October is Black History Month in the UK, and if you've not had your fix of culture yet there's plenty to take your fancy whether you're a history buff or just want to be entertained.
If you don't do it normally, the month is a great opportunity to find out something new about Black culture and history. It was founded in 1987 with three aims:
- to address the historical black hole of African Caribbean people
- to commemorate those who fought and continue to fight for the freedom and human rights of those of African Caribbean descent
- and to celebrate and recognise the diverse lifestyle, experiences and cultural contributions African Caribbean People and their descendants have made over the past Millennium to the development of Britain, Europe and the Commonwealth.
Make it a personal journey by reading a book or poetry by one of our many Black British authors such as Jean
Binta Breeze, Linton
Kwesi Johnson, Andrea Levy, Benjamin Zephaniah,
Caryll Phillips to name but a few. If film's more your thing Spike Lee isn't the only Black (American) director in Hollywood these days. Check out work by the likes of John Singleton, Doug
McHenry, and Robert Townsend for a different take on Black Film. If you prefer to make a date of it with
like minded souls there's bound to be something going on near you. Many UK councils run events during the month so contact them or visit http://blackhistorymonth.org.uk/ for a list of events by region and further information.
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