Foreword: David Cameron

All of us – whatever our background – have got far more that unites us than divides us

I AM delighted to provide this introduction to the BHM (The Official Guide to Black History Month), and to welcome the important role played by this annual event.

Black History Month is now a well-established part of the British calendar. As well as a celebration of history, arts and culture, it gives us all an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the immense contribution made to all aspects of our society by Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

An understanding of history is of course key to learning more about ourselves and about others.

Black History Month enables us to understand, discuss and pay tribute to the contribution that different communities have played in shaping our country. We can all be proud of our vibrant, multi-ethnic society, and of our British identity and shared values. All of us – whatever our background – have got far more that unites us than divides us.

So I would like to congratulate everyone involved, and send my best wishes to all participants and the editorial team of the BHM (The Official Guide to Black History Month).

David Cameron