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    The Lion King, Reclaiming Narratives - Black History Month 2024

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    The Lion King is one of the longest running musical on London's West End. It features a diverse cast, and has an impressive 25-year history! As part of Black History Month, Disney have shone a spotlight on The Lion King's talented cast and crew, exploring Why representation matters and how to pave the way for upcoming talent. "Director and designer...

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    Untold Stories, Black Minds Matter - Black History Month 2024

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    Untold Stories is a project created by Black Minds Matter to honour the mental health experiences of older family members and friends for Black History Month.   "Inspired by this year's Black History Month theme of 'Reclaiming Narratives', we are holding space for our older community by sharing their stories around the complexities of mental h...

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    How can I get involved in Black History Month?

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    Each year October is acknowledged as Black History Month. This national celebration aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. The theme for this year is 'Reclaiming Narratives'. This marks a shift towards recognisin...

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    Kerry Davis - The Lionesses' First Black Footballer, Black History Month 2024

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    This year the theme for Black History Month is Reclaiming Narratives. BBC Sport have interviewed the Lionesses' (England's Women's Team) first Black Player, Kerry Davis. In 1982, Kerry Davis became the first black woman to play football for England, she made over 80 appearances for The Lionesses' between 1982 and 1998. It is in recent months she ha...

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    Black History Month 2024 - What's on in the Black Country

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    This year's theme for Black History Month is "Reclaiming Narratives," and marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. Across the Black Country and Birmingham there are events marking Black History Month.   At Wolverhampton Art Gallery, you can visit an exhibition titled 'A...

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    Black History Month 2024

    Black History Month 2024

    October marks the beginning of Black History Month.  This national celebration aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. The theme for this year is 'Reclaiming Narratives'. This marks a shift towards recognisin...

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