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".
Black History Month and a decade of Black Lives Matter | World …
2022年2月16日 · 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: Davos 2023 on racial equity | World …
2023年2月7日 · February is Black History Month in the US and the theme in 2023 is ‘Black Resistance’. Businesses are increasingly expected to take a stand on issues of social equity, including discrimination, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer.
Black History Month: 5 Black environmentalists you should know
2021年2月25日 · February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. More work needs to be done to address systemic racism in the environmental field, coupled with a greater push for environmental equity. From environmental justice advocates to scientists and social entrepreneurs, here are some of those working to raise awareness of the issues impacting the ...
Black historical figures who shook the world, from a warrior queen …
2021年2月15日 · February marks Black History Month in the United States and Canada, a time to reflect on the ways Black people have contributed to society. But the contributions of Black people don’t just apply to Black history, or even simply American or Canadian history.
Celebrating Black History Month and social justice through art
This 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 ...
The Black Lives Matter movement explained | World Economic …
2016年8月11日 · The 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.”
65% of Adults Think Race, Ethnicity or National Origin Affects Job ...
2021年2月26日 · As Black History Month in the United States draws to a close, awareness of the impacts of race, ethnicity and national origin on opportunities in life is exceptionally high. It follows a tumultuous year when the pandemic put inequality into the spotlight , and events in the US sparked international protests as long-simmering, systemic racial ...
Racism and racial injustice | World Economic Forum
2021年4月22日 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …
How wearing natural hairstyles harms the job prospects of Black …
2021年2月11日 · As companies reflect on how to support Black people at work during the month of February, inclusive hiring practices – and more scrutiny of how assessments on professional appearance are made, and what subconsciously negative judgments may be made about Black women candidates based on their natural hairstyles – may be a good place to start.