Today marks the start of Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Black culture, heritage and history. This years theme is #ReclaimingNarratives, which is about challenging the narratives that have historically marginalised Black achievements and instead highlighting stories of resilience, success and empowerment. As a social work charity, this Black History Month we want to celebrate and recognise individuals such as Paul Stephenson, who fought for racial equality and justice and Professor Carlene Firmin, whose research amplifies the voices of young Black individuals and challenges stereotypes. Their work, alongside many others, highlights the impact Black social workers have played in shaping society and the profession. Alongside this month being an opportunity to celebrate Black heritage and culture it also serves as a reminder that there is still more work to be done to tackle acts of racism and discrimination that many individuals, children and families face. This October lets raise awareness on how we can be better allies to all.

Posted by Fellowship team at 2024-10-01 15:17:13 UTC