What Is Black History Month in the United States? Black History Month, observed each February in the United States, is a time to honour the achievements, resilience, and cultural contributions of African Americans. Established to recognise histories too often excluded…
Understanding US history means understanding Black history. The experiences, resistance, and achievements of Black Americans have shaped the nation’s politics, culture and education through generations of resistance and achievement. If you’re a student researcher beginning to explore US Black history,…
The editor of Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School discusses representation, canonical reform, and creating opportunities for the next generation of Black British performers. Dermot Daly is a senior lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire and Leeds Beckett,…
The History of Juneteenth – A New Federal Holiday in the United States Juneteenth is a celebration of June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed they were free. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, also known…
Representation is a powerful tool that can inspire communities and amplify the voices of marginalized groups across the globe. So what happens when important stories go untold, and voices go unheard? "In my work, I focus on Black people. Because…