This October, we're highlighting some of the National Lottery-funded projects telling the stories of generations of black British people.
Since 1987, Black History Month has shone a spotlight on the achievements, the contributions and the struggles of black communities in the UK.
At The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we fund all sorts of projects which explore the diversity of black British heritage.
There's plenty more to come this month so keep checking back. And if you have an idea for a project, we'd love to hear from you: here's how to get started.
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Changing lives: Johnson digs deep and reunites with mining colleagues
Johnson-John Baptiste worked in Nottinghamshire mines for 26 years. A National Lottery-funded project helped him to reunite with his former colleagues and celebrate his achievements.
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Changing lives: empowering women, creating a sisterhood
Diverse heritage, shared experiences and hopeful futures – a project made possible by National Lottery players has brought together an incredible group of women.
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Changing lives: meet the Routes2Roots co-creators
Young creative minds from Birmingham's HLF-supported Routes2Roots campaign reveal what heritage means to them - and how the project has inspired them.
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Baroque and roll – Hendrix joins Handel in Mayfair
Classical composition meets 1960s rock as Jimi Hendrix’s London flat opens next door to Handel’s house, and invites fans in for the first time.