Our theme for Black History Month 2022 is Time for Change : Action Not Words

To get to a better tomorrow, we can’t just focus on the past. We can acknowledge and learn from it, but to improve the future, we need action, not words.

At BGS we believe we need to come together around a shared common goal to achieve a better world for everyone.

To ensure real change, we need real support from our allies. It’s time to reset your mindset and support us with actions, not words. 

Being an ally means moving beyond short-term or performative gestures and taking real, long-term action.  As an individual, it means actually practising what you preach.

In the wake of 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests, many organisations and individuals committed to tackling racism. This was done around the world by taking the time to learn about the black experience and additionally, in the UK, this included learning about the historical legacy of colonialism and slavery.

That was an important step forward, but it won’t fundamentally change institutional racism today. 

As part of our efforts, we have been having assemblies this week around this theme and Members of the Sixth form/ Diversity team are contributing to Pause for thought.

They have also created a Friday quiz for all forms. Through our work on Allyship which is year long we continue to be committed to this year's theme for Black History Month. 

Time for Change: Action Not Words.