After winning the Person of the Year award at the GALAS 2023, activist Beryl Ohas reflects on the visibility of the Black queer community in Ireland. As a refugee, Black History Month to me is a time to reflect on our Black queer roots, our authentic and unfiltered lived experiences and culture entwined with the…
October marks Black History Month, giving us an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements and impact that the Black community has had in Ireland and abroad. Origins of Black History Month Although Black History Month is traditionally associated with the US, beginning in 1970, its origins go as far back as 1926 when a…