October is Black History Month.
Dr Farhat Mushtaq, chair of NHS Lanarkshire’s Ethnic Minority Employee Network (EMEN), has made a video message for staff:
- Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/616902071
- You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sENeSlum3Y&t=5s
Dr Mushtaq said: “This October, NHS Lanarkshire celebrates its first ever Black History Month.
“Black History Month continues to recognise the continued sacrifices, achievements and contributions of black people in the UK and around the world. It is a reminder of the need for continued action against racism, inequality and injustice.
“This year’s campaign theme is ‘Proud to be Me’. It was inspired by the 2020 Black Lives Matter events and it will invite people of all ages and colours throughout the UK to share what they are proud to be.”
BHM has been observed since 1987 and aims to celebrate important people and events in the history of people of African and Caribbean descent.
Chris Kimber, equality and diversity advisor, said: “During Black History Month we will be tweeting, posting on our EMEN Teams page; facts, profiles, webinars and words of celebration.
“We would love you to help celebrate by following us on Twitter @EqualityNHSL or join the network by emailing emen.staffnetwork@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.”
