{"id":1733,"date":"2019-11-12T12:29:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T12:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality-2\/?page_id=1733"},"modified":"2024-08-06T16:01:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T15:01:15","slug":"bhm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/news-and-reports\/events-and-activities\/events-and-activities-archive\/bhm","title":{"rendered":"Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-66b23ab8aad4a\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-66b23ab8aad4a-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What is Black History Month?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Black History Month was first celebrated in the UK in 1987 and takes place every year in October.<\/p>\n<p>Black History Month aims to raise awareness of Black lives and contributions. Often excluded from history books, it&#8217;s a time to share stories and address the balance.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Black people have lived in the UK for hundreds of years &#8211; probably as far back as the 12th century. But if you are an adult who grew up in the UK, how many books or history lessons covered positive stories about Black people or even stories of Black people in diverse roles and positions of power or leadership?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Of course, Black history and inclusion should be recognised all year round, but Black History Month, like many national and international events, provides an opportunity to put aside everything else we are juggling and pay greater attention to a topic that has often been overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-66b23ab8aad4a-1\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What does &#8216;Black&#8217; mean?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>The term Black is often used as a &#8216;political&#8217; term that acknowledges the oppression or exploitation Black-African and other ethnic groups have experienced through colonialism, slavery, or racism &#8211; whether that is ignorance, avoidance, hate crime, harassment or exclusion because of skin colour, national or ethnic origin.<\/p>\n<p>DCC&#8217;s Black History Month wishes to explore the stories of anyone who considers themselves BAME* which we will collectively refer to as Black including, but not limited to, people whose heritage is: Black African\/African Caribbean, East Asian (China, Hong Kong, Japan etc), South Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc) and Southeast Asian (Philippines, Thailand etc.), Arab\/Middle Eastern, Romany Gypsy\/Roma, and the first peoples of the Americas and Australasia.<\/p>\n<p>*The terms &#8216;BME&#8217; or &#8216;BAME&#8217; (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) are also commonly used but &#8216;minority ethnic&#8217; on its own should be avoided as globally, and in some districts in the UK, Black \/ Asian people are not a minority. Some people also view the term &#8216;minority&#8217; as implying marginal or less important, although that is not its intention.<\/p>\n<p>The political term Black differs from the ethnicity classification often used in diversity monitoring. In the UK Census &#8216;Black&#8217; is used to describe African\/African Caribbean ethnic origin only, and Asian, Arab and other ethnicities are categorised separately. BAME can also sometimes be used to include other people who are not included in the &#8216;White British&#8217; category such as &#8216;White other&#8217; (this can include White French, White Australian, White American etc). Not everyone likes being &#8216;categorised&#8217; in this way but generally, the term BAME is useful in the context of diversity monitoring and analysis and for highlighting issues of racial inequality and racism.<\/p>\n<p>How does the UK Black History Month differ from the American Black History Month?<\/p>\n<p>American Black History Month refers to people of Black-African origin and is focussed on the civil rights movement. Whilst its origins started in the early twentieth century, Black History Month was first officially celebrated in February 1970. In America, the term &#8216;people of colour&#8217; may also be used. The terms &#8216;coloured&#8217; and &#8216;non-White&#8217; should be avoided.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s on #BHM2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are running an event in Devon to mark Black History Month, <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gzehjWjLP0S7S5l_d_1b-3k2zoamfoJKgcKfgFq7GXBUMlU4TlFZNURWSlhFWjZOMjU0WkEyN1k3Sy4u\" rel=\"noopener\">please tell us<\/a> and we will add it to our calendar of events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">What is happening?<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Where is it happening?<\/th><th scope=\"col\">When is it happening?<\/th><th scope=\"col\">How do I get involved?<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Find out more<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Start the Week Discussions<\/td><td>Online<\/td><td>Every Monday evening during October<\/td><td>See below<\/td><td>See below<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Devon Sunrise will be running a number of online events to mark Black History Month<\/td><td>Online &#8211; social media platforms and YouTube<\/td><td>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>16th October, 7pm: Live Q&amp;A with Kevin Maxwell.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Following his book, Forced Out, which recounts how he was abused by fellow police officers for his race and sexuality, Kevin&nbsp; joins us for a live Q&amp;A to discuss his book and his experiences.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>TBC Date: Intergenerational Conversations in Devon.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Tune in to watch a conversation about being black and living in Devon between generations- and what we can learn about then and now.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Mon 26th 11am: African Necklaces &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Half Term Kids Craft:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Join Natali from Sunrise for this fun half term kids craft to celebrate Black History Month by making African necklaces. Join her to learn about black culture and history and make a fun necklace to keep.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>All month:<\/strong> Celebrating black icons: interactive social media conversations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #000000; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">Follow Sunrise on social media for dates and further information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Examples of how you can get involved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Put your questions to Kevin Maxwell via social media.<\/li>\n<li>Take part in an online craft activity &#8211; make an African necklace (half term child craft activity).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @SunriseDevon<\/span><\/p>\n<p>North Devon Sunrise: <a href=\"mailto:admin@northdevonsunrise.org\">admin@northdevonsunrise.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tel: <a href=\"tel:01271328915\">01271 328915<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>School activities<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><i><span style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/td><td><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #000000; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/inclusion\/ethnic-minority-and-traveller-support\/anti-racism-in-schools\/\">Anti-Racism in Schools<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/inclusion\/ethnic-minority-and-traveller-support\/anti-racism-in-schools\/black-history-resources\/\">Black History Month &#8211; Resources for Schools<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/inclusion\/ethnic-minority-and-traveller-support\/anti-racism-in-schools\/anti-racism-resources-for-teachers\/\">Library of anti-racism resources for teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Screening of Joanna Vassa &#8211; a film by Jason Young<\/td><td>You Tube screening<\/td><td><i><span style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">Thursday 22nd October 2020 &#8211; 7pm<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/td><td><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #000000; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h5tMlpEbcbs\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch via this You Tube link<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/td><td>\n<p>The story of the daughter of the 18th century writer and abolitionist, Gustavus Vassa, otherwise known as Olaudah Equiano.<\/p>\n<p>Joanna Vassa married a Congregational minister in Appledore and lived there between 1821 and 1826.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1727320\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Further information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article on Torbay&#8217;s Black Sailors<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><i><span style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/td><td><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #000000; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wearesouthdevon.com\/torbays-black-sailors\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evening event to celebrate<br>Black History Month<\/td><td><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">Zoom<\/span><b><\/b><i><\/i><u><\/u><\/td><td><i><span style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">22nd October 2020, between 6.30 and 8.30pm<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/td><td><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #000000; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,'Segoe UI','Segoe WP',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">You are welcome to present a poem or writing by someone you admire or about someone who inspires you. (3 mins max each person)<br>Alternatively you might just want to come and listen to others present &#8211; do join us.<\/span><\/span><\/td><td>For more information and to book a place please contact:<br>j.paget@plymouthrec.org.<br>A link on how to join the event will be sent after a booking has been made.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start the Week Discussions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Devon Development Education, in partnership with the County Council, are running a series of weekly discussions about Black History in Devon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The events will take place on Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><br><h3>Telling Our Stories &#8211; Finding Our Roots: Devon\u2019s Multi-Cultural History<\/h3><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday 5th October 2020, 18.00 to 19.30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interesting stories from Crystal Carter, Sandhya Dave and Ghee Bowman.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join online at <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/99127661485?pwd=Y01WeDJxdlhPNU1BSmFzTHU4ZXhYQT09\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/99127661485?pwd=Y01WeDJxdlhPNU1BSmFzTHU4ZXhYQT09<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting ID: 991 2766 1485<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passcode: 276953<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><br><h3>Celebrating Windrush in Devon \u2013 Our Windrush Stories<\/h3><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday 12th October 2020, 18.00 to 19.30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chaired by Desmond Kumar with Anne Madray, Krish Madray, Dave Samuels and Euten Lindsay.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join online at&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/97373519474?pwd=M3o0dllDd0xPMzV3ZzNwUjg5OUJxdz09\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/97373519474?pwd=M3o0dllDd0xPMzV3ZzNwUjg5OUJxdz09<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting ID: 973 7351 9474<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passcode: 766810<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><br><h3>Is there still a place for Black History Month?<\/h3><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday 19th October 2020, 18.00 to 19.30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panel discussion chaired by Sandhya Dave<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join online at&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/93764989576?pwd=VXI1SjBSbktoemhlWjd4YjZ0eUFodz09\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/93764989576?pwd=VXI1SjBSbktoemhlWjd4YjZ0eUFodz09<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting ID: 937 6498 9576<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passcode: 857325<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><br><h3>Black Futures \u2013 a discussion about taking action and campaigning for change<\/h3><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday 26th October 2020,18.00 to 19.30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panel discussion chaired by Sandhya Dave with Sara Hurley (Into The Mix \/ Blazing Tales), Kalkidan Legesse (Sanchos Dress), Maia Thomas (BLM Devon), Jo Hooper (Devon CC Equality)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join online at <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/97983562180?pwd=bzloWTJkdGQ5aXZ1YjlWZHRUQWwvZz09\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/97983562180?pwd=bzloWTJkdGQ5aXZ1YjlWZHRUQWwvZz09<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting ID: 979 8356 2180<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passcode: 106636<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2381 alignleft\" style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #000000; float: left; quot;quot;quot;quot;,sans-serif;font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; height: 112.93px; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; max-width: 640px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; margin: 4px 24px 12px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DCC-Logo-supported-800x317.jpg\" alt=\"Supported by Devon County Council\" width=\"285\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DCC-Logo-supported-800x317.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DCC-Logo-supported-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DCC-Logo-supported-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DCC-Logo-supported-640x254.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DCC-Logo-supported.jpg 968w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2382 alignnone\" style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #000000; float: right; quot;quot;quot;quot;,sans-serif;font-size: 28.8px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; height: 197.78px; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 43.2px; max-width: 640px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; margin: 4px 0px 12px 24px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DDE-logo.png\" alt=\"Devon Development Education\" width=\"382\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DDE-logo.png 591w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/equality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2020\/09\/DDE-logo-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><b><\/b><i><\/i><u><\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MyStory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We also want to hear from BAME people living in Devon willing to share their personal stories for a future exhibition, by answering three questions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the perspective of your ethnic \/ cultural background, what has changed for you since growing up in, or coming to, the UK? What do you remember from your childhood, teenage years, as a young adult \/ student?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is it currently like to live in Devon as a person with BAME heritage? How does this compare with your childhood \/ youth? Are there particular places or happenings that you think celebrate or support ethnic \/ cultural diversity well? To what extent do you feel \u2018visible\u2019 in your community or to businesses and services and is this visibility one of respect and understanding?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why is exploring cultural heritage such as celebrating Black History Month important?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can share your stories anonymously, but if you are able to tell us who you are and share photographs (maybe of your childhood?) then it will make the exhibition all the more interesting. You can take part as a family too or submit a video. To take part &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gzehjWjLP0S7S5l_d_1b-3k2zoamfoJKgcKfgFq7GXBUQUxKTFczUkVLREVaRDAxMlpZV0c1UlRDWi4u\" rel=\"noopener\">complete our questionnaire<\/a> or email your responses to <a style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #0066cc; quot;quot;quot;quot;,sans-serif;font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\" href=\"mailto:equality@devon.gov.uk\">us<\/a><span style=\"float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,'Nimbus Sans L',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources and further information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Black History Month UK official website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcentredevon.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Centre Devon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Culture Yard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s on #BHM2020 If you are running an event in Devon to mark Black History Month, please tell us and we will add it to our calendar of events: What is happening? 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