Our Black British history is being sanitised. Guess who that benefits? Oct 01 2022Jan 22, 2023 October 2022 marks 35 years since Black History Month was first celebrated in the UK. The brainchild of Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, it has been used as a way to celebrate, commemorate, and acknowledge Britain’s Black population and history. Thirty-five years later, it is the main method by which children and adults across the country learn about Black British history. Despite the many positives, there are noticeable weaknesses that undermine Addai-Sebo’s original intentions. The Americanisation of Black History Month, especially in schools, and the overuse of entertainers and sportspeople are two of the most glaring. The question arises as to who benefits from Black British history being taught the way it is? Read More… Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related Published by Noah Enahoro View all posts by Noah Enahoro
Noah A. Enahoro 