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As part of Black History Month UK, English Heritage has unveiled a blue plaque honouring Winifred Atwell, the pioneering Trinidadian pianist, television star, and entrepreneur who became the first Black artist to top the UK pop charts.

what to watch during uk black history month 2025

IBHM-UK launches their theme for Black History Month UK 2025 - Legacies of Action: Understanding 60 Years of Change and Challenge - and all the ways to celebrate it in October.

Start your journey today by learning about amazing Black British Women such as: Yvonne Conolly, Emma Clarke, Jessica Huntley, Claudia Jones,

Our TV picks for Black History Month USA 2024

Our movie picks for Black History Month USA 2024

Check out a few of our TV recommendations to help you celebrate and learn more about UK Black history, culture and talent this BHMUK21.

A group of Lewisham mums led by Mavis Best, campaigned to stop ‘sus laws’ in the UK with the support of Paul Boateng (future Home Secretary)