Black History Month resources for 2026

October marks Black History Month in the UK and Ireland, a time dedicated to recognising and celebrating the achievements, history and contributions of Black people. Explore Black History Month activities, lessons and assemblies designed for secondary students, with resources designed to help you engage learners with influential individuals, significant events and diverse perspectives. From Black British history and the Windrush generation to civil rights, literature, science and the arts, these premium and free resources can support meaningful learning across the curriculum.

Black History Month resources

Black British history

Explore resources on Black British history, from the Black Tudors and the Windrush generation to influential individuals who have shaped Britain's history, culture and society. Created by organisations including the British Red Cross, The National Archives, Google and the Tes author community, these resources help bring diverse histories, spanning centuries of British history, to life. You can also find additional resources on Windrush here.

Empire Windrush: Early Black Presence
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Empire Windrush: Early Black Presence

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What do the sources reveal about an early Black presence in Britain? Black people have lived in Britain for over two thousand years. Some came to Britain with the Roman invasion in 43CE and they became an important part of British society throughout the medieval ages and beyond. Evidence shows that...
The Ivory Bangle Lady Black History Month
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The Ivory Bangle Lady Black History Month

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The discovery of the Ivory Bangle Lady is a great way to bring black British history into your history lessons. The Ivory Bangle Lady is important in developing an understanding of the diverse history and cultural heritage of Britain. The Ivory Bangle Lady's remains were found in York and showed ...
Black History Month 2026 (Black British history)
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Black History Month 2026 (Black British history)

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This lesson allows students to take a journey through Black British History - from the times of Ancient Rome; to the courageous service in the World Wars; the resilience of the Windrush Generation and the powerful civil-rights turning points of the 1970s-90s. The lesson ends with a creative task, ex...
Celebrating Black History Month UK
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Celebrating Black History Month UK

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Black History Month started over a hundred years ago in the US, as a way to bring Black voices and stories to discussions of history. It was first recognised in the UK in the 1980s, organised in October by Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, to acknowledge 150 years of Caribbean freedom and the 100th birthday of Ma...

Black History Month activities and worksheets

A diverse collection of Black History Month activities and worksheets to share with your students during lessons, form time, or morning work this October. These resources range from independent research tasks and comprehension worksheets to creative craft activities and classroom display materials, offering plenty of engaging options to choose from. For even more inspiration, explore additional resources from Penguin’s Lit in Colour collection.

Black History Month Quiz
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Black History Month Quiz

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This resource contains a fully editable, 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Black History Month (African-American Month) celebrated in the UK in October and the USA in February. There are 3 multiple choice answers. An answer sheet is provided to record answers. Sample questions: Where can mo...
Black History Month Classroom Door Display
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Black History Month Classroom Door Display

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A collection of 10 Black Heroes of History that can be displayed on different days of Black History Month. The document also includes a title page to bring awareness to BHM and a page explaining the reason why it is celebrated. There is also some reccomended reading at the end of the document. Th...
INFLUENTIAL BLACK WOMEN - 2 code breakers
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INFLUENTIAL BLACK WOMEN - 2 code breakers

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Here are 2 sets of codebreakers featuring INFLUENTIAL BLACK WOMEN with answers. Dive into the fascinating world of cryptography with a tribute to some extraordinary minds. In celebration of Black excellence, there are two sets of codebreakers, each brimming with the brilliance and resilience of Bla...
Black History Month - Black Scientist Trail
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Black History Month - Black Scientist Trail

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A great way to celebrate Black History Month! Who am I Posters of 11 Black Scientists. Pupils must read each poster and find out the names of the scientists in them. PDF contains Posters, Pupil Sheet and answers. Schools may reward a price for the correct submissions.
Black History Month POP-UP Craftivity
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Black History Month POP-UP Craftivity

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This is a great craft for students to complete for Black History Month. Please make sure you print and photocopy on legal size paper (8 1/2 x 14). Includes the following people: ROSA PARKS JESSE OWENS JACKIE ROBINSON HARRIET TUBMAN SARAH E. GOODE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BEN CARSON S...
Black History Month Word Search
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Black History Month Word Search

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Black History Month: This black history month word search celebrates the African American heroes throughout history. The solution to the puzzle is included. This Word Search contains the following people: Booker T. Washington Coretta Scott King Dorothy Height Elijah M...

Black History Month lessons

Whether you're looking for subject-inspired content or simply something meaningful to share with your students, we have a wide range of Black history lessons that cover a variety of topics and themes designed to support inclusive and thought-provoking learning throughout October. You can also find additional resources on Martin Luther King Jr here.

Black History Month assemblies

Discover Black History Month assemblies to share with your students and inspire discussion in whole-school or smaller group settings. From exploring what Black History Month is and why we celebrate it, to breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes, these assemblies offer something for everyone.

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