Stories that shape us: Honouring our communities, inspiring our future

Our Black History Month 2026 resource pack for secondary classrooms

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the people, stories and contributions that have shaped our communities, while encouraging pupils to think about how they can help create a fairer future.

Inspired by this year’s theme, Honouring Our Communities, this resource pack includes activities for secondary pupils, helping them explore Black history, equality and the importance of sharing different perspectives.

The pack includes:

• Reading lists: books and poetry by Black authors, celebrating diverse voices, experiences and stories
• Classroom activities: age-appropriate tasks exploring Black History Month, equality, representation and community
• Homework activities: a speech-writing task encouraging students to consider how they can help shape a fairer, more inclusive future.
• Key vocabulary: opportunities to explore and use key words to express ideas and deepen understanding

You may also be interested in sharing our other Black History Month resources with your classes:

Muhammad Ali - learn about the Black American’s achievements in the boxing ring and as an activist for Black rights.

Apartheid - learn about the discrimination faced by Black people in South Africa and the long struggle for equal rights.

Harlem Renaissance - learn about the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, when Black culture flourished in New York City.