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- Love of the culture
- Oct 10, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 15, 2020
What a year it has been, very unexpected to say the least. But it’s true when they say ‘when there is darkness there is light.’ We as a community have been fighting for years for our voices to be heard but it saddens me that numerous lives had to be lost in order for our voices to be heard.
Black Lives Matter protests sparked an uproar around the world, showing people that racial injustice is a global issue, one that needs everyone to come and stand together if we are to see real impactful change. But we can not stop just at the protests, more needs to be done!
I’m sure, I’m not the only one that has enjoyed seeing people come together to support black people, whether that’s by supporting and buying from black businesses, through countless donation to the movement’s and other causes fighting for the anti-racist struggle, showing solidarity, getting clued up about the anti-racist struggle. It’s these everyday actions that will lead us to see the change we truly need.
For us folks in the UK, October is black history month. Many would agree with the notion that one month out of the year is nowhere near enough to celebrate black excellence. 31/365 days does not come close to the countless number of people who make it their life's work to better the community 730/8760 hours is not enough time to pay tribute to the people who have paved the way so we can have a better tomorrow. For many of us, black history month is more than just a month but our lives. We celebrate, support, and admire those who have come before us all year long. It’s a shame others can only catch a glimpse of our greatness once a year.
In celebration of black history month, Love of the culture has decided to share amazing events, activities, content that is happening in the UK and online. We’ll be updating you on upcoming events so be sure to follow our instagram page @loveofthecultre_
If you are organising an event in support to black history month or a business owner who wants to share their services/ products, be sure to get in touch and we will be more than happy to get it out to the Love of the culture community.
You don’t have to be from the UK or black to participate or show your support, everyone is welcome.
''I'm convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they're stones that don't matter. As long as you're breathing, it's never too late to do some good.'' - Maya Angelou
This month
The Starts Are Bright exhibition presents: Zimbabwe through the sys of its young painters from Cyrene
Opening times are Tuesday-Friday from 11 am to 3 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Book a slot online now
African history project presents: The Black Feminine: Lecture series 'From Antiquity to Hip Hop' (Online)
The virtual Sunday book club present: Black History Month Book Reviews
Every Sunday in October at 5pm The virtual Sunday book club will be hosting a book club meeting to discuss 2 books written by authors of Afro-Caribbean heritage. They also have guest authors joining the discussions. Check out their instagram page for more information
African history project presents: The Black Feminine: Lecture series 'Black Female Activism'
(Online)
Pintrest presents: Black Gold (Online)
A month long celebration of Black businesses & Creators for underrepresented groups and allies. Online business festival, providing inspiration through untold stories, hear from seasoned entrepreneurs and get practical business tips from experts on everything from creating a sustainable business and brand - to how to get investment funding.
Black Travel Summit Presents: Movement
Movement, in partnership with the Dream Defenders, will be a two-day discussion, on October 17-18, 2020, on Black representation in the travel industry, the importance of the Movement for Black Lives, effectively supporting Black-owned businesses, creating our own success in and/or outside of the travel industry, creating generational wealth and more!
https://blacktravelsummit.com/
