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The UK Black History Zone ran from 4 to 15 October 2021. The activity featured historians and activists championing Black historical figures from Roman Britain to the 20th century. Download the Zone Report (pdf) ❯ The Historical Figures 8 historians created a profile for 8 historical figures in the Zone. See the historical figures’ profiles ❯ Students 44 teachers registered to take part from 35 schools. 103 students from 5 schools logged into the Zone. 100% of active students were from target schools: 63% from underserved schools and 37% from widening participation schools. Live chats 7 live chats took place. 6 were school classes booked by teachers and 1 was an additional chat, open to all the students. There was capacity in the Zone for 10 live Chats with 5 on each week. There were an additional 6 Chat requests that could not be filled. On average, 3 historians attended … Continue reading →

Today, Monday 11 October from 4 pm to 5 pm all students can connect with historians, to learn about the figures that helped shape the modern-day UK, in the UK Black History Zone! Students: Log in this afternoon and head to the live Chat. Teachers: create a class and share your unique student registration link to give your students access. Here are some of the historical figures you can learn about today: Ivory Bangle Lady William Cuffay John Blanke Take a look at all the historical figures ❯ Until Friday 15 October, students can read the historical figures profiles and Ask the historians questions about them, at any time. We look forward to you joining us in the UK Black History Zone! ModAlex and the UK Black History Zone Team

From Monday 4 October to Friday 15 October students can connect with historians, to learn about the figures that helped shape the modern-day UK, in the UK Black History Zone. Students can read the historical figures profiles, Ask questions about them and Chat with the historians about them. Here are just some of the historical figures you can learn about, from Roman Britain to the 20th Century: Ivory Bangle Lady The Ivory Bangle Lady lived in Roman Britain during the fourth century AD. Some members of her family came from North Africa. She grew up in either western Britain or in Europe. She moved to York, where she died between the ages of 18 and 23. The things buried with her show she was a rich woman, who may have been connected with the Roman army or with traders. We don’t know much about her life, but we can make … Continue reading →