Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Make black history a compulsory part of the national curriculum for all ages
Closed
3,797 signatures
What the petition asks
As a first generation black Brit my education suffered due the lack of representation of my culture and history in the compulsory education system. Make teaching black history and black British history a part of the curriculum and help reduce racism in the UK through the critical learning stages.
I was stabbed in the face aged 5 in primary school because of the colour of my skin. Age 6 I was called a baboon and told I must have a red bum by other students whose ignorance was not corrected by the teachers. I want and need better for the future generations. I want to see black children in schools see representation of themselves in the curriculum and for them to take pride in the history and the strength of their people while also educating all other races on the struggles and obstacles.
Timeline
| 18 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Dec 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,797
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
18 Jun 2020
Closed
18 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.