The theme for BlackHistoryMonth for 2022 is “action not words” – but what does action really look like in 2022 when we’re still facing racial injustice which runs rampant through our society?
, highlighting one of the many examples of denial that often plagues the UK when acknowledging the deep and painful past of racism which is entrenched its society – and it continues to filter through today.and Ian McDonald-Taylor, racism remains an issue at large that seeps into every facet of society – but it isn’t treated like so and it makes it challenging to truly combat it with action when trying to rally everyone to see it for what it is.
“They’ll often suggest ways to work around it rather than address it. I feel like this type of indifference comes from fatigue from dealing with racism so much that they feel worn out. Then there is also the fear of change for some who feel like highlighting Black history somehow means rewriting British history, even though Black History is a critical part of British history.
“Any sustainable movement that leads to social change requires several elements that run simultaneously,” says Akel. “In the case of Black liberation, it is in the words but also in the action. A sustained change cannot happen if we trade one for the other, both are equally as essential. “I think Black History Month is still needed and will be needed until the concept of Black History is fully embraced as part of British history,” admits Ama. “I also believe that the ideas from Black History Month of awareness and acknowledgement ofand history should expand outside of October and be a daily part of British history and cultural awareness.”
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