Black History Month 2009

Gordon Brown PM

Diane Abbott MP

Archbishop John Sentamu

Michael Jackson: You Rock My World

BHM - more than just a month

Welcome to BHM (The Official Guide to Black History Month) 2009

Since we first launched BHM magazine/www.blackhistorymonthuk.co.uk over a decade ago, Black History Month just keeps on growing and growing. With thousands of events being organised each year (and even more this year than ever before!), October’s Black History Month has now burst its seams, spilling over into November and beyond.

So while BHM is propelled by a national groundswell of collective enthusiasm, hunger for knowledge, by talent and creativity and by that simple force urging us all to be the best we can - we are proud to provide this annual platform and guide.

And perhaps the biggest plus about BHM is that each year, I always learn something new.

Enjoy the read……
Isabel Appio

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From the Talent Media Team

Black History Month Teacher’s Packs

The Teachers Packs are linked to the National Curriculum Key Stage 2 and 3 and we have consulted with the Historical Association.

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Order your black history month teacher’s pack 2008/09 here

Want to trace Your Caribbean Roots?

PEOPLE who have a connection with the West Indies are invited to a workshop next Saturday that will help them to trace their roots.

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Enfield Council is celebrating Black History Month

This year Enfield Council is celebrating Black History Month by promoting diversity and multiculturalism throughout the borough. As part of this Craig Park Youth Centre presents ‘Yes We Can’ an event that showcases the achievements of Black icons past and present.

The showcase is a night where young people will have the opportunity to display their talents and celebrate their achievements. It will be a fun filled night where people will be entertained and educated. This is a multi disciplinary partnership working event to bring the local community together promoting peace and unity.

The event will include the launch of the Iyke Book Club ‘Inspired Youth Keeping Educated’, this Club has been named in memory of Iyke Nmezu who was a member of Craig Park Youth Centre and who sadly died last year after a violent assault.

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Black History Month
on BBC 1Xtra

Throughout the month of October BBC 1Xtra will be celebrating the achievements, events, and black music icons that have contributed to this history over the last 5 decades. Each week we will be looking at a different decade focusing on the music, the politics and the drama that define that period in time.

BBC 1Xtra's Seani B mixes five decades of black music together in one five minute mix. Grab it now!

The Basement on 1Xtra celebrates old skool black music that influences the sounds of today.

Have you got a story to tell? Send it to us and enter the BBC My Story competition:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mystory/

Finalists will get to tell their story in a major BBC One series. And five people will get their stories made into a book.

There is additional information on the competition here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/

Closing date is 16 December.

Contact: Nia Imara
Managing Director
National Association of Black Supplementary Schools
info@nabss.org.uk
http://www.nabss.org.uk
Tel: 07958348558