This weekend marks the start of Black History Month, a chance to shine the light on important people and events that have made an impact yet often tend to be neglected by history.
This year’s Black History Month theme is ‘PROUD TO BE’, encouraging people to celebrate being Black and Brown.
Catherine Ross, the editor of Black History Month UK, said this year’s month-long event comes at a ‘challenging time for many Black and Brown people’ due to increased racism and injustice around the world.
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“We wanted the theme of Black History Month 2021 to focus on celebrating being Black or Brown,” she explained.
“To inspire and share the pride people have in their heritage and culture – in their own way, in their own words.”
With that in mind, we’re celebrating the changemakers, the unsung heroes and the sheer talent that represents what it’s like to be Black in Manchester in 2021.
From hairdressers, actors, athletes, singers, business owners and interior designers, these are just some of the many people paving the way for future
