Hair can get pretty personal. For a lot of people, hair is one of the most important factors of their identity.

And when it comes to black hair, things are often complicated. From weaves and wigs, to afros, to cornrows and braids - black hair can be a political minefield to understand.

On the 55th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, U.S. courts are still divided about African Americans’ right to wear their natural hair in the workplace.

Historically, it has been difficult for members of the African diaspora to see themselves represented in figurative paintings. However, this is beginning to change as contemporary artists like Kerry James Marshall, Kehinde Wiley, Amy Sherald, Henry Taylor, Jordan Casteel, and a number of others are at the forefront of the genre. 

Lists and links to Noire Histoir, The Nod, Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation, Black History Buff Podcast, New Books in African American Studies and other recommendations. 

A social enterprise that aims to deliver black British history all across the UK. They run a range of variety of virtual and in-person programmes to schools, young people and corporations to promote the importance of Black history. They also have curriculum and develop free and licensable resources for schools to teach students about Black history.

For centuries black communities around the world have created hairstyles that are uniquely their own. This history.co.uk website lists hairstyles that span all the way back to the ancient world and continue to weave their way through the social, political and cultural conversations surrounding black identity today. 

Saturday 10tH October was world Mental Health Day. The coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on our mental health and Mind want help to be there for everyone who needs them at this crucial time.

Lambeth Libraries have created a brilliant resource with loads of information on BHM. This year they continue to remember and support the Windrush

generation and acknowledge their struggle for a right to remain and for compensation. This is also a wonderful opportunity to learn about and

celebrate African Caribbean Heritage and Culture, which influence and enrich all our lives.

f you’d like to learn more about Black History month, BlackHistoryMonth.org has historic and current information throughout it's website: information, opinions and reflections.

And why do we need it?

An explanation in Bazaar Magazine about why it's crucial that we celebrate Black History this month and beyond.

Black Theatre Live is a pioneering national consortium of 8 regional theatres led by @taraarts, committed to effecting change for Black Asian Minority Ethnic touring.

CuriousTribe is committed to amplifying the voices of influential black creators, highlighting accounts of 100 Influential Black Voices.

Their goal is to highlight accounts of photographers, content creators, makers, artists, speakers, and online shops with less than 25K followers that regularly post interesting content.

The selection has been lovingly curated by Justin Shiels, @justinmadethat - founder of @curioustribe