31 ways to celebrate Black History Month UK

We're challenging everyone to celebrate Black History Month UK in a different way each day of October!

International Black History Month is commemorated across the world in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Northern Ireland and the Netherlands. We’ve been celebrating it in the United Kingdom since the 1980s and we’re challenging all our supporters to celebrate Black British History in a different way each day of October.

Here are 31 ways you can celebrate #BlackHistoryMonthUK this month:

1. Spread the word on our campaign theme campaign theme of 'Legacies of Action' by sharing any of our campaign videos or making and sharing a post on your social media platform 

2. Support a Black-owned business on Black Pound Day on 1st October

3. Visit the Black Cultural archives in Brixton, London

4. Donate or Sign up to a Black British organisation or charity

5. Host a Black movie night (or marathon if you have the stamina!)

6. Spend time with a Black elder in your community

7. Read a Black British author

8. Host a Black British History Quiz (why not try one of our quizzes)

9. Support Black British media and press (check out our Black British movies and TV shows recommendations)

10. Sign up to mentor a vulnerable Black child in your community

11. Subscribe to a Black British social media influencer

12. Explore Black History in your local area for landmarks and plaques and don't forget to snap a picture and tag us @bhmuk_landmarks on Instagram

13. Decorate your home in Black art

14. Explore Black British archives - why not explore local archives or online resources like the National Archive, George Padmore Institute, Black Cultural Archives collections and FHALMA - The Huntley Archives.

15. Read the biography of an influential Black figure

16. Schedule some me-time to recharge your batteries if you’re dealing with casual racism at work or any other environments

17. Visit a Black exhibition in your local museum or library

18. Host a Black History Month UK-themed dinner party

19. Engage in healthy conversations about Black British history on social media

20. Suggest a Black author for your book club (check out our top reads for the month)

21. Attend or host a Black culture event in your community

22. Study the history of the Black and African diaspora across the globe

23. Contribute a blog to a Black media outlet

24. Try a new African or Caribbean recipe

25. Book a Black History walking tour

26. Donate blood

27. Listen to a podcast by a Black Content provider

28. Explore some Black British music from the past (you can start with our Spotify playlist!)

29. Learn about an unsung Black British hero

30. Register to vote

31. Take on our #BHMFamilies challenge and don't forget to tag us @ibhmuk on Instagram