Black History Month 2023
Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. It also serves as an opportunity to inspire and empower future generations.
This year, Black History Month is dedicated to honouring the achievements of black women who are often the forgotten heroines. We want to amplify their voices and challenge the systems that oppress them.
How will you respond?
Race Equality North Somerset (RENS), working in partnership with Ago!Ame! (the local African-Caribbean community group) as well as other agencies, organisations and individuals, is co-ordinating the shape and development of Black History Month in Weston, and across North Somerset.
We encourage everyone – local community groups, organisations, businesses or individuals – to get involved! In addition to attending any local, regional or national events, we hope you will be able to host your own local activity or event, such as talks, films, music, readings, exhibitions, etc. We will then compile and list the events on our BHM North Somerset Events Calendar and promote these across our network of media channels to provide more publicity for your event! So, if you’re planning an event, please let us know.
Let’s work together to make Black History Month enjoyable, educational and successful for everyone!
Join us in celebrating BHM23!
How do I get involved?
In Weston, BHM is organised entirely by volunteers and we need your help to make the biggest impact possible this October. There’s plenty you can do to help ensure the message reaches as many people as possible and we can all celebrate positively together.
- Help us promote the message of BHM 2023 as widely as possible
- Familiarise yourself with the Anti-Racism pledges of Weston Town Council and North Somerset Council
- Ask your school, organisation or business about what they are doing to challenge racism
- Learn how to become an ally and share what you learn
- Call out racism and prejudice in your community
- Support planned BHM activities
- Organise your own events and initiatives
- Visit the national website to find out more
Subscribe to our newsletter via the form below to find out more about plans in progress and how to get involved.
Further information on planned events and activities will be available soon. In the meantime, please do sign up to our mailing list to stay informed about developments throughout the month.
If you’d like to get involved, please do email us. This is an entirely volunteer led project, so please do bear with us if we don’t respond immediately.