Linda Bellos- Black British Pioneer

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Linda Bellos for Kids – Black British Pioneers

Discover Linda Bellos for kids with this fun and educational Black British history resource from My Iwe.

Part of the Black British Pioneers series, this child-friendly resource introduces children to Linda Bellos and her important role in helping to establish Black History Month in the UK.

Linda Bellos is a British activist and campaigner who has spent many years working to make Britain a fairer and more equal place. She played an important role in the early development of Black History Month in Britain and supported efforts to recognise and celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Black people.

Learn About Linda Bellos

Children can discover important moments from Linda’s life, including becoming Leader of Lambeth Council in 1986 and the celebration of the first UK Black History Month in October 1987.

They will also learn about Linda being appointed an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2007 New Year Honours for her work promoting equality and diversity in Britain.

A Black History Resource for Children

This Linda Bellos for kids resource has been designed to make Black British history interesting and accessible to young learners.

The resource includes an easy-to-read biography, interesting facts, a simple timeline and activities that encourage children to remember what they have learned and carry out their own research.

It can be used by children, parents, teachers and schools and is perfect for:

• Black History Month activities
• Black British history lessons
• Classroom activities
• Homeschool learning
• Educational activities at home
• Learning about inspirational Black British people

Discover Black British Pioneers

Learning about people such as Linda Bellos can help children discover more about Black British history and the people who helped shape modern Britain.

Continue exploring the My Iwe Black British Pioneers series and discover more inspiring people who have helped shape Black British history, including Viv Anderson. Learn about their achievements, the challenges they overcame and the positive impact they have made through our child-friendly stories, fact sheets and educational activities.