Plans for Black History Conversations in 2023
Weekly Zoom sessions since October 2020 have enabled us to explore a wide range of Black History stories around the world, as well as the achievements and challenges faced by Black people.
Many thanks to every one who has contributed, all on a voluntary basis. an amazing achievement.
We continued in 2023 not only to review the past 7 BHC Seasons, and to hear of successes and scandals ...
British Culture Secretary re 'Elgin Marbles' "Returing these would open a can of worms - we must protect 'our culture'" and went on to say British law prevents return - news items on Australian World News 12 1 23 !
Season 10: Updates on initiatives as Black Lives Matter changed perspectives
Statue removal or explanation
Museum reviews and return of stolen goods
European empires and impacts - eg Dutch royal apology
Exploring approaches to local Black History research
Updates on initiatives inspired as Black Lives Matter changed perspectives:
Country by Country - Black History stories - eg Scramble for Africa, invsion of Australia
South Africa
The Our Island Stories: Country Walks through Colonial Britain by Corinne Fowler | 28 Sept 2023
Season 9 April - July 2023
Main themes:
Windrush 75
Exploring approaches to local Black History research
American and Australasian people's and the impact of European invasion
Ongoing updates on initiatives inspired as Black Lives Matter changed perspectives
County by County - UK stories
Season 8 October to December 2023
Main Themes
Black History Month - worldwide achievement
African empires and impacts
Ongoing updates on initiatives inspired as Black Lives Matter changed perspectives
City by City - benefits of empire evidenced
And ....
We are also planning:
to develop a website 'Black History Unlocked' to share the stories we have focussed on.
to develop national database of Black History links in UK
- Country by Country, County by County and City by City
to support and follow up various projects