Mainstreaming Black History in the Curriculum

Produced by the Northamptonshire Black History Association and originally published in 2008, this is one of a set of resources for schools offering a more inclusive map of the past that includes an appreciation of Black History within the local, national and global context. The resources provide a range of opportunities to promote diversity within the curriculum.

Contents of this resource:

• James Chapple and the Daring Deed - James Chapple was a servant of Sir Christopher Hatton of Kirby Hall. James rescued Sir Hatton at an explosion at Castle Cornet in Guernsey in 1672.
• Ira Aldridge: A Charmed Life? - Ira Aldridge was a famous Shakespearean actor in the 19th century.
• Piecing together the Salem family jigsaw - this pack investigates the part played by Godfrey Salem’s family in World War 2.