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".

Feb 5, 2024 · 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 ...

Feb 16, 2022 · 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.

Feb 3, 2023 · Black History Month can be recognized in the workplace and can help make a positive difference for your organization. Listed are four Black History Month activities for the workplace inspired by ADP's Black/African-American business resource group. Additionally, start thinking about strengthening and maintaining DE&I in your workplace, advises ADP.

Feb 25, 2021 · 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 ...

Aug 11, 2016 · 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.”

Feb 15, 2021 · But the contributions of Black people don’t just apply to Black history, or even simply American or Canadian history. Black people have impacted politics, culture and the economy around the world; Black history is world history. Here are seven figures that show that the story of Black people has always had global impact.

Mar 1, 2024 · The UN celebrated it for the first time in 1975 and in 1996 it announced its first annual theme: "Celebrating the past, Planning for the Future". How is the day marked around the world? International Women’s Day is celebrated as a national holiday by countries across the globe, with women often given flowers and gifts – and there are IWD ...

Mar 1, 2024 · Appointed in 2019, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud is the first woman in Saudi Arabia’s history to serve in the role of Ambassador to the United States. Al-Saud is a strong advocate for women's empowerment and gender equality in Saudi Arabia.

Dec 17, 2024 · Davos, like the Forum itself, is a sum of many parts. It is the hard work of thousands of people year-round – whether they are a business leader advocating for change, a Forum expert managing an initiative or one of the many individuals who make up its communities worldwide and take action locally – that generate the progress that ultimately makes a …