Why we’re adding Black Mathematician Month to our calendars

“A role model doesn’t have to be somebody who is black, it just needs someone who can make kids aware that maths and science are beautiful things to study.”

Last week of October the 30th, marked Black History Month in the UK, an annual event to highlight the ongoing struggle for equality and to educate people on the achievements of members of the African diaspora. A reason why Black Mathematician Month has been added to black history month calendars, to start promoting black mathematicians and talking about building a more representative mathematical community. This is key, to encouraging the next generation of mathematicians. Read more

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