Black History Month resources
UPDATED FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2025
October marks Black History Month in the UK, a time dedicated to recognising and celebrating the achievements, history, and contributions of Black people. To support educators in raising awareness and creating meaningful learning experiences, we have curated a selection of Black History Month activities and assemblies for 2025. These resources are designed to engage students with key figures, movements, and events in Black history. Covering topics such as the Civil Rights Movement, Black Tudors, and Windrush, and highlighting influential individuals including Mary Seacole, Martin Luther King Jr, and Rosa Parks, the materials offer a rich and diverse perspective. All resources are available to download and use in the classroom, helping you to honour Black History Month with thoughtful and impactful teaching.
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 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 Windrush 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.
