People love living in Hammersmith and Fulham. It’s diverse, we care about our neighbours, and we don’t like unfairness. To ensure young Hammersmith and Fulham share in those values too, in the run up to Black History Month this October, we launched an investigation into the borough’s own black history.
During the last academic year 2021-2022 many schools have participated in a number of initiatives and webinars celebrating the borough’s rich diverse community via our Power of Representation sessions.
We are excited to share with you some upcoming events to support your school with Black History Month in October.
As we prepare for Black History Month 2022 and inviting schools to be part of Breaking the October barrier Representation 365 on 6 October, the Learning Partnership has set up a resource hub to support your schools with resources and activities.
The resources below have been created in partnership with the British Museum to support Black History Month 2022 for all key stages in schools.
Below you will find short videos you can use in your classroom about prominent black figures in history that relate to the national curriculum.
Prominent Black Figure – Nanny of the Maroons
WATCH –
NM Biographical information for teachers
NM Historical background for teachers
NM Learning questions and activities
Prominent Black Figure – Francis Barber
Francis Barber Learning questions and activities
British Museum Ignatius Sancho
He is a Associate Professor in the History of Science and Technology at the University of Warwick. He has provided resources for schools. See below
Electromagnetic Waves – GCSE Physics
Life Cycle of a Star – GCSE Physics
Model of the Atom – GCSE Physics
Nuclear Equations – GCSE Physics
ITV – Black History Timeline
Since the 1950s, Black people have played an important role in ITV programmes. This timeline celebrates those who pushed through doors, broke glass ceilings and changed attitudes by appearing on mainstream television. These trailblazers paved the way for future Black TV stars in the UK.
Click here
Download Posters
Black History visual plan going forward from Black History Month. Click here
A3 Profiles
Historic figure A3 Adult poster
Historic figure A3 Primary poster
Book list
WATCH – A story of a Windrush generation girl who came to Britain in 1960 from the Caribbean. Adapted from the book Coming to England, which was written for children everywhere. Click here
In order to educate our pupils on this important event in Black British History, I attach some resources and educational videos to be shared with your classes.
The Windrush Song (Excellent starter for all year groups!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhdVZ1HiOGU
Coming to England (EYFS – CBeebies Bedtime Stories)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZUHEMM4shI
What is the Windrush generation? (KS1 – Newsround)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si3IRAPJkkU
Baroness Floella Benjamin speaks about Black History Month (KS2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSGSlmqbpwo
Urbanwise – Hammersmith and Fulham Black History – YouTube
Tate London – Black Art and Identities.
‘I couldn’t find images of us that I recognised. I could find lots of parodies of black womanhood. So something new was needed. Something that I felt was more authentic.’ Claudette Johnson –Clickhereto explore now
When Mr Mandela Came to Townis the debut children’s book by Kemi Bamgbose.
As a child, Kemi took the day off school to see the newly elected President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, on his historic trip to Brixton, following 27 years imprisonment for campaigning against Apartheid Rule, joining with thousands of others for this momentous occasion, in July 1996.
Join Kemi as she explores the inspiration behind her book – which is a creative reimagining of that day, reads a chapter or two and for a few creative activities for children to take part in! Copies will be available to purchase after the session. – Please register for a tickethere
Remembering Slavery. Update from Urbanwise.
The resource aims to inform and enrich teaching and learning about the Transatlantic Slave trade and its consequences by tracing the links of people and places in Hammersmith and Fulham to enslavement, the slave trade and its abolition. It traces the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants, detailing their presence and experiences in the local area. It also celebrates the contribution of the black community to the development of this diverse, multicultural borough.
Clickhere
WATCH– A short film of a Black History walk in Notting Hill / Portobello Road for local residents and people interested in this aspect of British History. We worked with a local young actor and musician, Emmanuel Simon, as the storyteller. We filmed him on a walk along Portobello and Golborne roads, telling the story of this area’s rich black history, including the arrival of the Windrush, the founding of the carnival, racism experienced by arrivals from the Caribbean and the wonderful musical heritage. A member of our staff researched the history and help create the script and film. Co-produced and edited by Alex Diaz (alxdz.co.uk / th3cult.co.uk) with the collaboration of local artist Renata Fernandez (www.renatafernandez.com) for portraits. Thanks to our funders Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund (Young Grenfell Fund)
Clickhere
Download booklet – Black history timeline pre and post 19oo.
People love living in Hammersmith and Fulham. It’s diverse, we care about our neighbours, and we don’t like unfairness. To ensure young Hammersmith and Fulham share in those values too, in the run up to Black History Month this October, we launched an investigation into the borough’s own black history.
Clickhere
BBC Primary and Secondary Resources
Windrush Day 2021: Celebrations and storytelling
Ms Flearys Virtual Black History Library 2021
Windrush Reading Comprehension
Lined Black and White Portrait