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Recognising and Encouraging Black and Asian Achievement in Bolton and the North West
The first Bolton Black and Asian Achievement Awards (BAAA) were launched in 2004, to coincide with Black History Month in October of that year.
The awards (BAAA) aim to raise the aspirations of young people against a backdrop of racism, inequality and injustice at all levels in society by engaging people in services, sign posting and networking, this is in line with Bolton’s and the government’s vision of good practice.
The first award in 2004 was made to Amir Khan. His positive attitude and great achievement during the year was outstanding and it was felt that he is a positive role model for all.
WHAT IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH?
Black History Month is held every October in Britain.
The aims are:
- To Promote knowledge of Black History and experience.
- To Disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British Society.
- To Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people in their cultural heritage.
The origins of Black History Month date back to 1926 when Carter G Woodson, editor for thirty years of the Journal of Negro History, established African Caribbean celebrations in America. It is still celebrated there in February each year. In Britain, the Black History Month has now grown to over 1400 events.
Mission Statement
Bolton Black and Asian Achievement Award,
in partnership with the Respect Advocacy Project,
is working closely with local partners to develop effective plans
through a dynamic network of volunteers.
You can help shape the future of our young people.
We have people waiting to be mentor or coach,
inspired by your life story.
We are looking for role models.
Everyday heroes,
people like you,
who can really make a difference to a young person's
confidence and enthusiasm to succeed in their chosen goal in life.
Those who work within the Respect Advocacy Project and the other organisations whom we network with, strive to make a difference to young African, African/Caribbean, Dual Heritage, Asian and Hard to Reach Groups (including prisoners and ex-offenders).
We aim to raise the aspirations of these people against a backgrop of racism, inequality and injustice at all levels in society, by engagement in respect services.
This struggle to make a difference is not an easy task, but our staff manage to rise to the challenge, through adversity.
We work with a diverse range of people and can go to great lengths to ensure that individual needs are met.