Black History Month

EDM number 591 in 2015-16, proposed by Angela Crawley on 26/10/2015.
Categorised under the topics of Cultural heritage and Ethnic groups.

That this House recognises October as Black History Month; celebrates the vital role that black and minority ethnic people have played in the history of this country; believes that the continued learning and understanding of black and minority ethnic history promotes integration and respect in communities; appreciates the work of community groups and organisations in the promotion of minority ethnic groups in civil society; applauds the record number of black and minority ethnic hon. Members in this Parliament; and calls on the House to consider the rich contributions to culture and science in this country by people of African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Asian descent.

This motion has been signed by a total of 35 MPs.