This
year’s celebrations have continued to grow with over 200 exciting
and vibrant events and activities for the whole community. Black History
Month (BHM) continues to celebrate the contributions, struggles and
achievements of Black people and the expression of their diversity,
culture and heritage.
This
year’s celebrations span October as the traditional month of
celebration and expand into November. This is to highlight this year’s
BHM international link with Johannesburg, South Africa, which hosts
its BHM in November.
BHM’s
philosophy of ‘past + present = future’ recognises the need
to learn from the past to make a difference to the future. In doing
this it is hoped to make a real difference to Birmingham realising
its potential as a genuinely diverse city. Birmingham has made history
with its first Asian Lord Mayor, Cllr. Mahmood Hussain and the appointment
of Rt. Rev. John Sentamu as new Bishop of Birmingham - the first black
person to head an Anglican diocese in the UK.
This
year’s celebrations will also mark the establishment of the ‘Black
History Foundation’, which will act as the catalyst for promoting
BHM and promoting Black history throughout the year.
A
full BHM events listing can be found on the BHM website. You can also
tune into ‘New Style Radio 98.7 FM’, BHM’s official
radio station, which will be following the event unfold.
If
you can contribute to future BHM programmes or would like to find
out more about the Black History Foundation contact Jagwant Johal
on 0121 303 3703.
