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Black History Month 2026

During October, we’re excited to be celebrating Black History Month 2026. This year’s theme is ‘Honouring Our Communities’, focussing on recognising everyday contributions of Black people across Britain.

There are lots of ways you and the people you support can participate in Black History Month. Check out some ideas below.

  1. Explain Black History Month to the people you support using Learning Disability England’s accessible resources. They explore the theme of racism, as told by Black people with support needs, and learn more about the history of the Black Lives Matter movement. Just follow this link: Black History Month – Learning Disability England  
  2. Attend an event, or hold your own! The official Black History Month webpage has a fantastic directory of Black History Month events taking place. Click here to see what’s happening in your area.
  3. Get involved with our What To Do session on 7th October which is an introduction to Hip Hop with rapper and producer Nutty P. Joined by a traditional African dance and music specialist and a pioneering DJ, we’ll play games, and share the musicians and songs that have shaped the music we love today. Click here for more information on how to join.

Our Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Colleague Inclusion Network 

This is a space for colleagues to come together and ensure our organisation is representative of diverse communities – welcoming members and allies to share their voices. Email ColleagueInclusionNetworks@c-i-c.co.uk to join, if you’re a colleague at Community Integrated Care.

Recognise Black artists  

  • Oprah Daily recommends 25 books by Black authors to read in your lifetime.   

Support a Black-owned business 

Click here to visit Black2Business – a directory of Black-owned businesses across the UK. 

The Strategist lists 101 brilliant Black-owned, UK-based businesses you can support. 

Podcasts  

  • Code Switch  
  • Black Scot Pod  
  • Black History Bites  
  • Good Ancestor Podcast  
  • Say Your Mind by Kelechi Okafor  
  • The Read  
  • Therapy for Black Girls Podcast  
  • Black Girl Songbook  
  • Dear Culture  
  • Balanced Black Girl  
  • Black Gals Livin’  
  • Black Women Travel Podcast  
  • Brit(ish) Podcast  
  • About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge  
  • Two Twos Podcast  
  • Stories That Stick  
  • Dope Black Women  
  • Goal Diggers  
  • Off the Cuff Pod  

 

People. Passion. Potential.