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The Latest Breaking News from Black History Month

White Labour MP hopeful said he had ‘worst tan possible for a black man’

Darren Rodwell, Barking and Dagenham council leader, selected to stand despite comments at Black History Month event

The Guardian - UK

Books by Black authors you should read this Black History Month

Even if you read just one of these amazing books by Black authors, it will severely enrich your reading list - I'm biased, but I'd say you need to add them all to your TBR, ASAP

Daily Mirror

Rudimental’s Locksmith hails Ian Wright as he calls for more black history education

EXCLUSIVE: Mirror Sport spoke to Locksmith as part of the Black History Month mini-series as he shared one of his greatest inspirations and the importance of black history being tough in schools

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Zak Vyner recalls racial abuse as Bristol City duo take time out to educate and inspire pupils

Zak Vyner and Jay Dasilva took time out of their schedule to visit young pupils of Oasis Academy to celebrate Black History Month

Bristol Post

Labour councillor who said he had “worst tan for a Black man” cleared of wrongdoing

Exclusive: Labour councillor Darren Rodwell sparked outrage with his comments at Black History Month event and had been subject of an investigation

The Independent UK

Special performance of To Kill A Mockingbird to school pupils for Black History Month

A performance of ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ at the Gielgud Theatre was opened to over 600 secondary school pupils as part of Black History Month.

Evening Standard

Boxer Frazer Clarke 'full of pride' during Black History Month and hails Lennox Lewis

In the third of Mirror Sport’s Black History Month mini-series boxing star and 2020 Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke opened on the joy he feels during Black History Month

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Lanarkshire venue set to hold day of events to mark Black History Month

A varied programme is being held on October 21

Daily Record

Boxer Sedem Ama on importance of Black History Month and influence of Dillian Whyte

In the first of a mini-series of highlighting black athletes for Black History Month, Mirror Sport speaks to boxer Sedem Ama who shared what the month means to her

Daily Mirror

Black History Month bike ride offers ‘sense of belonging’

Three avid cyclists commented on the ‘moving and joyful’ 22-mile bike ride organised by Together We Ride for Black History Month.

The Independent UK

Rochelle Humes has 'magical' return to old school and leaves sweet note in classroom

Rochelle Humes celebrated the launch of her new children's book My Little Dragon: A Mealtime Adventure and marked Black History Month by visiting the primary school that she used to attend

Daily Mirror

Labour probe after councillor jokes he has ‘worst tan for Black man’ at Black History Month event

“It is like watching a racist comedy show in the mid-1970s such as the ‘Black and White Minstrel Show’,” a complaint to Labour, seen by The Independent, reads.

The Independent UK

Black History Month feels forgotten, so let’s change it to make it count

Black History Month has been part of the fabric of the UK since the late Eighties — so why does it feel like this is the quietest one I can remember?

Evening Standard

Black Liverpool FC fan left Anfield with his coat covered in spit

LFC fan Tony Excell has spoken to the club as part of its Black History Month about his experiences in 1970s

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire museum to host storytelling festival as part of Black History Month

The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum will invite artists from across the Scottish African diaspora for a special event

Bristol Post

Bristol company launches new jigsaws to connect children with Black history

Planet Jigsaw is all about continuing these conversations all year round - not just in Black History Month

Evening Standard

London College of Fashion showcases black talent in exhibition through Black History Month

A London College of Fashion exhibition taking place throughout Black History Month is aiming to highlight the influence of black culture and history through fashion.

Evening Standard

Creatives to follow on Instagram to celebrate Black History Month now and forever

In celebration of Black History Month, Shannon Walker, founder of creative agency Social Disruption, shares some inspiring accounts to follow now and support forever

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County Durham event named one of 10 UK highlights of Black History Month

Black History Month has been marked every October since 1987 in the UK and one event in Durham has been labelled a "highlight" in 2022

Bristol Post

Playwright Alfred Fagon’s bust among black history memorials given listed status

The tribute of Black British playwright Alfred Fagon is located in St Pauls

Daily Mirror

'It's time we recognise Black history is British history and MUST be taught in schools'

Today, on National Teachers’ Day, and as Black History Month begins, we are calling for the history of Black Britons to be made a mandatory part of the National Curriculum

Leeds Live

10 Leeds groups we need to celebrate and talk about in Black History Month

There are lots of charities and community groups doing their bit to help Black communities across Leeds

The Independent UK

‘Uncomfortable conversations’ key to Black History Month, says Johnny Nelson

The former boxer said people were now ‘brave enough’ to discuss issues around race in the UK.

Evening Standard

Canary Wharf to get its own Speakers’ Corner for poetry in Black History Month

The Poets’ Corner will see world class performers on stage for the public to witness

Daily Mirror

What is Black History Month — and what is the history behind it?

Black History Month is an important date in the cultural calendar and is a time to celebrate the significant contributions, rich culture, and history of Black people in Britain

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