As #BlackHistoryMonth ends, we celebrate the voices shaping London and can carry that spirit forward by staying engaged with democracy and making sure every voice is heard.

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#NoVoteNoVoice #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride

Purple box with a photo of Maya Angelou and the words: You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

As we reach the end of #BlackHistoryMonth we share these words from Maya Angelou 💜

#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride

Celebrating Black History Month 2025 – An LGBTQ Football XI of Power and Pride In October, the UK and Ireland are among the countries marking Black History Month The BHM 2025 theme in Britain is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”; in appreciation of those providing representatio...

🌈 Follow the link below to read about our team of 11 pioneering players plus an international coach

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025 #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride #LGBTQfootball #FvH2025

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✨ As part of Black History Month, BASW Chair Julia Ross reviews the book, Black Victorians Hidden in History for her latest blog.

Read her reflections on the link ⬇️

basw.co.uk/articles/bla...

#BHM2025 | #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride

We start this week in #BlackHistoryMonth with some inspirational words from Toni Morrison:

"Your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."

#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride

For #BlackHistoryMonth, J&P has curated a reading list celebrating Black voices, stories, and achievements—highlighting empowerment, resilience, and pride.

This year’s theme, #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride, honors the strength and spirit that continue to inspire generations.

#BlackHistoryMonth2025

We're celebrating UK #BlackHistoryMonth

LSHTM's newly appointed EDI director Ammara Khan reflects on this year's #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride theme, & our vibrant #GlobalHealth community which makes our School such a #diverse and inclusive place to work and study.

#BHM

This week for #BlackHistoryMonth, we are sharing the inspiring words of Angela Davis:

"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."

#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride

From Mo Farah, Ibtihaj Muhammad, to Queen Amina and Mansa Musa, we encourage you to read more about each of these remarkable figures and explore their success stories in resilience, leadership, and faith. #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride #BHM

This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re celebrating Black Londoners’ #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride and reflecting on the work still to do for equity and equality.

Democracy is strongest when every voice is heard.

Find out more 👉 registertovote.london

#NoVoteNoVoice

✨ BASW is proud to support Black History Month, an annual commemoration and celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of Black people across the UK.

Keep an eye on our socials this month for content!

#BlackHistoryMonth2025 | #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride

October is UK #BlackHistoryMonth

We're celebrating our diverse #GlobalHealth community, Aji explains how LSHTM's Diversity Leadership Programme helped her to recognise the value of her heritage & experiences in her #PublicHealth role.

#BHM2025 #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride

At a time when there has been a rise in racist rhetoric and we need to stand together against racism with our colleagues, services users, supporters and friends, we want to begin Black History Month with a quote from Alice Walker.

#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride