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Black History Month: What is it and why do we need it?
30 Nov 2024 at 1:37pm
When the UK started celebrating Black History Month in 1987, it focused on Black American history. Over time there has been more attention on Black British history. Now it is dedicated to honouring African people's contributions to the country. Its UK mission statement is: "Dig deeper, look closer, think bigger".

Black History Month and a decade of Black Lives Matter | World Economic ...
30 Nov 2024 at 1:55am
February is Black History Month and marks 10 years since the death of Trayvon Martin sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Lives Matter has evolved from a hashtag to a global movement for racial justice. Here are some of the key events over the decade.

Black historical figures who shook the world, from a warrior queen to a ...
2 Dec 2024 at 2:00am
February marks Black History Month in the United States and Canada, a time to reflect on the ways Black people have contributed to society. But the contributions of Black people don?t just apply to Black history, or even simply American or Canadian history.

Black History Month: 5 Black environmentalists you should know | World ...
30 Nov 2024 at 3:43am
February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. More work needs to be done to address systemic racism in the environmental field, coupled with a greater push for environmental equity. From environmental justice advocates to scientists and social entrepreneurs, here are some of those working to raise awareness of the issues impacting the ...

Black History Month: Davos 2023 on racial equity | World Economic Forum
26 Nov 2024 at 3:36pm
February is Black History Month in the US and the theme in 2023 is ?Black Resistance?. Businesses are increasingly expected to take a stand on issues of social equity, including discrimination, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer.

Celebrating Black History Month and social justice through art
29 Nov 2024 at 4:48am
This week marks the start of Black History Month in the United States. The annual observance is also officially recognized in many countries , including Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Panama, Costa Rica, Ireland and the United Kingdom, in celebration of persons of African descent as a means of cultural inclusion and recognition of their ...

The Black Lives Matter movement explained | World Economic Forum
1 Dec 2024 at 6:22pm
The movement was born in 2013, after the man who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, was cleared of his murder. A Californian activist, Alicia Garza, responded to the jury?s decision on Facebook with a post that ended: ?Black people. I love you. I love us. Our lives matter.?

65% of Adults Think Race, Ethnicity or National Origin Affects Job ...
1 Dec 2024 at 10:15am
As Black History Month in the United States draws to a close, awareness of the impacts of race, ethnicity and national origin on opportunities in life is exceptionally high. It follows a tumultuous year when the pandemic put inequality into the spotlight , and events in the US sparked international protests as long-simmering, systemic racial ...

How wearing natural hairstyles harms the job prospects of Black women
30 Nov 2024 at 7:49pm
As companies reflect on how to support Black people at work during the month of February, inclusive hiring practices ? and more scrutiny of how assessments on professional appearance are made, and what subconsciously negative judgments may be made about Black women candidates based on their natural hairstyles ? may be a good place to start.

Black Lives Matter ? where are we now and what can you do?
29 Nov 2024 at 12:31am
One of the best ways to be an ally is to read and educate on the history of systemic racism rooted in large parts of the world. A nice example is Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, which charts the influence of racism through the ?caste systems? in America, India and Europe, and is a good start to understanding how systemic racism is ingrained.



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