Black History Month 2023
Black History Month recognises and celebrates the invaluable contributions of black people to British society.
It also serves as an opportunity to inspire and empower future generations.
The 2023 theme of ‘Saluting our Sisters’ highlights the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities. This year’s celebration will showcase pioneering black women who have made remarkable contributions to literature, music, fashion, sport, business, politics, academia, social and health care, and more.
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Black History Month Articles
This year, the theme for Black History Month is ‘Saluting our Sisters’. This theme brings to life the role black women have played in shaping history, pushing for change and creating communities all over the world.
5 Black Women currently making history that we are saluting this Black History Month
Why Is This Year's Black History Month Theme Important?
Angelina Moreira, Environment Agency
Denise McCausland, Croydon Council
Eniola Alale, Lloyd’s
Which Pioneering Black Woman Do You Want to Showcase?
Angelina Moreira, The Environment Agency
Denise McCausland, Croydon Council
Catherine James-Oliver and Delia Gordon, Northamptonshire Carers
Fauziya Johnson, Autotrader
Activity Ideas for Black History Month 2023.
Angelina Moreira, The Environment Agency
Fauziya Johnson, Autotrader and Natalie Rose HS2
Sophie Penrose, Autotrader
Good Tea Break Topics for Black History Month 2023.
Angelina Moreira, The Environment Agency
Denise McClausland, Croydon Council and Natalie Rose, HS2
78 Ideas and Insights for Black History Month Activity.
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REM Jobs Board - Special Black History Month Offer
Useful Solutions for Black History Month.
Tea Break
Hear the honest voice and feelings of colleagues.
The 5-Day Challenge
Making race equality everyone’s business.
The Big Promise
Turning words into action.
MyNameIs
Getting people’s names right.
Safe Space Plus
Uncomfortable conversations that lead to action from senior leaders.