1. What is celebrated throughout October …? Race Equality and Diversity Service

2. Black History Month started in the USA in 1926 - then known as ‘Negro History Week’ In the United Kingdom we have celebrated Black History Month every October since 1987 – 25 years !!! BHM is to educate people about the cultural backgrounds and achievements of people of African descent. Race Equality and Diversity Service

3. Is Black History Month still important? Race Equality and Diversity Service

5. A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots -Marcus Garvey Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past, control the future - George Orwell Race Equality and Diversity Service

6. Gloucester : BHM 2012 Can you name all 3 of these Olympians ? Race Equality and Diversity Service

7. Gloucester: BHM 2012 To celebrate 25 yrs of BHM and London 2012 the theme for this year is Black Olympians In your school there will be a special display and quizzes. There will also be a Gloucestershire-wide prize-winning competition : See Me or your Teachers for details! Race Equality and Diversity Service