Celebrating Black History Month this October
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Thursday 2 October 2025
October is Black History Month and the theme this year is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
For over 20 years, Black History Month has brought people together to celebrate culture, history and achievements of Black and minority ethnic communities – remembering the past and focusing on the future.
There are lots of ways for you to get involved this year. Take a look at the excellent Black History Month website for articles, profile and history articles and a calendar of events taking place around the country.
Contact is here for all families
Anna Bird, Contact’s CEO says: “At Contact becoming an anti-racist organisation is a priority and we are actively striving for greater equity, diversity and inclusion for our families.
“This is more important than ever, as racism and harmful political talk about immigration are on the rise. There’s a duty on all of us at Contact to stand with the families we support, speak up when we see unfair treatment, and make sure Contact is a place where everyone feels supported—no matter their race, religion, or background.”
What’s on near you this Black History Month?
You’ll find a calendar of events happening across the country on the Black History Month website.
You can also find out more about what’s happening here:
Shining a light on Black children with Down Syndrome
And if you’re in London why not check out the lights at Piccadilly Circus on 6 October when to celebrate both Black History and Down Syndrome Awareness Month, stories of families supported by the Black Down Syndrome Project will illuminate the Piccadilly Circus and highlight the work of world re-knowned photographer, Misan Harriman’s work celebrating Black children with Down syndrome.
