Black History Month launches in UK with ‘proud to be’ campaign

Local authorities raise pan-African flag to mark start of series of events for October across Britain

Black History Month launches with hundreds of events across the country this October, amid a new campaign encouraging people of all ages to share what they are proud to be on social media.

Now in its 34th year, this Black History Month has a renewed focus on black British resistance to racism – inspired in part by last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests – and celebrates key figures who have made substantial contributions to the country.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3m7LWog

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