse

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History of the song is a love letter from a woman to her fiance, a 'senegalese tirailleur' who had left to fight with the Allies in WW2

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Baaba Maal - Diahowo ou la lettre chantée de la jeune fille amoureuse

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A MLK inspired rap by Common
and Will.I.Am

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Sefo Kanuteh - Norwich (My City) [Music Video]

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Nina Simone - Feeling Good (Official Video)

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Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: 'You see the faces of our ancestors'- video

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Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: 'You see the faces of our ancestors'- video

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Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, a Ghanaian sculptor, is using his skills to create the Ancestor Project - portraits of Africans who were imprisoned, kidnapped or coerced into slavery.

Using the ancient Akan tradition of creating portraits of the dead, Kwame wants to show people how great their community was before slavery.

Video producer: Sulley Lansah

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Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo creates sculptures of slaves to immerse people in their experience.

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Hair Love | Oscar®-Winning Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation

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THE LION KING: 'Circle of Life' featuring the London Gay Men's Chorus

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THE LION KING: 'Circle of Life' featuring the London Gay Men's Chorus

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THE LION KING: 'Circle of Life' featuring the London Gay Men's Chorus

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Lil Nas X - SUN GOES DOWN (Official Video)

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Lil Nas X - SUN GOES DOWN (Official Video)

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Lil Nas X - SUN GOES DOWN (Official Video)

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'Stand by Me' performed by Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir - The Royal Wedding - BBC

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'Stand by Me' performed by Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir - The Royal Wedding - BBC

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The Island- explore the history of dance through the lens of migration

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The Island- explore the history of dance through the lens of migration

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The Islands | A Caribbean Dance Film by Rosy May

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We don't want to incite African rice wars so please note this is Jollof style rice; a simple recipe that young children could follow. Also please note that some folk believe the true origins of Jollof lie in Senegal...jerrajef!

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CBeebies Recipes | Sienna's Nigerian Jollof Style Rice

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Iaia lives in Norwich and made this West African dish- does contain nuts!

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How to make Iaia’s Guinea-Bissau Kansiye | My World Kitchen | CBeebies Recipe

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How to make Pippa’s Zimbabwean Nyama | My World Kitchen | CBeebies Recipe

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Cbeebies; Naomi's Senegalese fish 'Mafe'

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Cbeebies; Naomi's Senegalese fish 'Mafe'

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Is also made with chicken; does contain nuts!

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CBeebies Recipes | How to make Senegalese Mafé Fish

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The Little Mermaid | ‘Under The Sea’ Dance Tutorial 🧜‍♀️ 

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The Little Mermaid | ‘Under The Sea’ Dance Tutorial 🧜‍♀️ 

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The Little Mermaid | ‘Under The Sea’ Dance Tutorial 🧜‍♀️ | Disney Junior UK x This Girl Can

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Learn How to Dance to Old Town Road" - Lil Nas X

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Learn How to Dance to Old Town Road" - Lil Nas X

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Lil Naz X is only artist to come
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the only openly LGBT+ artist
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Learn How to Dance to Old Town Road" - Lil Nas X / Billy Ray Cyrus | Mini Pop Kids - Dance With Us

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There are also multi-cultural / diversity songs.

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Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Songs

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Children's Songs and Educational Music for preschool, elementary, middle and high school. Lyrics, mp3 downloads, DVDs and CDs.

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To celebrate Black History Month, we celebrate the lives of some of the most important Black Britons who broke race barriers, made history and left an indelible mark on the history of this country.

Ivory Bangle Lady (c4th Century AD)
Archaeological discovery that revised British cultural history
In 1901, the skeletal remains of a woman were uncovered in an ancient grave in York. Dated to the second half of the 4th century AD, the woman was found buried with ivory bracelets, earrings, pendants and other expensive possessions indicating that she held a high-ranking position within Roman York. She became known as the 'Ivory Bangle Lady' and over a hundred years later modern analysis showed she had North African ancestry. The revelation suggests that early Britain may have been more ethnically diverse than previously believed.

Ignatius Sancho (c1729 - 1780)
Writer, composer and Britain's first black voter
Born aboard a slave ship in the Atlantic Ocean, Ignatius Sancho would arrive on British in bondage. Sancho was an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge and during his lifetime he composed music and wrote a large number of letters - the latter were published two years after his death making him the first African prose writer to have work published in England. After gaining financial independent householder status, Sancho became eligible to vote in 1774, becoming the first Briton of African heritage to vote in parliamentary elections. To many, Sanchowas a symbol of the humanity of Africans and the immorality of the slave trade.

Olaudah Equiano (1745 - 1797)
Best-selling African writer and abolitionist
Born in the Kingdom of Benin (modern southern Nigeria), OlaudahEquiano was forced into slavery as a young child. His first master, a Royal Navy officer renamed him 'Gustavus Vassa' and during their eight years together, Equiano learnt to read and write. After being traded two more times, Equiano had saved enough to finally buy his freedom. He then spent his life campaigning for the abolition of slavery, becoming a member of the Sons of Africa abolitionist group and publishing his autobiography in 1789, which depicted the horrors of slavery. The book became a best-seller, aiding the abolitionist cause.

William Cuffay (1788 - 1870)
Leading figure in the Chartist Movement
The son of a freed slave, William Cuffay became involved in politics when he was fired from his job as a tailor after taking part in the Tailors' Strike of 1834. Convinced that workers needed representation in Parliament, he became a leading figure in the Chartist movement, the first mass popular political movement in Britain. He was transported to Tasmania for allegedly planning an uprising against the British government. Despite a pardon three years later, Cuffay stayed in Tasmania and played an active role in politics there until he died in poverty in 1870.

John Edmonstone (1793 - 1822)
Ex-slave who taught Charles Darwin
John Edmonstone was born into slavery in British Guiana in the late 1700s but died a free man in Britain having taught and influenced one of the greatest men in the history of science, Charles Darwin. Having gained his freedom in 1817, John moved to Edinburgh to teach taxidermy at the university and it was there that he began teaching a 16-year-old Charles Darwin. During his historic voyage aboard the H.M.S Beagle in 1931, Darwin collected and preserved specimens using taxidermy, helping him form his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Mary Seacole (1805 - 1881)
Pioneering nurse and heroine of the Crimean War
Born to a Scottishsoldier and a Jamaican mother, Mary Seacole had to overcome many prejudices in her life. The War Office declined her request to be sent to the Crimea as a war nurse, so she funded her own way there and established the 'British Hotel' near Balaclava to help look after sick and wounded soldiers. Although her reputation at the time rivalled that of Florence Nightingale, her great work in nursing was mostly forgotten for almost a century after her death. Her autobiography, published in 1857, would be the first written by a black woman in Britain.

Walter Tull (1888 - 1918)
Trailblazing footballer and WWI hero
Not only was Walter Tull the first professional black outfield footballer in Britain, but he was also the first known black officer in the British army. Having played for the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town, Tull enlisted at the start of WW1 and soon demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, bravery and calmness under pressure. Defying the ingrained bigotry of his time, Tull earned a commission as an officer in 1917 and led white soldiers into battle for the first time in the history of the British army. Walter died on the frontline in 1918.

Evelyn Dove (1902 - 1987)
First black singer on BBC radio
As the first Black singer on BBC radio, Evelyn Dove broke cultural barriers and opened doors for her successors in the entertainment industry. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, the incredibly talented Dove soon became aware of the prejudices within the classical music scene and decided to instead focus on jazz and cabaret shows. After touring Europe, her fame reached new heights in 1939 when she began performing on BBC Radio - one show of hers became so popular it was turned into a TV programme.

Claudia Jones (1915 - 1964)
Founder of the Notting Hill Carnival
Born in Trinidad, Jones spent over 30 years living in New York before being deported for being an active member of the American Communist part. After being given asylum in the UK in 1955, Jones began campaigning for equal opportunities for black people, founding Britain's first major black newspaper, 'The West Indian Gazette'. In 1959, she organised the first Notting Hill Carnival to showcase Caribbean culture and heritage, in response to recent race riots. The event has become Europe's biggest street festival.

Margaret Busby (1944 - Present)
Britain's first black female publisher
The Ghanaian born Busby became the UK's youngest and first black female book publisher in the 1960s when she co-founded the London-based publishing house Allison and Busby. She compiled the ground-breaking anthology Daughters of Africa - a compilation of literature by more than 200 women from Africa and the African diaspora. Throughout her career, Busby has campaigned for greater diversity within the publishing and arts industries.

Olive Morris (1952 - 1979)
Community leader and activist
Morris would live for just 27 years but would achieve more in her short life than many do in an entire lifetime. She co-founded the Brixton Black Women's Group, one of this country's first networks for black women, as well as being a founding member of the Organisation of Women of Asian and African Descent (OWAAD). Fighting for racial, gender and social equality in the late 1960s and throughout the following decade, Olive Morris made her mark in Britain before passing away of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Diane Abbot (1953 - Present)
Britain's first black female MP
After graduating from the University of Cambridge with an MA in history, Abbott worked as a civil servant and a reporter before deciding to run as Labour's candidate for the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency in 1987. She won the vote making history in the process, becoming the first black woman to be elected to Parliament. She served as Labour's Shadow Home Secretary from 2016-2020 and is currently the longest-serving black MP in the House of Commons.
For more articles about Black History, check out Sky HISTORY's Black History Month hub

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12 great Black Britons who left an indelible mark on the history of this country

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Collaborative Learning website - BHM resources

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Collaborative Learning website - BHM resources

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‘Talk for learning’ activities about famous black figures in sport, science, literature, maths, politics etc.

This site is a great place to find EAL resources generally too

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Is there any activity you would like to send us to add to this page? Structured, talk empowering, accessible and antiracist? We want to take advantage of the current window of opportunity to get a lot of activities into classrooms.

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Books about NASA's black female mathematician for your library. Also watch this 5 minute YouTube clip in class / assembly https://youtu.be/OK-HQZtjouc

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This book, a ‘short essential history’  by David Olusoga, has been abridged for ages 12 upwards

One reviewer said:

‘This is perfect for KS3/4 teaching.  I have designed a series of lessons incorporating the information and stories from this book for my students. It is excellent. A must for History teachers/libraries/Christmas stocking’.

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The following are some of our favorite books for Black History Month — and all year long. Some describe our different histories while others show the joys and challenges that are shared by children of all colors as they learn and grow.

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This website gives concise profiles about current black role models and would make for a good quiz or piece of class research.

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Sonia Brown MBE
Sonia is a highly respected and talented business communicator, entrepreneur, NLP Practitioner and writer.

With over 20 years in marketing, branding and life skills development, Sonia is an authority on many areas of business, leadership, sales and marketing, as well as helping individuals to achieve success in all areas of life. Founder of Sistatalk, Let's Talk Business & NBWN. Inspiring and empowering women to live on passion in their personal, professional and business lives!

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Tony Warner
Tony is the founder and director of Black History Walks

Black History Walks is the quintessential way to discover the hidden African heritage around the capital city of London and beyond in the streets, institutions and architecture of England's great metropolis.

Tony is also director of education at 100 Black Men Of London an organisation formed by a small group of concerned and committed men who came together and decided that if change was going to come in their community... they would have to be proactively involved in that process. Tony and his colleagues believe that collectively we can make a difference.

A knowledgeable historian, Warner has also designed courses for school children to help improve their self-esteem and school performance using interactive history sessions combined with information on peer pressure and media analysis. Warner's courses as well as his tours are based on research from libraries and various educational sources. His passion for sharing his knowledge makes for enlightening and enjoyable tours. In addition Tony runs film screenings, edutaining events and numerous events.

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Ms. Jenny Steele

Ms. Steele is the Creative Director of Lioness Ladies, Motivational Speaker and Mentor.

She created "Keeping it Real" show to celebrate local heroes, inspire and connect them with the wider community.

In 2011, Ms. Steele was honoured at Lewisham's Make a Difference Awards by the Mayor for Supporting Others after creating 10 different projects from £8,000 funding.

She recently created a program for young women raising awareness around domestic violence and unhealthy teen relationships.

Many young people consider her a source of ideas for inspiration. Ms. Steele nurtures aspirations and promotes empowerment of women.

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Mr David Michael

In 1973, David Michael made history as a 19-year-old by becoming the first black officer to serve in the Met Police in Lewisham; He became the borough's only Black police officer out of 200 staff and spent 30 years in the role.
In 1995 at a Race for Justice Conference he was one of the first serving police officers to make a leading statement that racism was endemic in the Metropolitan Police.
Now, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Lewisham 58-year-old is again trying to make a difference.

"I started a Facebook group that now has over 3,000 members including health professionals, family members bereaved through prostate cancer and men living with prostate cancer through various stages."

Mr Michael is now helping to promote the work of The Prostate Cancer Charity and has been working harder than ever during March - designated Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

He is also raising money for the organisation through his page on the Justgiving fundraising website.

For more information, visit prostate-cancer.org.uk and justgiving.com/David-Michael3

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The founder of Kid's Company, which offers practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children

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Dr. William 'Lez' Henry

Dr. William 'Lez' Henry was born in Lewisham, South east London, England of Jamaican Parents and is a poet, writer and is Lezlee Lyrix, one of the pioneer, British, Reggae-dancehall Deejays. Dr. Henry is a Social Anthropologist, a researcher, consultant and staff trainer for Nu-Beyond Ltd: Learning By Choice! He is an effective motivator and community engagement specialist with expertise as a practitioner in the fields of Social Anthropology/Sociology, Community Development, Project Management, Race and Education, Equality and Diversity.

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Baroness Doreen Lawrence

Baroness Lawrence is the mother of Stephen Lawrence who was murdered in a racist attack in 1993. Since then, she has been a strong voice and tireless campaigner for justice and racial equality.

She is one the very few people in the UK to have ever had a profound effect on society.

Without doubt, her campaign for justice and racial equality has transformed attitudes towards racism and policing in the UK.

Baroness Lawrence also uses the Stephen Lawrence Trust to help young people transform their lives and achieve real social change.

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Dave Neita
Dave Neita is widely regarded as one of the most engaging and informative social justice practitioners in London. Celebrated as the People's Lawyer and the People's Poet due to his representation of the underserved, excluded individuals and marginalised groups, Dave is dedicated to the mission of advancing empowerment through poetry, politics and public service.

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Ms. Pauline Long

Ms. Long is the Founder of Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts (BEFFTA) Awards. This is Europe's biggest award ceremony for black and ethnic personalities.

The awards honour film directors, actors, beauty pageants, musicians, fashion designers, journalists, authors, models, radio personalities, TV personalities amongst others.

Ms. Long also runs their family business East End Studios, the award-winning film studio where she supports many unsigned artists to shoot high quality music videos.

Ms. Long is a self-appointed crusader for human love. She believes in spreading love and humanity as a means of ending war, poverty, hunger, rape and all other injustices.

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Ms. Long is Ambassador for Melqosh Mission, a charity that supports amputees in Sierra Leone. She is also Ambassador for Shai Foundation, a charity that educates orphans in Haiti.

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Andrew Muhammad AKA THE INVESTIGATOR
The Investigator is one of the United Kingdom's leading Black History and Culture Specialists. Andrew Muhammad is a member on the panel of experts at The Mayor of Londons Black History Scholarship Programme, promoting cultural heritage among the eleven to fifteen year olds throughout London. As a proud parent and School Governor Andrew is also a regular Educational Consultant on radio stations Roots FM and Beat FM in London. His lively energetic presentations are designed to bring forth history and culture to the spectator allowing for a more enriched awareness of the universal contributions and achievements of a culturally diverse society.
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Ms. Ariyo OBE, is the Founder and Director of London based charity Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (AFRUCA).

She founded AFRUCA in 2001 as a platform for advocating for the rights and welfare of African children in the UK. In 2012 AFRUCA was instrumental in influencing the government to take action against the issue of the branding of children as witches.

AFRUCA is the only black led charity in England supporting victims of trafficking from Africa and raising awareness in Black Communities about the issue.

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She arrived in the UK in April 2000, and was introduced to wheelchair racing in 2002. In 2004 she became the first Kenyan wheelchair racer to represent her country, competing in the T53 400m finals at the Paralympics in Athens.

Following a successful application for British citizenship in 2006, Ms. Strike became a member of Team GB and, after reclassification, now competes in the T54 racing category as a British athlete.

She provides a personal example of courage, commitment and determination that challenges misconceptions about disability.

Athlete, author, and sporting ambassador, Ms. Strike inspires achievement and excellence across a broad range of life situations through motivational talks and appearances that encourage others to overcome difficulties and maximise potential.

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Nia Imara Managing Director of NABSS - The umbrella group for Black supplementary schools in the UK

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Pablo Fanque - The first black circus owner who performed in Norwich

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Pablo Fanque, born as William Darby, was the first black British circus proprietor. Apprenticed at an early age to William Batty, a well-known equestrian and circus proprietor, he was first trained as an acrobat and gymnast and then in horsemanship. He became a well-known equestrian and in the 1840s and 1850s had great success with his own circus before experiencing financial difficulties when competition from tented American circuses rose. This blog post focuses on Pablo Fanque's early and later performances in Norwich and how he is commemorated in Norfolk today.
William Darby's early life and change in name
William Darby was born on 30 March 1810 in St Augustine's workhouse in Norwich and was baptised in the Parish of St John's Timber Hill, where his family lived during his early life. Around 1820 William Darby was apprenticed to William Batty and although it is unclear when he first became known as Pablo Fanque, by the end of 1833, a Pablo Fanque had started to build a reputation as a high performing gymnast in Batty's Circus.

In the spring of 1840 William Batty's Circus performed in Norwich and included Pablo Fanque in the entourage. An article in the Norfolk Chronicle on 21 March 1840 states:

'Pablo Fanque Darby commenced the representations with his extraordinary leaps and other gymnastic feats'.

Pablo Fanque the circus proprietor
In 1841, Pablo decided to set up his own circus while on tour with Batty's circus. He started with just two horses and an assortment of acts provided by one family: a clown, "Mr. R. Hemmings and his dog, Hector," together with "Master H Hemmings on the tightrope and Mr. E. Hemmings' feats of balancing."

Fanque's showmanship, and a reputation for treating his acts well, soon helped him to expand his troupe. By the middle of the 19th century Fanque's circus had become established in the north of England and the troupe grew to include a stable of 30 horses; clowns; a ring master, Mr. Hulse; a band, and an architect, Mr. Arnold, who erected the wooden "amphitheatres" in which they generally performed.

Throughout the 1840s Pablo's circus performed primarily in Yorkshire and Lancaster with occasional trips back to Norwich. However, in 1848, Pablo returned to Norwich for a more sustained period, with his 'Circus Royal' performing in Victoria Gardens for the winter season. Pablo performed with William Batty's Black Mare, Beda and newspaper reports of the time heavily emphasised his return to his native city:

CIRCUS, VICTORIA GARDENS. -On Saturday, the 23rd inst,. Mr Wm. Darby, professionally called Pablo Fanque, a native of Norwich, entered this city with a fine stud of horses, preceded by an excellent brass band. We hear that the performances during the week have been well attended, large numbers having gone away unable to obtain admission.
The Norfolk News, Eastern Counties Journal, and Norwich, Yarmouth and Lynn Commercial Gazette. Saturday 30 December 1848.

One of the reasons for the success of Pablo Fanque's circus was that he understood the importance of advertising and in addition to pasting advertising bills across buildings, Pablo would organise parades through the town to promote his upcoming shows. Pablo himself, also drew heavily on his birth in Norwich in order to draw the crowds to his performances in Norwich. On Saturday 30 December 1848, the Norwich Mercury published the following article:

The Horseriders.

The Christmas pleasure seekers have been gratified by the appearance in Norwich of Mr. Wm. Darby's stud of horses and equestrian company. Their location is at the Victoria Gardens, where they arrived on Saturday. Mr. Darby's professional pantomimic is "Pablo Fanque," but being a native of this city he has withdrawn the veil from his travelling title, and introduced himself in propria persona in terms that reach the poetic! He states that "it is with those pleasing emotions that dwell in the breast of every Englishman which, when returning to his Native City, (after years of absence) he must delight to indulge, that have induced me to issue this circular and offer these prefatory remarks. No man can appreciate the blessings of home like him who has long been absent. To grasp once more the hands of the playmates of his boyhood: to hear once more the music of the rippling brook upon whose banks he has played in childhood's innocence: to look once more with solemn reverence upon that hallowed ground where repose the remains of his parents. It is with these impressions indelibly enraven upon my mind that I am brought back to my native city, and to solicit your and my other fellow-citizens kind support, and the amusements I have selected I hope will meet with the same approval that has rewarded my perseverance and study in other parts of the country!" Hitherto, we believe, Mr. Darby and his troupe have given the usual satisfaction which such amusements affords, and as a native of the city, if deserving, we wish him success.

Reviews of the circus performances throughout January and February 1849 praise their high character, with Pablo Fanque and his troupe continuing to draw good audiences. There is mention to the graceful and daring equestrians, the elegant rope dancing of Mrs Mackintosh, the flexibility and agile movement of The American Brothers and excellent humour of the clowns. Pablo Fanque jun. also performed as an equestrian but is it Pablo Fanque and the ease and skill with which he rode the mare Beda in bold and daring performances which drew the greatest praise.
A change in fate: the rise and fall of Pablo Fanque's circus
By 1850 Pablo Fanque had decided to expand his circus and was given investment by William Batty and the Norwich brewer, Richard Bullard. The investment allowed Pablo to grow the size of his circus and he expanded his tour to Ireland and Scotland.

However, it was during this period that the structure of the circus began to change with British circuses facing strong competition from American circuses who performed in tents. Constructing a wooden building or hiring city and town amphitheatres was an expensive process and the American circuses were able to save money by performing in a marque. They were also able to reach a wider audience by performing in smaller rural towns and communities throughout the year without the need to be tied to when annual fairs were performing.

By 1854, less than five years after the expansion of his circus, Pablo Fanque faced severe financial difficulties and in 1858/1859 was declared bankrupt. In 1860, he re-established his business under the name of Phoenix Circus which for the next decade mainly tented in the smaller industrial towns of Lancaster. In December 1870, Fanque's Phoenix Circus performed for the final time in Nottingham.

On 5th May 1871, Pablo Fanque died at the Britannia Inn, Stockport. His funeral was a spectacular occasion and took place in Leeds with a vast crowd lining the route of his funeral procession. He was buried alongside his first wife Susannah.

In 2018, Pablo Fanque's circus achievements were once more highlighted in his birth city when Norwich paired with Great Yarmouth became one of the the UK's six cities of circus as part of the commemorations. In the same year, The UEA named their new student accommodation on All Saint's Green Pablo Fanque House, further highlighting the circus proprietor's connection to this area of Norwich.

Researched and compiled by Lizzie Figura-Drane.

Davies, Gareth HH, Pablo Fanque and the Victorian Circus, Poppyland Publishing, 2017.

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KS2: Pablo Fanque - The greatest Victorian showman

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These films introduce a character that can be used as a jumping off point for cross-curricular learning. This can be applied to a variety of subjects across the Key Stage 2 curriculum. This series of films is designed to introduce real historical figures in an engaging context that can be explored by both students and teachers to help understand a variety of subjects. The format runs through a few key stories or elements from the lives of the historical figures and applies them to a subject that can be discussed or explored in the classroom. The films act as a catalyst to kick-start ideas and introduce students to a world that can cover all kinds of subjects. Each film should offer you lots of opportunities to create activities and schemes of work that take an element of the film and expand on it in the classroom with a curriculum based learning objective in mind. The films should leave the students feeling like they have both a basic knowledge of the Victorian character and that they are engaged with the fun personalities that the film portrays. The aim is give students a context to understand a variety of subjects that co-exist in real scenarios. Before getting started with the film, you could introduce your students to the Victorian era. Roughly when it took place historically, what it was like to live in that time and how it's different from today. Another useful approach would be to give the students a short introduction to the character, just sticking to the key points to peak their interest. Before playing the film you should ask the children to keep an eye out for the different subjects, ideas, and objects that are spoken about in the film. At the end of the film you could ask the class to speak about what they've seen. This should bring up plenty of jumping off points for you to expand on. To really bring the history to life you could set a themed day and ask students to wear costumes or adopt a special timetable to reflect the Victorian classroom. You could ask the students what they already know about the character that features in the film to get a feel for their understanding. Then if the film mentions something they know and have mentioned they'll feel affirmed in their knowledge and engaged with the film, but also any new information will help them to feel like their understanding has improved. Following the film there should be activities lined up to take the learning in the film further. Introducing more detail to the stories and developing the understanding of the elements that have been touched up in the film. These could be based around a subject. For example as the film talks about the moves that Pablo used to use in his circus performances, if possible, it could make for an interesting P.E. lesson to let your students try and create a performance of their own. Pablo's film also talks in detail about the language of advertising and how it is used today. You could follow up the film by analysing real modern adverts, looking at the language and asking the students to write their own adverts for modern brands or shows. The film also touches on issues surrounding race. This could be a good way of introducing the subject in the classroom and exploring both equality and meritocracy. The next step should be to take the understanding of the subject that is in the Victorian context in the film and develop it into a deeper understanding of the subject that is required by the curriculum.

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A short film based on the life and work of Pablo Fanque, a famous equestrian performer from the Victorian era.

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Our Migration Story was designed explicitly with teachers in mind. Recent changes to the National Curriculum in History, and the prioritisation of Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) development across Key Stages, have widened the opportunities for teaching students to understand and appreciate the range of peoples, from all places, who have journeyed to and helped to shape the British Isles.

This site brings together a range of migration stories and supporting sources to make it as easy as possible for you to find material for the classroom and top up your own understanding.

This section, aimed solely at educators, offers advice on how to use this website in schools and provides teaching resources ready for immediate use in the classroom.

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The main information on this site falls under four period headings: AD43-1500; 1500-1750; 1750-1900; 1900-2000s. In each section you'll find a video by a leading historian offering a summary of the major movements of the period, a text summary of other significant events and migrations in the same era, and a range of 'migration stories' of individuals and groups who came to Britain within the given timespan. The videos and text summaries are presented for use as introductions with pupils and/or to provide you with a sense of the many potential avenues you can explore in the classroom. The migration stories move from the general overviews provided by the videos and introductory text into the specifics of individuals' and communities' lived experiences.

The value of scaffolding

Migration stories take up most of the website. They have been written by our academic contributors and, while each one offers definitions of difficult vocabulary and generally accessible historical source material, they all use historians' own words and may require some scaffolding in the classroom. Although certain pupils may benefit from exploring the site alone in a computer room or at home, others might be best served by more guided activities, such as those in the Teaching Resources section, that are structured around the stories on the pages rather than focused solely on the page contents themselves.

Extending learning

The migration stories give comprehensive overviews of historical events and contexts and offer different avenues for further exploration. Most stories end with a section of 'Questions and Student Activities'. These sections invite pupils to think about similarities and differences between migrant groups, time periods, and, where appropriate, between the time period discussed and our own. In addition, all articles are organised by searchable and clickable topic and continent-of-origin tags. These navigation options provide alternative ways, besides chronology, to sort and move through the site, and sit alongside a more traditional search field.

What really matters is that everything on this site exists for your use - it functions as raw material to be adapted, reframed, expanded and remixed in order to best engage the young people in your classroom.

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Our Migration Story: The Making of Britain presents the often untold stories of the generations of migrants who came to and shaped the UK.

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Gold crowns inset with emeralds, fur-trimmed capes and gowns embellished with glittering diamonds and pearls clothed The House of Abundance as they made their last-minute entrance into a New York City ballroom and their first entrance on to our TV screens in the premiere episode of Pose in June 2018, which aired its final episode on Sunday.

The resplendent opening scene set the tone for what the Steven Canals-created drama has come to represent for the Black and Latino LGBTQ community over its three groundbreaking seasons. The series features the largest number of trans actors in regular roles of any scripted TV show in history - centering the narratives of the Black, Afro-Latino and Latino trans and queer people who birthed and nurtured ballroom culture of the 1980s and 1990s.

"If you risk nothing, you risk even more," Blanca Evangelista, played by Mj Rodriguez, told Angel Evangelista (Indya Moore), as they prepared to snatch their opulent ballroom costumes from a museum exhibit at the direction of their then house mother Elektra Abundance-Evangelista (Dominique Jackson).

But the risks to their lives existed beyond the spoils they lifted from the museum mannequins that gained their house a rousing chorus of 10s from the ballroom judges.

Despite the glamour and jubilance of the underground ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s, where Black and Latino trans and queer people could safely present however they chose, there was still danger in their day-to-day lives as they faced sweeping transphobia, homophobia and biphobia aimed at limiting the visibility and social influence of the LGBTQ community.

But even with the looming threat of physical violence, discrimination and social alienation, the ballroom community founded a distinctive culture and vogue dance style while leading social justice movements that embodied their freedom, creativity and assurance in who they are.

"Pose does a great thing with giving the community this recovered history that we were there. We were part of making this current world we live in exist, whether you're credited to it or not," the Pose ballroom coordinator and activist Jonovia Chase told the Guardian. "You lived it. You breathed it. You contributed to it. And it's just because you have an extra caveat to your existence - perhaps that Blackness, perhaps that ballroom-ness - those things have not allowed for the culture to be seen as a value to the evolution of where we are today in society."

Pose's fictional characters honor the real-life trials and triumphs encountered by countless members of the Black and Latino trans and queer community. These pioneers did not beg to be seen but instead made themselves known on their own terms.

"There were just so many ballroom folks involved with Pose's [creative and storytelling process] to inspire and to give a human scope around the ballroom community and its dualities," said Chase. "Twiggy Pucci Garçon, Michael Roberson, Jack Mizrahi, Leiomy Maldonado, Hector Xtravaganza, Sol Pendavis and so many consultants helped give life to the understanding that these arts within ballroom are not just performance - they are activism in their own right. The ball itself is not just the space of entertainment, but it's actually the epicenter for healing folks and a place for folks discovering themselves. It's this space to cultivate resilience within the community."

Candy Ferocity, played by Angelica Ross, gives her all, despite not being the best dancer, and never shies away from speaking her mind. Elektra delivers a spectacular read to a transphobic customer who confronts the Pose women during a group dinner. Meanwhile, Blanca risks her physical safety after encountering transphobic and racist patrons at a popular gay bar, standing up for herself and Lulu Ferocity (Hailie Sahar), when they are refused service.

Even in their moments of great discouragement or doubt, Pose's characters always find the strength to show up for themselves. Their fortitude while encountering societal and personal challenges offers a stirring reminder that there's infinite power in standing up for ourselves. This message is especially encouraging for Black and Latino members of the LGBTQ community who continue to face discrimination, racism, phobias, denial of rights, and threats of physical violence four decades after the stories depicted in Pose.

"The gay rights movement didn't start as a parade. It started as a rebellion and a fight for justice and equality," Ryan Jamaal Swain, who plays Damon Evangelista on the show, said. "As Black and Latino people, I think that is why we are the chosen and tapped in on a different frequency. We have experienced so much trauma on our bodies, spirits and hearts from the unconscious factors and just societal ideas of us. But then we still end up showing our best selves and still being the curators of the culture.

"Everywhere in American history, you can find a Black or brown person leading the charge or being a part of some kind of civil rights movement. Pose is a made-for-TV rendition of that authenticity."

Beyond the need to continually show up for ourselves, at the core of Pose is our mandate to also show up for others.

As the trans and queer community faced the uncertainty of the HIV and Aids health crisis and the attack on their social rights - the ballroom offered a safe space of happiness, creative inspiration and fellowship. But that connection lasted long after the lights of the hall dimmed for the night.

"Not only does the ballroom community consist of houses, but people literally grow together and depend on each other outside of those families. People sometimes come from backgrounds where you grew up in a shelter together or you grew up on the streets, just doing whatever you can to survive together," Chase said. "So in the earlier years and even still today, people recruit people [for houses] in those type of personal exchange ways. But I think largely the ballroom community is socially connected. It's literally a community. It's literally a culture."

In times of need, Pose's community of Black and Latino trans and queer characters come together to help their own.

Despite Elektra throwing biting disses her way, Blanca warmly welcomes her into The House of Evangelista when the ballroom legend falls on tough times and is left homeless. They all rally together to help Blanca fight an eviction from her nail salon by her ruthless landlord Frederica Norman. And as they battle the HIV and Aids epidemic and witness their community being decimated by the disease, the Pose characters able to employ hope try their best to encourage those left despondent and fearful in the wake of so much loss.

In one of the show's most memorable episodes, which was directed by the Pose executive producer Janet Mock, the trans women of the community come to Elektra's assistance when she faces a dire crisis after the overdose death of one of her Hellfire clients.

They are members of a larger chosen family bound together by their creative pursuits in the ballroom and the shared battle against the daily denial of their dignity as trans and queer people of color. And their dedication to uplifting their marginalized community despite the struggles they all face proves that when we protect our community we are in turn covering ourselves.

"I think Pose sometimes sensationalizes this idea that there's always beef between the houses. Sometimes it's no beef at all. It's just a competition. It's just for the floor," said Chase. "Of course, things get heated outside of that arena. But at the end of the day, we all know that we are the ones on the margins. We kind of only have ourselves and [the ballroom community] to hold on to and know we can feel comfortable in ourselves and at peace.

"It's literally a space in which people can find and create their own sense of belonging. And that's very personable. That connection that is built and grown through community is never taken away."

At the heart of the series, Pose is rooted in community and self-pride.

Pose's characters aren't victims to their circumstances. They use their talents, knowledge, and determination to uncover solutions to life's inevitable obstacles, fight for their dreams, and proudly exclaim their humanity in a society often threatened by their freedom. In their darkest moments, the show's characters find a way to tap into optimism, never fully conceding their joy to their personal pain or the collective heartache faced by their community.

"You take this group of marginalized people. These people that society told they're not deserving of love and they don't need love. Then you teach the world how to love every one of them. That's the really powerful moment," said Swain. "[Pose] is such a good show to the point you can bring blue, black, green, yellow people on the screen and they tell this very specific story, and they are able to tap into everyone universally. That's the cycle of great television, great storytelling, and just humanity.

"I'm so thankful that I was chosen [for Pose] because it liberated me. It made my walk a little taller. I found myself even more and I'm more aware and informed. I'm also very honored and privileged to be a part of this community."

Pose has shown us that love of self and love of others is the foundation of our legacy in this unpredictable world.

Though many factors are out of our control, how we affect others is completely at our discretion. And we can continually use Pose as a guide in the unscripted reality of our own lives - following its example to stand in our truth boldly, work to elevate others as we uplift ourselves, and always pose proudly in our purpose.

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RIKKI BEADLE BLAIR TAKES MBE ‘THANK YOU’ A GENEROUS STEP FURTHER

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Try to find a picture of Rikki Beadle Blair doing anything but smiling, and you'll be looking a while. Yesterday, in central London, he was one walking smile as he welcomed family and friends to a reception to thank THEM for his MBE! Awarded for his services to drama in the 2016 Birthday Honours List, and in typical Beadle Blair style, he accepted the award, thanked the Queen nicely, then literally shared it with the people he loves and inspires him!

He accepted the Member of the British Empire medal, because " I love the idea of taking the Empire back...It's changing... So, I'm proud to be somebody who changes what the face of the British Empire looks like. "

" I think I'm quite talented... I became a writer when I was 3 years old... I've been a playwright since I was 7 and I've given my life to this. Anyone who knows me knows, it's what I think about first thing in the morning, last thing at night and in between when I'm unconscious," he said to a loving gathering.

" Every single thing that happens to me, I wonder how can I make it into art? How can I share it and further my understanding of human beings and who people are? But, I know that my real talent has been people. I'm really good at meeting people, I'm really good at making alliances with incredible, talent people. The only thing that matters more to me than making art, is making art with beautiful talented people...YOU. So, I know that that MBE was for you, and for you, and for you [pointing into the crowd], and for every single person who has ever got in my way or encouraged me or made art with me. So, I really wanted to fill the room with people as many people as I possibly could who'd inspired me. And to tell you that You. Are. An MBE!... All the hundreds of actors that I have been privileged to direct and audition and work with, who I devise things for and write things for and create things for, everyone knows that actors are my inspiration. I can't start the day until I've got my cast, and what you've done for me had been beyond anything. I can't express how exciting it is to be in [rehearsing] rooms with you ... "

For those unfamiliar with him, you should at least recognise the surname - he is older brother to that other fabulous acting talent Gary Beadle, ( Les Blancs at the National Theatre, 2016, The Interceptor, 2015, Eastenders (2001-04). In his own right, he is an actor, singer-songwriter, dancer/choreographer, screenwriter and designer. But, what he is most known and admired for is his work as a director, playwright and mentor to artistic talent both personally and via his artistic directorship of multi-media production company Team Angelica.

This is NO exaggeration.

I first met Beadle Blair last year in Shoreditch, as he hosted a dramatic read-through of, Slap by one of his mentees Alexis Gregory - the writer and star, as transsexual hooker Dominique at an emotional crossroads. A sharply observed drama with sizzled with dry wit and unabashedly tragic humour.

Beadle Blair is currently working on 3 plays simultaneously:

He directs British Blacklister Lynnette Linton's #Hashtag Lightie for a short run opening on Tuesday 31 st January until February 4th at The Arcola Theatre. Its two night run had to be extended due to popular demand and it's still SOLD OUT. Linton is associate director of the Gate Theatre, and is soon to go to The Donmar Warehouse!

Beadle Blair then starts rehearsing his own play, The Legendary Children In The House Of Fierce, set in the Vogueing Halls of late 80s/90s New York. He is currently " pouring [his] heart and soul into that one". It will be taken to Holland, but will return to the Old Vic workrooms on March 11-12 th. He is particularly proud of the costumes, which are boots. And nothing else. It's going to be an event - like a fashion show with a runway. " Come and learn about black gay culture. You will leave and you will be a black kid from Harlem when you walk out that door! Trust m e."

He will be doing a Greek piece with old friend Chris Panayi, who has created, Alexander: Two Souls, Pone Body - a piece exploring Alexander The Great's bisexuality. Beadle Blair will be playing Alexander's lover and he and Chris will be doing a naked dance together!

After that is, Summer In London - a co-written romance set amongst the homeless community of East London's Stratford. A homeless boy falls in love with a girl and takes her on a range of amazing dates, which are free, as its summer in the city. But then the falling leaves begin to worry him. Beadle Blair is particularly proud that he has a cast made up entirely of trans actors. Promising an extravaganza which will feature fireworks and sunsets, eclipses, boats. They will make the theatre into most romantic rollercoaster experience they can... " I can only do those crazy audacious ideas at the incredible, historic Theatre Royal Stratford East! I cannot say thank you enough for how much Kerry [Michael, artistic director], and that theatre in general has invested in Team Angelica - in our writers and in our actors. No-one else comes close! "

So, a true artist and a great human being! " I'm just getting started! I've got another 50 years of work to do! " he declared. Beadle Blair was one of the 90 BAME recipients in the 2016 Birthday Honours - 8% of the 1150 named.

Go to TBB Stage Events to find out more and book tickets to #Hashtag Lightie here.

DO check out Beadle Blair's January 11 th appearance on BBC Radio 4's Mid Week (his major segment starts about 10 minutes in) for not only a great general discussion, but also his simple but brilliant life philosophy

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Rikki Beadle Blair Takes MBE 'Thank You' A Generous Step Further

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For those unfamiliar with him, Rikki Beadle Blair is an actor, singer-songwriter, dancer/choreographer, screenwriter and designer. But, what he is most known and admired for is his work as a director, playwright and mentor to artistic talent both personally and via his artistic directorship of...

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Having survived polio as a youngster, Ade Adepitan has succeeded as an international Paralympic wheelchair basketball player and has built up a wealth of broadcasting experience. He has travelled the world for his work and regularly goes undercover, investigating controversial and ground-breaking st…

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Wellbeing activities for KS1, KS2, Secondary

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15 (ish) minute daily wellbeing activities

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15 (ish) minute daily wellbeing activities

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Chadwick Boseman tribute by Senegalese artist Boubou

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Chadwick Boseman tribute by Senegalese artist Boubou

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Ten black history events that should be taught to every pupil

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Ten black history events that should be taught to every pupil

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Ten black history events that should be taught to every pupil

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Black History Month is a chance to introduce forgotten historical episodes into the curriculum, from the British black panthers to the Bristol bus boycott

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5 influential black men and women who shaped Britain

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5 influential black men and women who shaped Britain

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1. Harold Moody - Doctor, Preacher and Lobbyist for Social Reform

Illustration: Vashti Harrison

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Harold was considered a British citizen. He was excited when he was admitted to King's College London in 1904 to study medicine.

However, in London, where few black people lived, he encountered harsh racism. Harold was denied housing many times, and after he graduated, he was refused one hospital post because the matron did not want a black man working there. Instead, he opened his own practice. When he married Olive Tranter, a white nurse, she was told she was a traitor to her race.

Harold didn't think this was right and started to push back - in his quiet, persistent way - against what was known at the time as the 'colour bar'. He opened his house to other black immigrants who needed a place to stay, a job or a community.

Harold realized that he needed a more proactive way of making a change, so he formed the League of Coloured Peoples (LCP), an organization that would lobby the government and companies to improve their policies towards black people. Other activists at the time thought that Harold was too polite, but his method helped open doors. The LCP lobbied for hospitals to hire more black nurses, for changes to the made in how textbooks depicted black people, and for an end to housing discrimination. The league also successfully lobbied for reforms in how the United Kingdom governed its Caribbean colonies.

Harold was a visionary who, as a preacher, doctor and lobbyist for justice, worked towards a Britain where race didn't hold people back and everyone received a fair chance.

2. Seaman William Brown - Sailor

Illustration: Vashti Harrison

In 1815 it was discovered that Seaman William Brown was a black woman who had secretly disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the British Royal Navy. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it was not unheard of for a woman to pass herself off as a man to enlist in the military. At the time, Britain was the most powerful naval force in the world. It was a highly respected position, but being a sailor was no glamorous job. It was tough and dangerous work.

There are a few varying accounts of William Brown's story. One version was published in the Annual Register for 1815. It states that she served on the flagship of Britain's premier battle fleet, the HMS Queen Charlotte, for upwards of eleven years!

An official document from the ship - the muster list - tells a different story. It states that on 23 May 1815 a 21-year-old man from Grenada joined the crew of the HMS Queen Charlotte as a landsman - the lowest-ranking crew member - and was discharged on 19 June, for 'being a female'. If that is the true story of William, she served for 27 days, which was no easy feat. As a landsman, she was entirely new to the hard work of life at sea and had to keep her identity a secret.

We may never know exactly what happened to William Brown, and we do not know her true name, but one thing is clear: she successfully enlisted and served her country and is recorded as the first black female to serve in the British Navy.

3. Charles R. Drew - Surgeon

Illustration: Vashti Harrison

Although he was a bright student, Charles didn't have perfect marks or always know exactly what he wanted to do. Two experiences got him interested in medicine: an injury on the football field and his sister's tuberculosis. Afterwards, he became passionate about medicine and understanding how the body worked. He went to Montreal to study at the McGill University Faculty of Medicine.

During his surgical residency, working with bacteriologist John Beattie, Charles became interested in transfusion medicine: the transference of blood and blood products. Through his research, Charles found that if you separated the blood from the plasma (the liquid portion of blood without the blood cells), it lasted must longer - making it possible for blood to be stored. It could be preserved and shipped overseas, even taken out on to the battlefield. In 1940, after Britain was attacked by Nazi Germany, Charles was asked to lead a special medical effort called Blood for Britain.

Months before the United States entered the Second World War, Charles became assistant director of a new national blood bank system for the American Red Cross. They collected more than 10,000 pints of blood for the war effort. The military, however, decreed that blood taken from African American donors had to be segregated from whites' blood and couldn't be transfused into white people. Blood has no racial characteristics, so Charles knew this was wrong, both scientifically and morally. He spoke up, and in 1941 he resigned from his job. He returned to his former employer, Howard University, and became Chief of surgery at its Freedmen's Hospital. He spent the next nine years mentoring students and advocating for the education and inclusion of African Americans in medicine.

Charles discoveries were responsible for countless lives being saved and transformed the medical field forever. He was a pioneer who took a stand for what was right.

4. Tessa Sanderson - Javelin Thrower and Heptathlete

Illustration: Vashti Harrison

Tessa moved to Britain when she was only nine years old. Swapping the tropical Caribbean for an English city might seem a scary move but, helped by her love of sport, Tessa quickly made Wolverhampton her home.

She joined the local club, where she showed a lot of promise in the javelin and other heptathlon events. She was a rising star on the field and by the age of 16 had already won her first javelin championship. By 1976 she had earned her spot in her first Olympics Games. Meanwhile, she also participated in the Commonwealth Games - in the heptathlon, an event with seven elements (100-metre hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 metres, long jump, javelin throw and 800 metres), and in 1981 she became the top British woman heptathlete.

Tessa's biggest moment came in 1984 when she won a gold medal for Great Britain at the Olympics in Los Angeles. This made her the first British woman to win Olympic gold in the heptathlon, and the first black British woman to win an Olympic gold medal.

5. Paul Stephenson - Activist

Illustration: Vashti Harrison

Despite growing up in the shadow of the Second World War, Paul had a happy childhood. He was two years old when the war began, and he was evacuated from London to the countryside.

When he moved back to London, Paul experienced racist hostility for the first time. Despite this, Paul was proud to be British and wanted justice for everyone. At 15, he joined the Royal Air Force. After seven years of service, he moved to Bristol, where he was the city's first black social worker.

When Paul arrived in Bristol, he witnessed the racism that many Caribbean immigrants were experiencing. The Bristol Omnibus Company, for example, refused to employ black or Asian drivers. Inspired by the work of civil rights activists in the United States like Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks, Paul called for a bus boycott, which lasted 60 days. On 28 August 1963, the same day Dr King gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech, the bus company announced it would hire black and Asian drivers!

Paul didn't stop there. In 1964 he was refused service at a pub because he was black. In protest, he decided to stay until he was served. He was arrested, and the trial received media attention, forcing Britain to confront its racism. Paul was found innocent, and Britain's prime minister promised him that the laws would change. In 1965 the Race Relations Act was passed, making racial discrimination illegal in public places, and Paul's work helped pave the way for it.

Paul showed that it's important to stand up for what is right, no matter how big or small the fight.

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5 influential black men and women who shaped Britain

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Meet five amazing men and women from black history - they were exceptional, they were brave and they changed Britain for the better.

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Throughout Black History Month, Nate Holder will be releasing a blog post at 5pm everyday on various different music related topics

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Throughout Black History Month, Nate Holder will be releasing a blog post at 5pm everyday on various different music related topics

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Decolonising music education one idea at a time.

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'SUMMERTIME'  from Kimmy Muteweye at the Norfolk BHM launch

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'SUMMERTIME'  from Kimmy Muteweye at the Norfolk BHM launch

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021, OPENING CONCERT, NORWICH, UNITED KINGDOM

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Dear Teachers: Do's and Don'ts of Black History Month- Please watch this!

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Dear Teachers: Do's and Don'ts of Black History Month- Please watch this!

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This is from an African American educator but her message is hugely relevant for Black British pupils and their families

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Dear Teachers: Do's and Don'ts of Black History Month #BHM

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BHM '21: educate (thanks to Aisha Thomas)

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BHM '21: educate (thanks to Aisha Thomas)

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BHM '21: listen (thanks to Aisha Thomas)

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BHM '21: listen (thanks to Aisha Thomas)

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Tiney inclusive, antiracist education guide ; early years

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Tiney inclusive, antiracist education guide ; early years

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8 tips for choosing “good” picture books featuring diverse, BIPOC characters

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8 tips for choosing “good” picture books featuring diverse, BIPOC characters

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If you're an adult who understands the importance of seeking out picture books that feature Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC), it can still be challenging to know how to choose a book from among what's available on the "diverse books" market.

The most common advice is to avoid books with stereotypical or negative portrayals, and to seek out books by authors/illustrators who share an identity with the characters in the book. There's not a whole lot more guidance out there. Here's some additional advice for how you can evaluate the quality of picture books featuring BIPOC. Give these tips a try using the Diverse BookFinder's comprehensive collection of picture books! The collection is coded using nine categories that capture the dominant messages conveyed by books featuring BIPOC, many of which are highlighted in the tips below.

1. Choose a compelling book & consider your audience.

There's no such thing as a perfect book featuring BIPOC that will appeal to every child! Choosing books only because they're recommended could cause children to experience them as obligatory, "good-for-you" materials...like medicine. So ask yourself: Does this book have an engaging story that grabs your attention? Will children respond to the content in some way? Would they enjoy an inspiring biography? An adventure, fantasy, or something historical? A nonfiction informational book? Does the book use meaningful topics and themes that will s peak to children ? Does it have vivid language, images, and well-developed characters that will make them feel something ? Will they be drawn to the characters? Can the book build on current levels of knowledge or experience?

2. Include books in which BIPOC characters are the stars.

Who is telling the story? Who has the power? This matters as much as, if not more than, who shows up in the story. Picture books that feature a white main character with BIPOC as secondary or background characters can send the message that BIPOC are only ever Incidental to the lives and experiences of white people.

The Diverse BookFinder data also shows an increase in the amount of picture books being published that feature characters of color whose race/culture is unspecified (e.g. "brown-skinned"). While it's OK to read books in which characters' racial or cultural identifications are not central to the story, they shouldn't be substituted for books featuring clearly-identified BIPOC as the stars who drive the action and/or meaning.

3. Scaffold your approach when introducing new material.

If your child/ren are quite young, or you're just beginning to expand the diversity of the books you're reading to include people who don't look like your family, start with titles that introduce and celebrate human differences (Race/Culture Concepts), and that star BIPOC children in everyday situations (Any Child). When sharing challenging stories of racism (Oppression & Resilience), it's important that children already have a foundation of curiosity, knowledge, and respect for differences, so that they don't absorb the idea that the lives of BIPOC are only about struggle.

4. Consider the experience and/or expertise of the creators, especially when assessing a book that explicitly explores human difference(s) (Beautiful Life and Folklore).

Ask yourself: Whose knowledge is being drawn on? Are there author/illustrator notes about the process of creating the book? Was there research undertaken, or does the story draw on personal experience, or both? If it's not an #OwnVoices book: Are there notes explaining how/why the author or illustrator came to the material? Do they have a personal connection or direct experience with the characters they're portraying? Were members of the portrayed group involved or consulted in the creation of the book? Are there #OwnVoices reviews of the book that might aid in your assessment?

5. Look for books that depict positive interactions across differences (Cross-Group).

These books can be hard to find since there aren't many, so special effort may be necessary here -- but it's definitely worth it! The Diverse BookFinder's research (and others') has shown that early and sustained exposure to such stories can reduce the intergroup anxiety that leads to prejudice.

6. Aim for a balanced set of portrayals.

How BIPOC characters are represented in books matters as much as who is represented. The Diverse BookFinder categories can guide you in making selections to broadly represent the rich and complex humanity and experiences of BIPOC. You can apply these categories to do an inventory/audit of the books you share with children. You may discover, for instance, that nearly all of your books featuring African American characters are about Oppression, unintentionally sending the message that struggle alone defines the Black experience. Or maybe you'll find that most of the books you've been sharing with your preschoolers actually avoid an explicit exploration of human differences (Any Child).

7. Feel free to wear a critical lens while reading any book.

When possible the Diverse BookFinder flags books in our collection that have been noted by #OwnVoices reviewers as having misrepresentation issues (negative or inaccurate portrayals). But it's not uncommon to discover that a much-loved or even recommended book has its own issues. Any of these books can offer the opportunity to analyze the book with children and help grow their critical thinking skills. As you're reading, don't shy away from explicitly pointing out the problems you find with a particular representation in language children can understand.

8. Do ongoing research.

Talk to librarians and book sellers about diverse picture books they recommend and why. Explore current and past diverse picture book honorees. The Texas Woman's University libraries provide a helpful collection of relevant links here. Check out the articles on the Diverse BookFinder's resource list for evaluating the quality of racially/culturally diverse books and peruse our blog.

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8 tips for choosing "good" picture books featuring diverse, BIPOC...

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If you're an adult who understands the importance of seeking out picture books that feature Black and Indigenous people and People of Color, it can still be challenging to know how to choose a good book from among what's available on the "diverse books" market.

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Recognising and responding to racism and racial stereotyping

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Recognising and responding to racism and racial stereotyping

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Talking about racism in schools- Nick Dennis

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Talking about racism in schools- Nick Dennis

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Let me be clear that any school that teaches those elements of critical race theory as fact, or that promotes partisan political views such as defunding the police without offering a balanced treatment of opposing views, is breaking the law. Kemi Badenoch, Minister for Equalities

Last week, in the House of Commons during a debate on Black History Month, Kemi Badenoch stated that teaching partisan political views is breaking the law. Much has been made of this. The pressure group, The Campaign for Common Sense, led by former teacher Mark Lehain and Don't Divide Us, another pressure group led by another former teacher Calvin Robinson, have emphasised the line that partisan political views are illegal in schools.

They are right.

The Department for Education recently issued guidance reminding schools that they have to offer a "balanced presentation of opposing views " and this, in conjunction with Badenoch's comments has been taken by some to mean that discussing analyses of racism is in effect breaking the law. Teachers - despite the view that they are radicals - are not keen to break the law, and this has led to heated discussion as to whether they can discuss racism in classrooms.

They can. I'm not sure how I can say this more bluntly: racism is illegal. The Crown Prosecution Service provides a useful table of legislation used to prosecute Racist crimes. The Equality Act 2010 bans direct and indirect 'race' discrimination. Governing bodies are responsible for ensuring the legislation is adhered to. Moreover, schools are bound in safeguarding terms and in the teaching of 'British Values' to ensure that all students under their care respect the laws of the land and are allowed to flourish. Being anti-racist within these frameworks is not an illegal activity.

Being anti-racist is not some grand project to reform society or schools, but is rooted in the idea of citizenship with all the rights and duties that the designation holds. This is not an idea of what citizenship could be (an ought) but a restating of what citizenship is. Whatever their political hue, governments are judged on their competence in many areas, one being how they deliver on citizenship and ensuring the rule of law is applied. Racism exists and being anti-racist is enshrined in law. Discussing how racism works, how to overcome it and how to ensure against it is a necessary part of our democracy. It is also important that in order to help our students thrive and contribute to our society, they should be aware of these issues. A failure to do so is a failure to safeguard and equip the young people we work with. The purpose here is not, as Robinson suggests, to divide society, but to promote understanding that we are citizens with certain rights, duties and obligations.

Schools play an important role in the formation of society and being anti-racist is one thing schools should, and must, do, and indeed be. There is no need for 'balanced' views on this or to be impartial, because it is not politically partisan, it is the law. Cherry picking particular aspects of education legislation and guidance to make an overt political case to further the aims of a pressure group is not just distracting, but potentially illegal too. Schools have a serious job to do. Any commentary provided needs to be serious and grounded in an appreciation of what schools do and are.

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Let me be clear that any school that teaches those elements of critical race theory as fact, or that promotes partisan political views such as defunding the police without offering a balanced treatment of opposing views, is breaking the law.

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How can school leaders celebrate Black history beyond Black History Month? 

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How can school leaders celebrate Black history beyond Black History Month? 

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When his friends ask if he would like to play a video game, he embarks on a journey in a strange world and discovers he's capable of more than he first thought

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'TIME TO LEVEL UP!' - A short film about self-belief (Ks2)

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'TIME TO LEVEL UP!' - A short film about self-belief (Ks2)

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'TIME TO LEVEL UP!' - A short film about self-belief

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By Aisha Thomas, Diversity and Inclusion education

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How to promote an inclusive environment in your school

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How to promote an inclusive environment in your school

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We need to ensure that we create an inclusive culture, that allows for all of our children to flourish.
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When promoting a healthy environment of inclusion, it is important to take stock of where your school is on the journey.

Review and audit all aspects of your school, curriculum, staff, students, environment, information and display boards and website. This process can include data which is qualitative and quantitative.

This information will provide you with a baseline to work from and prepare you for the process that will follow.
Step two
Take a deep dive and listen to the voices of your stakeholders. This should include staff, students, governors and the community. All stakeholders must have a sense of connection and belonging.

The work of EDI requires all members of your school to be on board. It cannot be a top-down approach and the responsibility equally should not fall upon the marginalised and only take place at a grassroots level.
Step three
Ensure you set out your key priorities. It is important that the priorities are shared throughout your school community - the vision and the 'why' should be clear.

Once the priorities are clear, outline the actions you will take. Create an action plan and outline the key priorities for your school. It is important to note that you cannot do everything!

Your action plan should include what steps you will take, your success criteria, milestones, staff responsibilities and resources that will be needed. This provides a clear accountability process.

One of the biggest challenges of this work is that staff feel that they do not have the knowledge to engage with the topic. I like to apply the 20/80 rule (Pareto Principle). The principle states that 80% of our outcomes will come from 20% of the causes. Therefore, in the context of EDI work, 20% will equate to insight and knowledge, but 80% will be subject to practice.

How often are schools applying the principles of learning? Do we see the changes in our curriculum? Do all children feel safe? Are all cases of discrimination reported and responded to?

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How to promote an inclusive environment in your school

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Diversity and Inclusion education consultant Aisha Thomas gives tips and advice about implementing diversity and inclusion strategies in your school.

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The Asian Fire Service Association: Black History Month 2021 - Series of Webinars 

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The Asian Fire Service Association: Black History Month 2021 - Series of Webinars 

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These are accessible and of interest to everyone :)

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Click below for the webinar recording- available until 22/10

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Using reading to celebrate diversity and combat racism- Laura Henry Allain

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Using reading to celebrate diversity and combat racism- Laura Henry Allain

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(14) My Skin Your Skin: How to use reading to celebrate diversity, champion empowerment and combat racism - YouTube

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18/10 BHM in Norfolk Videos: 'Proud to be': Ashton Owen- actor, writer, tutor, activist

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18/10 BHM in Norfolk Videos: 'Proud to be': Ashton Owen- actor, writer, tutor, activist

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Ashton Owen: Norfolk actor helps rewriting rural racism - BBC News

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‘I want to start conversations to stop ignorance’

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Ashton Owen says being a person of colour can be quite isolating and is speaking out to help others.

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18/10 BHM in Norfolk Videos: 'Proud to be': Rosy May- dancer, teacher, choreographer

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18/10 BHM in Norfolk Videos: 'Proud to be': Rosy May- dancer, teacher, choreographer

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The Islands Teaser | A Caribbean Dance Film by Rosy May

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The Islands is a dance led narrative about Caribbean culture

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Manners, aristocracy, freedom: all things we tend to think of as inherent British values. But, says rapper Akala, we are taught a distorted version of history which erases serious political struggle. That, he argues, is what really bought us the fragile freedoms we have today

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Manners, aristocracy, freedom: all things we tend to think of as inherent British values. But, says rapper Akala, we are taught a distorted version of history which erases serious political struggle. That, he argues, is what really bought us the fragile freedoms we have today

Examining one of the biggest scandals in the history of British education, Subnormal reveals how black children in...

In November 1964, Malcolm X ended a tour of Africa, where he had passed through a dozen different...

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Manners, aristocracy, freedom: all things we tend to think of as inherent British values. But, says rapper Akala, we are taught a distorted version of

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The propaganda of 'British values' is a distortion of history – Akala | In my opinion

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The propaganda of 'British values' is a distortion of history – Akala | In my opinion

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The propaganda of 'British values' is a distortion of history – Akala | In my opinion