We're challenging everyone to celebrate Black History Month UK in a different way each day of October!
International Black History Month is commemorated across the world in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Northern Ireland and the Netherlands. We’ve been celebrating it in the United Kingdom since the 1980s and we’re challenging all our supporters to celebrate Black British History in a different way each day of October.
Here are 31 ways you can celebrate #BlackHistoryMonthUK this month:
2. Support a Black-owned business on Black Pound Day on 1st October
3. Visit the Black Cultural archives in Brixton, London
4. Donate or Sign up to a Black British organisation or charity
5. Host a Black movie night (or marathon if you have the stamina!)
6. Spend time with a Black elder in your community
8. Host a Black British History Quiz (why not try one of our quizzes)
9. Support the Black British media and press (check out our Black British movies and TV shows recommendations)
10. Sign up to mentor a vulnerable Black child in your community
11. Subscribe to a Black British social media influencer
12. Explore Black History in your local area and don't forget to snap a picture and tag us @bhmuk_landmarks on Instagram
13. Decorate your home in Black art
14. Spread the word on our campaign theme of 'Before Windrush' by sharing any of our campaign videos or making and sharing a post on your social media platform
15. Read the biography of an influential Black figure
16. Schedule some me-time to recharge your batteries if you’re dealing with casual racism at work or any other environments
17. Visit a Black exhibition in your local museum or library
18. Host a Black History Month UK-themed dinner party
19. Engage in healthy conversations about Black British history on social media
20. Suggest a Black author for your book club (check out our top reads for the month)
21. Attend or host a Black culture event in your community (visit our event page for ideas)
22. Study the history of the African diaspora across the globe
23. Contribute a blog to a Black media outlet
26. Donate blood
28. Explore some Black British music from the past (you can start with our Spotify playlist!)
29. Learn about an unsung Black British hero
30. Register to vote
31. Take on our #BHMFamilies challenge and don't forget to tag us @ibhmuk on Instagram