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The UK Black History Zone ran from 3 to 21 October and was funded by UKRI. The Zone provided school students from across the UK the opportunity to learn about Black historical figures that helped shape the modern-day UK. Download the Zone Report (pdf) ❯ Historians 15 community and academic historians, specialising in UK Black history, took part, championing 15 historical figures. See the historical figures ❯ Students 382 students from 9 schools across the UK logged into the Zone. 75% of active students were from priority schools: 34% from underserved schools and 42% from widening participation schools. Live Chats 22 live Chats were booked and 19 live Chats took place. On average, 3 historians attended each live Chat.

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 each … Continue reading →