Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Time: 16:00 – 17:30 UK time
Location: Zoom
Join us online on Tuesday 17 November 16:00 – 17:30 to explore teaching Black British History with purpose. This event is hosted by the Windrush Educators Network.
Windrush is sometimes where Black British history begins and ends in the classroom: a single moment, a single generation, a date on the calendar. But Black people have been part of Britain’s story for centuries, and their histories deserve far more than a seasonal nod in June or October.
Teaching “with purpose” means being clear about why we teach what we teach: to challenge the idea that Black history is separate from British history, to help every young person see themselves and each other in the stories we tell, and to equip pupils to understand and confront racism today by understanding its roots.
Join us to hear from three members of the Windrush Educators Network, who have volunteered to share something from their own practice and experience. Each brings a different perspective on what purposeful teaching looks like in real classrooms. We hope you’ll leave with fresh ideas, honest reflection and a clearer sense of your own “why.”
Our speakers will be:
Abigail Bernard – an Independent Researcher specialising in community heritage, oral history and Black British stories. Her work includes ‘War and Resistance in the Caribbean’ at St Paul’s Cathedral, ‘The Black Frontline’ documenting narratives of black doctors and nurses working during the Covid pandemic and ‘Many Rivers to Cross’ book (The History of the Caribbean Contribution to the NHS) – commissioned by the Department of Health. Abigail will be presenting a talk, ‘My Name is Grace’. Exploring the life and experiences of Grace Stevenson, a Caribbean woman living in London during the early 20th Century, through issues of isolation, race and friendship.
Chris Peltier – creator and curator of The Real McCoy™ Black Inventors Travelling Exhibition (TRM™), the UK’s first mobile exhibition dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary achievements and legacy of Black inventors. This unique and inspiring exhibition brings history to life through a remarkable collection of original artefacts, replica models, interactive displays and archival materials. Showcasing the groundbreaking innovations of both male and female inventors, TRM™ reveals how their ideas have transformed everyday life, making it safer, faster, easier, healthier and more enjoyable for people around the world. More than an exhibition, it is a celebration of innovation, heritage and the untold stories that continue to shape our world today.
Yvette Reinfor – educator and Founder of More Curricular; a CIC providing heritage education in the form of walks, quests, creative workshops and exhibitions. They deliver free educational programmes for adults with learning disabilities, women, community groups and refugees in London, and work with schools, families and healthcare organisations, creating immersive learning experiences to bring history to life.
Register to attend (and receive the calendar invite and Zoom link)
If you would like to join The Windrush Educators Network, then you can check out what it is all about here
If you missed our previous event, Roots, Rights and Reckoning – Educating for Windrush Day and Beyond, you can watch it here