Black History Month 2024: Reclaiming Narratives

The theme for this year’s Black History Month (BHM), as per blackhistorymonth.org.uk, is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’.

The month-long celebration, which runs from the 1-31 October every year in the UK, is a commemoration of moments in history, achievements and the contributions that Black people have made to British society.

This year's theme, looks to 'recognise and correct the narratives of Black history and culture'.

Basketball in England has been shaped and influenced by Black British culture and heritage and embraced by the whole basketball community.

Let us celebrate Black History Month.

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First brought to the UK in the 1980s, BHM was initially introduced to the country by a member of the Greater London Council, Akyaaba Addai Sebo.

Since 1987, Black History Month has been celebrated to eradicate discrimination and encourage racial equality.

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