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I think that Dona has missed previous BASA emails on this matter, and should look back at the contributions of those of us who had something to say. We should go the BASA's July Conference with a general view of the term 'Black History'. We are not discussing the word Black, but the term Black History and how it should be delivered in British Schools.
 
I remember the previous BASA contributors' agreeing that Black History should focus mainly on the histories of African people and Africans in the diaspora, and of the histories of Asian people in Africa and the West Indies, and of their diaspora.   
 
Arthur


Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:27:12 +0100
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Subject: Re: BASA EDUCATION CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: 12 JULY 2008
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I am not of the opinion that discussions around Black history should continue to promote the notion of anything that is not White being considered Black.
 
It is my understanding that Black refers to people of the African diaspora. To use the term Black in reference to Chinese, Indian or visible 'minorities' contributes to this notion of 'othering' (white vs. other) that does not take into account or recognize cultural, historical, and social difference. When it
 
To use the term 'Black' to discuss everything 'other' then you could say Black history is every cultural and ethnic history but White. And if that is the history up for discussion it may be better to use another term other than 'black'.
 
I agree with Arthur, BASA is in a position to lead in this debate and should.
 
Ruth
 

 

 

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I think all of the above, Black history is world history of people who are labled visible minorities, including African, African-Caribbean & Asian and their descendants ect. Pre-fixing the continant, ie,  British or American in front of the word history allows us to be specific about a particular countries Black history or hidden history. 
 
I believe the term Black to originally refer to people of African descent, however, it now has been adopted in a wider political sense to include people of Asian descent & those  visible minorities affected by European or White colonial oppression.
 
The term Black history paints an imediate picture to me of the hidden world history in particular of America, Caribbean and African disporia, it has now broaded to include Asian history.
 
Donna
 
 
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Having looked at the Draft Programme, it is my view that before we meet at Conference, BASA members should try to agree a definition of the words Black History and this can be done via this network. As a respectable body, BASA is in the position to take a lead in the debate.

Does Black History mean Black British History, Black British/American History, Black British/West Indian History, African History, etc? Which one? All?

A working definition would assist Conference speakers.

Arthur



 

Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:18:17 +0000
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Subject: BASA EDUCATION CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: 12 JULY 2008
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<<BASA Education Conference draft programme.doc>> Making the Most of It: Black History and British Education
The Black and Asian Studies Association is organising a National Education Conference on
Saturday 12 July 2008 at the University of Northampton
AIM:  to promote inclusive education which draws upon Black History research and resources, involving parents and community groups as well as teachers and pupils
Speakers on 'Black History and the new National Curriculum' and 'Black Achievement and the School Curriculum'.
Workshops on 'Black History in Schools' and 'Education Beyond the Classroom'
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Please email Julia Bush on [log in to unmask] if you would like to lead a 75 min. Workshop on any aspect of Black History in Schools and the Community
See attached Draft Programme for some suggested topics - and get the date into your diaries!


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