Black History Month 2007

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Black History Month is celebrated every October in Britain.

The aims are to:

• Promote knowledge of Black History and experience.

• Disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British Society.

• Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people in their cultural        heritage.

New for October 2007: a collection of resources, competitions, displays and local events - to help schools celebrate Black History Month. We hope you will find them useful!

Download a display for Black History Month from the 'Instant Displays' website here.

Stroud Arts Festival 2007: a celebration of Black history and culture. From October the 8th to 19th, this year's festival programme a wide range of events celebrates the achievments of black people in music, writing, performing and visual arts - there is something for all ages!

Competitions:

Black History Month Competition

An exciting opportunity for pupils of African Caribbean heritage - enter this writing competition for the chance to see your work performed by professional Actors!

'The Big Conversation 2007'

is a national competition and debate organised by DCSF and Understanding Slavery. The initiative encourages students aged 11-14 to research and discuss the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade.

2007 is the Bicentenary of the Abolition of Slavery Act.

We have put together here a collection of the best links and resources, for schools to use.

Follow this link for links to more resources from previous years.