York Black History Month 2008

Details of this year's events can be found at www.centreforglobaleducation.org

What happens?

Black History Month is held every October in Britain, its aims are to:

• Promote knowledge of Black history and experience
• Disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British Society
• Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people in their cultural heritage

The origins of BHM go back to 1926 when Carter G Woodson, editore for thirty years of the Journal of Negro History, establisge African Caribbean celebrations in America. It is still celebrated there in February each year. In Britain the BHM has now grown to over 1400 events.

Black History month celebrations are growing each year in York, and this year sees a huge array of different events all brought togerther to celebrate Black History.

Who will enjoy it?

There are a wealth of events in this years celebrations suitable for all ages, ranging from Shows to Arts displays, Curry Parties to talks, Poetry to Dance and much more.

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