1. History is not a fixed record of the past with one official version. It is alive, ever-changing and with different interpretations. Knowing who helped us and our communities get to where we are now can change perspectives and alter lives. The stated aims of Black History Month are to promote knowledge of Black history, disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British society and heighten awareness of Black people in their cultural heritage.
2. Some local councils have put together impressive lists of happenings for October. The London Borough of Wandsworth, for instance, has a month-long programme of events ranging from displays on Battersea's Black mayor of 1913, through music workshops for children and families, to Caribbean storytelling and a Black and Asian film night. Get young people to join in with what's on offer locally. If nothing much is, just do your own thing.
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