Black History Month: Amaka Awayne

Posted on October 29, 2024   by Tia Richards

Celebrated annually during the month of October in the UK , Black History Month recognises the contributions, culture and history of Black people. First celebrated in October 1987, after being organised by Ghanaian analyst Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, the awareness month aims to highlight the impact of Black people, from African and Caribbean descent, on British society. It does so by raising awareness of the challenges Black communities have faced, including racism and inequality, whilst also celebrating their achievements.

The month serves as an opportunity to educate the world on the often overlooked history of Black people, encouraging a deeper understanding of the UK’s multicultural heritage and the ongoing efforts for racial equality and inclusion.

This year, to celebrate Black History Month, we caught up with Society Champion, Dr Amaka Awayne on an episode of the Microbe Talk – where she discusses collaborating with colleagues and working within antimicrobial resistance (AMR), her experiences as a Black person working in science, as well as how she is contributing to this year’s Black History Month.

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