What is Black History 
                                Month?
      This is where schools and the media in Britain try to:-
      •  Increase people’s knowledge of black history.
      •  Show information on positive Black contributions to British 
         Society .
      •  Build the confidence and awareness of Black people in their 
         cultural heritage.
      •  The origins of BHM go back to 1926, it was established to  
         celebrate African Caribbean culture in America. It is still 
         celebrated there in February each year.
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     Why is Black History 
       Month Important?
  • It allows people to increase their knowledge of 
   Black History.
  • It shows information on positive Black 
   contributions to British society.
  • It also builds confidence and awareness of black 
   people in their cultural heritage.
  • To celebrate and embrace all cultures.
  • Allow people to study Black History within more 
   depth.
              RADIO 1 Xtra
  • “Black History Month is about those who 
   made a difference not purely because of the 
   colour of their skin, but their actions. From 
   William Wilberforce to Eminem to Dizzie 
   Rascal, they are all a part of history and 
   ultimately our Black Music legacy."
                             SPORT
                                                   Denise Lewis
   Muhammed Ali               Usain Bolt        Won Gold at the 2000 
 Regarded as one of the       Won 3 gold              Olympics.
  best boxers of all time.  medals at  Beijing. 
   3 time heavy weight     The fastest man 
        champion            on this planet
                            Jennifer Ennis
                          3 time gold medal        Lewis Hamilton
                              winner in           Youngest F1 World 
                             Heptathlon            Champion at 23.
                                  EQUAL RIGHTS
             Rosa Parks                    Martin Luther King                       Malcom X
      Led the bus boycott in             A leader of the civil rights           A leader of Civil Rights 
      and this led to the end of          movement . He inspired                   movement . His 
       segregation on buses.                   many people.                  determination and passion 
                                                                                   inspired many..