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ABOUT
"On this 26th Day of January 2008, in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the proclamation of Survival day, it is hereby announced that the month of July 1-31st is now proclaimed Blak History Month in Australia."
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of the proclamation here
Recognising that Australia is steeped in a rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait history, Blak History Month was proclaimed on the shoulders of giants and a cultural continuum from time immemorial.
July was chosen so as to embrace current celebrations such as NAIDOC week and the Coming of the Light, both of which are community events that serve historic purpose, however it was felt that a day and a week was not enough time given our wealth of hidden history and significant acts of achievement.
FACTS
• ABHM was founded by Sam Cook in July 2008.
• To date, over 527 hidden histories have been unearthed.
• ABHM is syndicated all over the world and taught about in Canada.
• The first profiles covered were Mungo Man & Mungo Lady, whose discovery
re-wrote the ancient story of this land and sent shock-waves around the world.
• We started with a day, then we had a week, now we have a month. Celebrate with us!
COMMUNITY
Led by community and supported by volunteers,
Blak History Month is self-funded and driven. We acknowledge various forms of achievement and success, across all fields and all of our nations.
MISSION
Our mission is to celebrate our achievements globally. Focusing on empowerment, this stems from our desire to tell our own stories and pursue our own ambitions.
OWNERSHIP
Taking ownership of language is crucial to
self-determination. By reclaiming "Blak," we empower ourselves within a society historically disempowering us, promoting our autonomy and opportunity.
INVOLVEMENT
Blak History Month invites participation from all. Share information and alert educators to resources. Your involvement can make a significant impact.