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Black History Month is more important than ever – but it is being hollowed out

Why we're shining a light on Black stories this month. Plus: The latest from Reform Watch, and everything our team is reading, watching and listening to this week.

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Natalie Morris and The Lead
Oct 09, 2025
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It has never been more vital to ensure minoritised communities have a voice. Pic: Unsplash

October is Black History Month in the UK, but it might have escaped your notice. The annual celebration of Black history, stories and contributions has been a relatively quiet affair so far this year. When I sat down to write this piece, I had to dig deep to find m…

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