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BAME

26
Oct
2020

Black History Month (BHM)

This month, our blog is being written by Dr Vivienne Connell-Hall – one of our Senior Investigators. What does BHM mean to me? For me, BHM means that for 31 days out of 365 days of the year there is an opportunity for focussing on Black historical input and achievement, in the United Kingdom. Paradoxically, […]

09
Jun
2020

Non-racist is not the same as anti-racist: a personal reflection

This is an intensely personal piece, but as a Black British woman, sometimes the best way to make observations on a wider issue is to illustrate it with, and from, a particular perspective. That is why I am writing this. It has been 2 weeks since the killing of George Floyd. After 3 memorial services […]

31
Oct
2018

Black History Month – A Look Back

The end of October brings Black History Month to a close for another year. What began in 1987 as a niche interest in direct response to the climate at the time is now a nationally recognised event, celebrated and endorsed across the political divide and by the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF.

09
Nov
2017

Black History Month 2017 : “Empower and Exceed”

This year marks 30 years since the introduction of Black History Month. The theme for this years’ event within the Civil Service is “Empower and Exceed” – a timely message and one we should carry with us year round as I discuss this month in my blog. This year marks 30 years since the introduction of […]