The cover of M is for Melanin - A Celebration of the Black Child by Tiffany Rose, showing Black children holding up letters to spell 'Melanin' while two others colour a large 'M'

For our final #BHM spotlight (for now!), as today we are celebrating the inspirational and positive M is for Melanin by Tiffany Rose!

Don’t be shy - tell us about your Black History Month book recommendations!

#BHM24 #BHM2024 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #inspiring

The cover of The Good Turn, featuring three kids at night with flashlights, running through a residential area.

We’re down to our final few #BHM spotlights now, as today we are celebrating lovely kids’ mystery book The Good Turn, by the award-winning Sharna Jackson!

Don’t be shy - tell us about your Black History Month book recommendations!

#BHM24 #BHM2024 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives

Black History Month image featuring three picture books: 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘴 (Lantana Publishing, 2024). Written by Monique Duncan. Illustrated by Oboh Moses. 𝘔𝘢𝘮𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘵𝘪: 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘢 (Paula Wiseman Books/Simon and Schuster, 2017). Written by Donna Jo Napoli. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢'𝘴 𝘉𝘶𝘴 (Darf Publishers, 2022). Written in Italian by Fabrizio Silei. Translated into English by Siân Williams. Illustrated by Maurizio A. C. Quarello

Three picture books exploring the lives of strong Black women who have changed the world

Book reviews by Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp on our blog this week:
worldkidlit.org/2024/10/21/b...

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM24

My Mummy is a Scientist - Butterfly Books This rhyming picture book is all about a Mummy’s work as a Scientist. From understanding the workings of the body, to studying the stars; this book covers many areas of science.

In honour of both #ColourDay and #ChemistryDay, we’re shining a colourful spotlight on one of our earlier books: My Mummy is a Scientist!

Want to find out more? Visit our website butterflybooks.co.uk/product/my-m...

#BHM #BHM24 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #MyMummyisaScientist

Spotted this in my son's school bag, it's so great that some primary schools are really #reclaimingnarratives and not just for #bhm24

An image of a Black writer writing in her book, with the title Black Poetry Day 2024, and the quote: “My hair bounces when I walk like it refuses to stop dancing You will not stop us dancing.” - Alive by Antonia Jade King

Celebrating Black Poetry Day with another brilliant Black British poet, this time we’re spotlighting the awesome Antonia Jade King and her poem, Alive.

#PoetryDay #BlackPoetryDay #BHM #BHM24 #BHM2024 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #ButterflyBooks

For #BHM24 the #CriminologyTeam is proud to invite Marianne Kimani, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner to campus. Marianne will be introducing us to "The Marianne Chronicles: Courageously Becoming Me" Free tickets via QR code or from: www.trybooking.com/uk/EAAS #ReclaimingNarratives

The cover to Riley Can be Anything, which shows a young Black boy in a school uniform dreaming of becoming a chef, pilot, doctor and musician

The combination of National Book Month and Black History Month gives us the perfect excuse to recommend another great book, this time by Davina Hamilton and Reinoso Elena – the wonderful Riley Can Be Anything!

#BHM #BHM24 #BHM2024 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives

A photo of Benjamin Zephaniah against a black background, which says: “I come from an ancient place All my family were born there And I would like to go there But I really want to live.” - We Refugees by Benjamin Zephaniah

Celebrating #PoetryDay with a #BHM twist, as we give thanks and lift up the late, great Benjamin Zephaniah, the writer behind many works, including poetry such as Too Black, Too Strong and The Dread Affair.

#NationalPoetryDay #BHM24 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives

Black History Month 2024 - In recognition of their leadership, talent, and impact, this year's Black History Month 2024will highlight pioneering black women who have blazed a trail in literature, music, fashion, sport, business...

It’s UK Black History Month, so we’re getting things started with a little love going towards the ever-essential BIM 2024 for constant news, articles and spotlights for not just this month, but beyond (as it should be).

www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk

#BHM #BHM24 #BHM2024 #BlackHistoryMonth

And pls google these names for other inspiring Britons!
Dr Paul Stephenson
Dame Linda Dobbs
Levi Roots?!
Margaret Busby
Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu- who we had speak at a @BAMEedNetwork event 💕 #BHM #BHm24

Whilst we never want to forget, downplay or shift aside the terrible trauma, struggles and barriers millions of black people have had to endure throughout history, it is important that we learn about positive Black experiences too. And that our history is “localised too…” #BHM24

Here’s a thread detailing some of the amazing lives, accomplishments and ways the UK has been enriched by these Black Britons…
#BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM24

Why the School Boycott?

Back with another document-of-the-day from #nyccivilrightshistory for #bhm24!

Day 26 - New Yorkers organize a massive boycott against segregated schooling. Read why here:

www.nyccivilrightshistory.org/topics/boyco...

It's time to reassess our commitment to diversity in tech and entrepreneurship. Participation, mentorship, and proactive change are keys to combating disparities. Find out more in my latest blog post- buff.ly/484MjG7 #BHM24 #TechInclusion #BreakingBarriers #WednesdayWisdom

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