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Bookmark or Share- Black History Month and a decade of Black Lives Matter | World Economic ...February is Black History Month and marks 10 years since the death of Trayvon Martin sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Lives Matter has evolved from a hashtag to a global movement for racial justice. Here are some of the key events over the decade.
- Black History Month: What is it and why do we need it?When the UK started celebrating Black History Month in 1987, it focused on Black American history. Over time there has been more attention on Black British history. Now it is dedicated to honouring African people's contributions to the country. Its UK mission statement is: "Dig deeper, look closer, think bigger".
- How the arts can empower African and Afro diaspora | World Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of global leaders concluded last month in Davos, Switzerland. The timely transition from this global dialogue into Black History Month celebrations each year offers a chance to explore how the significant impact of Black individuals and communities can further empower African and Afro diaspora peoples on global discourse concerning the key issues of our ...
- The Black Lives Matter movement explained | World Economic ForumThe movement was born in 2013, after the man who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, was cleared of his murder. A Californian activist, Alicia Garza, responded to the jury’s decision on Facebook with a post that ended: “Black people. I love you. I love us. Our lives matter.”
- Celebrating Black History Month and social justice through artThis week marks the start of Black History Month in the United States. The annual observance is also officially recognized in many countries , including Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Panama, Costa Rica, Ireland and the United Kingdom, in celebration of persons of African descent as a means of cultural inclusion and recognition of their ...
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