We’ve been asking children across the country about what it’s like to be Young Black and British living in the UK.

October is Black History Month in the UK, an event that has been celebrated nationwide for more than 30 years. The month was originally founded to recognise the contributions that people of African and Caribbean backgrounds have made to the UK over many generations.

Now, Black History Month has expanded to include the history of not just African and Caribbean people but black people in general.

“In years gone by, October has been the only time of year when the UK talks about the achievements of Black people in Britain,” says Catherine Ross guest editor of Black History Month 2020.
“Hopefully, the events of 2020 will be a catalyst for Black history to be shared much more widely – in museums, galleries, schools, universities, public spaces and communities.”

This year has seen demonstrations in Britain and around the world in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while being stopped by police in America. “2020 has held a mirror up to the world and forced many to see the reality of racism,” says Catherine Ross.

In the UK, Black Lives Matter demonstrations have called for an end to systemic racism, where people aren’t treated fairly because they are black. Premier League footballers have taken the knee in solidarity with the movement, while there have been calls to remove statues of white people who contributed to Britain’s role in the transatlantic save trade – a time where black people were traded for goods and sold into slavery to work. It lasted for more than 400 years.

“Black LivesMatter protests around the world sparked a commitment among many individuals and organisations to educate themselves about Black history, heritage and culture – as part of understanding racism and standing in solidarity against it,” Ross said.

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