October is Black History Month in the UK. The theme for 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”.
This article by Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE, offers deeper insight into the chosen theme: https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/bhm-intros/black-history-month-2025-standing-firm-in-power-and-pride/
Here are some resources to support meaningful engagement and action:
This guide from Inclusive Employers outlines how organisations can engage with Black History Month in impactful ways.
Read it here: https://www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk/awareness-day/black-history-month/
City Lit’s article encourages allies to go beyond symbolic gestures and take meaningful action to challenge racial inequity. It offers four practical steps: slowing down and listening, broadening perspectives, calling out microaggressions, and moving through discomfort to become better allies.
Read it here: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/make-a-change-this-black-history-month-2025
This article from PRmoment highlights how internal communications teams can use Black History Month as a springboard for year-round inclusion. It shares practical steps for avoiding tokenism and fostering authentic engagement.
Read it here: https://www.prmoment.com/internal-comms/black-history-month-2025-awareness-pr
