Black History Month

Black History Month runs through February in the US and Canada, recognising the history, achievements and contributions of Black people. The UK marks its own Black History Month in October.

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February is Black History Month in the US and Canada, a time to recognise the history, achievements and contributions of Black people, past and present. This month, we encourage you to pick up a book, documentary or podcast by a Black author or creator and share it with the team. We are collecting recommendations in [link to shared list], and we will round up the best ones at the end of the month. Colleagues in the UK will mark it in October.

February is Black History Month in the US and Canada, a time to recognise the history, achievements and contributions of Black people, past and present. This month, we encourage you to pick up a book, documentary or podcast by a Black author or creator and share it with the team. We are collecting recommendations in [link to shared list], and we will round up the best ones at the end of the month. Colleagues in the UK will mark it in October.

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For the company channel on the day.

February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. What book, podcast or film by a Black creator would you recommend to the rest of us? Add it to the thread.

February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. What book, podcast or film by a Black creator would you recommend to the rest of us? Add it to the thread.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Point the team to the recommendations list and any company events this month. - Treat it as a chance to learn, not a one-off post. - Do not ask Black colleagues to educate others unless they have offered to.

- Point the team to the recommendations list and any company events this month.
- Treat it as a chance to learn, not a one-off post.
- Do not ask Black colleagues to educate others unless they have offered to.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Keep the focus on genuine learning and recognition rather than a logo change or a single post. Let colleagues choose whether to share personal experiences, and note that the UK observance is in October so global teams are not confused.

Keep the focus on genuine learning and recognition rather than a logo change or a single post. Let colleagues choose whether to share personal experiences, and note that the UK observance is in October so global teams are not confused.

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Newsletter content ideas

Here's what you could include in your internal newsletter around Black History Month:

Spotlight Black employees and their achievements
Share recommended reading, films, or podcasts
Highlight company commitments to racial equity
Feature historical and contemporary figures making an impact

Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

Black History Month: What we're doing this year
It's Black History Month — here's how you can get involved
This week: Black History Month + team news
1 February: Black History Month at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add Black History Month to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Black History Month. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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