Friday 3 November 2023

Broadford Celebrates Black History Month

 

October brought us many joys this year and one of them was the celebrations of Black History Month.

Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society.

Watch Broadford's Whole School Celebration Dance

Song: Jerusalema by Master KG

“I enjoyed dancing to Jerusalem because it was really fun and easy to learn. I love the fact we danced for Black History Month.’ Karimah, Lime


Black History Month's theme this year was, Saluting our Sisters.

Each year group chose a black woman of influence , to research and acknowledge from categories such as Women Who Lead, Innovators and Entrepreneurs, Women Breaking Barriers, Women Who Move Mountains, Sheroes Among Us and Pioneering Voices.

Below are some examples of the Black and Mixed Heritage women that were celebrated throughout the school.

Sheroes Among Us - Halle Bailey


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Women Who Lead : Floella Benjamin

“She was a good person, she helped lots of people." - Darcey


“She really believed in herself.” - Victoria


“Floella was the first TV presenter with beads in hair! ”- Ronnie 


Innovators and Entrepreneurs : Karen Blackett




"It was interesting to learn about Karen Blackett and I enjoyed the art that we did !" - Qhaleed


Women Who Move Mountains : Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock



“We learnt about the scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock. I was impressed with how long she studied for and how much she knew about space.” Olivia 


Acknowledging some of these aspirational Black women and coming together in unity to dance was truly enjoyable!















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