Black History Month (BHM) in Britain has been a four-week period of celebrations since it was introduced twenty years ago. Black History Month, which takes place during October, is an event to be celebrated and welcomed by wider society, as it is a time when people of all nationalities recognise the contributions that black culture has made to Britain and to the wider world.

But is the fact that Black History has one devoted month in some ways ironic, as perhaps this in its self is an act of segregation of culture. Surely it would be fairer to celebrate the culture throughout the year.

There is no doubt that Black History is a very important subject, which allows us to gain a wider insight into the heritage and culture the progress made in society towards gaining acceptance. However, the very fact that there is this ‘window’ of insight, does raise the important fact of why do we not have a separate month for all different cultures?

No one doubts the importance of Black History Month, as it does open people’s minds to the positive influence the culture has made throughout time to society. And it is also important to continue to educate over future generations.

It is however argued that Black History Month has become a “ready made excuse to ignore African history for the other 11 months of the year”, thus promoting segregation. Journalists argue that by dedicating a single month of the year to black history, it provokes a tendency for people to assume that black history is separate from history itself.

Table tables are a factor of education whether it is Chinese new year, Diwali, Black History Month or Hanukkah to name but a few. But let’s not be pigeon holed to learn about and celebrate cultures for a chosen period of the year. Remember that all cultures should be celebrated and learned about and with 2020 Effect’s range of cultural workshops we cover these cultures all year round, this includes Black History Month Workshops.

Popular workshops for black history month are, Jewelry/Mask Making Workshops, Drumming Workshops, African Storytelling Workshops and African Dance Workshops.

African Arts Workshops are available all year round to help make children aware of black history as too are other cultural workshops.

Our African Arts Workshops Include:

  • African Drumming Workshops
  • African Dance Workshops
  • African Storytelling Workshops
  • Afro Brazilian Dance Workshops
  • Caribbean Dance Workshops
  • Hip Hop Theatre Workshops
  • Contemporary Dance & Drama (Slavery)
  • Rap & Spoken Word Workshops
  • African Jewellery Making & Bead Making Workshops
  • African Mask Making Workshops
  • African Textiles & Print Making Workshops

June & July is proving to be extremely busy so secure your dates today! Also remember to book for October’s Black History Month 2011 in advance as we are already taking in bookings.

Call us on 0800 471 4983 for more information or email hello@2020effect.com