Black History Month - Standing Firm in Power and Pride
Black History Month 2025 has six powerful themes:
Power in Protest — Speaking Out, Standing Firm, Sparking Change
Celebrates civil rights campaigners and grassroots organisers who stood up against injustice and inspired generations through action.
Pride in Our Roots — Our History is Deep. Our Culture is Rich. Our Pride is Unshakable.
Honours centuries of Black presence in Britain, from early settlers to educators and writers, reminding us that Black history is British history.
Icons of Influence — Leadership with Purpose. Presence with Power.
Features trailblazers who transformed public life in law, politics, education, and faith, showing the importance of representation.
Black Excellence in the Arts — Resistance in Rhythm. Power in the Page.
Celebrates poets, publishers, musicians, and artists who used their creativity to inspire, challenge, and change British culture.
Future in Focus — The Present is Powerful. The Future is Ours.
Showcases the changemakers of today who are building tomorrow’s Britain with confidence, creativity, and resilience.
Service and Sacrifice — Courage in Silence. Legacy in Action.
Pays tribute to Black men and women in the military, healthcare, and national service whose contributions are often overlooked but deeply significant.
Black History Month Introductions - Black History Month 2025
