During this podcast we discuss why Black History Month is needed, the importance of visible diverse role models, what we can do better to create meaningful action within equality, diversity and inclusion, and how CIHT members can get involved in Black History Walks activities.

Black History Month is a month dedicated to celebrating Black history, heritage and culture, and the iconic figures that have contributed so much including across the transport sector. This year we want to make it about more – as the theme of this year’s Black History Month is ‘Time for Change: Action not Words’ and we wanted to explore what the month of action involves and why, along with what we can all do to take meaningful action. Listen to learn more about Black History Month, stay at the forefront of your profession and hear where you can find some great resources.

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Podcast Guest 

Tony Warner, Founder of Black History Walks

Community activist, guerrilla historian and published author. Tony has been exhibiting educational and empowering films about Africa and Caribbean history since 2000, and coordinating Black History tours, river cruises and talks as well as collaborating with the Nubian Jak charity. 

Resources:

https://www.ciht.org.uk/news/ciht-celebrates-key-transport-figures-this-black-history-month/

https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/

https://blackhistorywalks.co.uk/

To find out more about what we’re doing to progress equality, diversity and inclusion, head here.

To develop your knowledge and stay ahead in your profession, visit CIHT Learn.

To sign up to our Diversity & Inclusion Charter, head here.