Celebrating Black History

History is a really important subject because it helps us learn about things in the past and how they shape the future. So in this post, we talk about Black History.

In the UK, every year in October, we celebrate Black History Month.

We do this to celebrate the black people who have done amazing things in the past to make the world equal.

But even more so, we are beginning to shine the light on black people in the present who are making wonderful contributions to our world, through their skills, kindness, and excellence!

One of our UK heroes is Mary Jane Seacole (1805 – 1881), who was a British Jamaican who set up her own hospital called the “British Hotel” during the Crimean war. She was a nurse, healer, and businesswoman who impacted the lives of many sick people with her healing care and remedies. You can learn more about her by visiting https://www.maryseacoletrust.org.uk/learn-about-mary/

For Black History Month 2021, Britons are celebrating with the "Proud to Be" slogan.

Check out more here (after you read the rest of our article!)

So, in typical Tween Holiday style, we too are celebrating with this year’s slogan, “Proud to Be”.

Tween Holiday is “Proud to Be” one of the first of its kind tween magazine started by two preteen girls of African heritage (Cam Cam & Zizi).

_{We are Proud to Be telling stories we truly care about that make a difference in the lives of young girls like us, who are curious and excited about the possibilities of the present and future!}
_{We are Proud to Be portraying images of diversity through our stories and articles.}
_{We are Proud to Be able to make every pre-teen girl, feel special and cherished and smart! Oh yes, you are! 🙂}
_{We are Proud to Be going stronger, one year plus since our first publication during the lockdown of summer 2020. Glory!}
_{We are Proud to Be able to have our unique voice and make it heard.}
Tween Holiday Magazine

Now, your turn! Tell us what you are Proud to Be.

Email: tweenholiday@sapphiregroup.uk