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Introducing the GTC Networks.
Good teaching needs good networks and good networks need good teachers.
The GTC Networks provide support by linking teachers nationally and putting them in touch with the latest research and evidence. They let teachers have a voice at national debates on changes to education.
Resources for Black History Month
October is Black History Month, one month of the year when you are guaranteed to learn something about the Black contribution to the social, political and cultural landscape of Britain, and to the shaping of the modern world.
Black History Month concentrates on a wide range of topics, from discussing the state of Black British literature, to Caribbean cuisine and the black presence in London.
How did it all start?
The Greater London Council (GLC) member Addai-Sebo is credited for putting forward the concept of a Black History Month in Britain, and turning it into what we recognise today. Taking his cue from the American example, he wanted to permanently celebrate Africa's contribution to world civilisation. He also organised some cultural events with colleagues at the GLC and decided that this idea had to be institutionalised. Black History Month UK style was born.
Politicians from all over the UK joined in this undertaking. The first Black History Month event in the UK was held on 1 October 1987. Later, the events spread to other parts of the UK and included other non African ethnic groups.
To find out more about Addai-Sebo and the origins of Black History Month in the UK, visit www.everygeneration.co.uk/addai_sebo_article.htm.
Visit our special ‘Useful websites’ section, celebrating Black History Month
If you and your school are participating in Black History Month, we have listed just a few of the interesting websites that you may find useful to support your work.
Please let us know how you have used them, and if you know of any other good websites that we have not included. Also, we’d like to hear about any activities your school has undertaken for Black History Month. Email us at achieve@gtce.org.uk.
