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Black History Month (BHM) is held every October in Britain. The 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.

This site seeks to support the grassroots celebration of our heritage. This site will celebrate BHM all year round. We will regularly update it and use it to educate, inform, and build confidence more about Black History Month...

To read the Black History Month poem click here...

Many people are unaware of black achievements and contributions made over the centuries. Here are just a few from the list of 100 Great Black Britons. The list reflects the history of the black community over the past 1000 years

The list celebrates those unsung heroes who helped change and shape the political, social and cultural landscape of Britain. more...

Read about some more prominant Black Figures in World History click here...

Contact Milton Keynes Library Service

Go to Black Books Galore

http://www.mkweb.co.uk/youthservices/


http://www.mkweb.co.uk/mkrec/


http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/society_culture/multicultural/


http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/history/... .../caribb_family_1.shtml


http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/gandhi_mohandas.shtml


http://www.blackbooksgalore.com/


www.theblackbookshop.com


http://www.blackfacts.com/results.asp


www.blackpresence.co.uk/


www.blink.org.uk/index.asp


http://www.blacknet.co.uk/history/


Link to the Real Histories Directory


Black Gay History Month click here to load PINK LINK

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