On this page, you'll find our collection of articles, external events celebrating Black History Month at the Bar, and links to our resources and programmes to take effective action towards race equality.
Read a collection of blogs, articles and reflections of the Black perspective of life at the Bar. Written by Black judges, barristers and other Bar professionals throughout the year.
We've also pulled together a list of events happening across the Bar for Black History Month this year.
Standing firm in power and pride - Black History Month 2025
During October we're profiling 9 leading Black barristers chosen by our Race Panel
From internship to pupillage: my journey through the 10KBI scheme
Pupil barrister Corey Boothe recounts his experience of the Bar’s first paid internship and how it shaped his career.
Race Panel co-chairs win diversity champion award
Laurie-Anne Power KC and Simon Regis CBE were recognised at the Legal 500 ESG Awards 2025
The 10,000 Black Interns (10KBI) Programme: ‘A unique platform to break through barriers’
The 10,000 Interns Foundation provides paid internships for Black students and graduates through the 10,000 Black Interns (10KBI) Programme. The exposure to life at the Bar from an array of perspectives has proven to be invaluable to interns. Here, some of 2023’s interns share their thoughts and reflections on their experiences.
Black women leaders at the Bar
Barristers Natasha Shotunde, Elaine Banton and Barbara Mills KC in conversation with the Bar Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy Analyst Mariam Diaby for Black History Month.
Building meaningful connections at the Black Counsel Forum
This Autumn the Black Counsel Forum is back, building on the success of last year’s event. Lewitt Nurse explains what’s in store and picks out some highlights from BCF 2022.
The origins of Black History Month
In a blog for the Bar Council Judge Munonyedi explains how Black History Month started.
10,000 Black Interns scheme has been a "defining moment" in my legal career
Khaliq Martin is the winner of the Bar internship blog competition
Reflections on key Black figures in Britain’s history
A guest blog by First Tier Tribunal Judge Munonyedi for Black History Month
Black History Month spotlight: Diversity on the Midland Circuit
Karen Kabweru-Namulemu, Midland Circuit rep on the Bar Council’s Race Working Group, writes about local initiatives to improve racial diversity and access to the Bar in the Midlands.
Guest blog: On the front line with Black Protest Legal Support UK
Yvonne Kramo, Black Protest Legal Support UK (BPLS) committee member, writes on how hundreds of BPLS legal observers have been assisting Black Lives Matter protestors
Black History Month blog: How we benefit from bringing Black History Month into the workplace
Abimbola Johnson, barrister at 25 Bedford Row, discusses why it is important for non-black members of the profession to consider how they view Black History Month, particularly if their workplace and social circle is not particularly diverse.
Black History Month blog: It is about inclusion and belonging
Karen Safo, barrister at law and human rights activist, discusses what becoming a barrister is about.
'Resilience through community pride’ - Dr Delroy Beverley JP
Wednesday 21 October 2026
North Eastern Circuit event
Open house
Thursday 29 October 2026
Gatehouse Chambers are hosting a fantastic selection of vendors from jewellers and artists to preservers and bakers to showcase their businesses.
If you have any events you'd like to list here for Black History Month, please send a link to the event to [email protected].
10,000 Black interns
The Bar Council is pleased to support the Bar’s Steering Group for the 10,000 Black Interns initiative.
Pre-application judicial education programme (PAJE)
Developed by the Judicial Diversity Forum to support groups under-represented in the judiciary