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Black History Month

BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007. BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007. Black History Month. Unsung Heroes / Unheard Voices. St Michael’s History Department Assembly. How does someone make it into History?. BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007.

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Black History Month

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  1. BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007 BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007 Black History Month Unsung Heroes / Unheard Voices St Michael’s History Department Assembly

  2. How does someone make it into History?

  3. BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007 Why might someone not make it into the history books? • Biased Historians • They don’t fit the right image • They don’t have a voice to tell their story What if the colour of your skin stopped your story being told?

  4. BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007 Black History Month is held every October in Britain The aims are to: Promote knowledge of Black History Spread information about positive Black contributions to society Black History Month was started in America in 1926 by Dr Carter Woodson, an American historian, who felt that the history taught in America’s schools did not recognise the achievements of African Americans. He launched a week to highlight those achievements, and by the 1970s this had become Black History Month in the United States. Black History Month started in Britain in 1987.

  5. Who celebrates it? Can anyone participate or is it just for Black people? • Black History month is for everyone! • It should be an educational experience and historical educational experience • African heritage should be shared by everyone as world history

  6. BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007 Why do black people need a history month? • As long as the great contributions made by these people remain little known we will need Black History Month; until the time when everyone’s history is recognised. • We need a history month, as an opportunity to share with the world the incredible contribution of all nations to this planet.

  7. Julius Caesar The most famous Emperor of The Roman Empire. He ruled for 5 years. Unsung Heroes/Unheard Voices Septimus Severus Was from North Africa and was Emperor of the Roman Empire. He ruled for 5 years. He rebuilt and restored Hadrian’s wall.

  8. Florence Nightingale was a nurse in the Crimean war. Unsung Heroes/Unheard Voices Mary Seacole – was rejected from helping Nightingale, she opened her own hotel and treated soldiers there.

  9. BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007 What important contributions have black people made? Black people have invented many things and persevered throughout time...

  10. Protest

  11. Benjamin Banneker inventor of the first clock

  12. Adversity

  13. M.A Cherry inventor of the tricycle

  14. Struggle

  15. Charles Richard Drew Started up blood banks for blood transfusions

  16. Justice

  17. Daniel Hale WilliamsFirst person to successfully perform open heart surgery

  18. Success

  19. P.B Dowling inventor of the street letter box

  20. Demonstrate

  21. George Crum inventor of crisps!

  22. Success

  23. D.A Fisher inventor of the joiner’s clamp

  24. Courage

  25. T. Elkins inventor of the refrigerator

  26. Strength Malcolm X

  27. How have black people moved forward in today’s Society??

  28. Strength Paul Sackey • England Rugby Star • Talented at both football and Rugby • Extremely proud to represent his country in this year’s World Cup

  29. Intelligence Sir Trevor MacDonald • Diplomatic correspondent • Presenter of ITV news and Tonight with Trevor MacDonald • Knighted for his work in 1999

  30. Success Jamelia Rio Ferdinand Theo Walcott • Jamelia- Successful RnB star • Rio Ferdinand- successful international footballer • Theo Walcott- youngest ever player to score for England

  31. Diversity • Black people are successful in all areas of society • Prestigious positions are held in politics, education and fashion

  32. Inspirational Kelly Holmes • Determined athlete • Persevered with her dream • Excellent role model

  33. Drive Lewis Hamilton • Youngest British Formula 1 driver • Ambition • Hertfordshire Hero! • On the verge of making Formula 1 History

  34. BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2007 What does MTV Base think about Black History Month? DREAM ACHIEVE BE HISTORIC

  35. How have black people moved forward in today’s Society?? • Black people will not settle for mediocrity • Black people are inspirational, passionate, successful, driven and determined • Black History month is a way of celebrating all of these qualities

  36. As a result of • Black people will not settle for mediocrity • Black people are inspirational, passionate, successful, driven and determined • Black History month is a way of celebrating all of these qualities Heroes are being praised And Voices are being heard in abundance!

  37. Let us finish with a prayer to celebrate Black History Month "Thank you Lord for those who have brought light to world with their kindness and courage. Help us never to forget the past and those who have worked to make the lives of others better. Give us the strength that many black people had as they strived to make a difference in the world. Help us to keep their memory alive and to use the stories from the past to help us make good choices in the present. Amen."

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