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A Sunday letter for curious families

African and Caribbean history, faith, and learning at home — a short, warm read from Brother Sylvester, written for families and anyone curious to learn.

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African and Caribbean history for children and families, by Sylvester Leader.

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“When we teach the truth about our history, we give people the foundation to build a better future.”
— Brother Sylvester

In loving memory of Marilyn Leader · 4 August 2025 — teacher, mother, and companion of fifty years.

© 2026 Brother Sylvester · Sylvester Leader

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Learning Paths

Not sure where to begin? Pick a path that fits you and take it one step at a time. Each one brings together articles, courses, and friendly activities in a gentle order, taught with love and sensitivity.

The Educator Path

For teachers and school leaders

6-8 weeks8 steps

Grow the knowledge and the quiet confidence to teach Black History well, taught with love and sensitivity. You will find ready-to-use lesson plans, real primary sources, and CPD certification.

1Why Black History Education Remains Essentialarticle2How to Teach Black History in Schoolsarticle3Teaching Truth: An Educator's Guidecourse410 Lesson Plans for KS3 and KS4article5Primary Sources Collectionarticle6Teaching Slavery Without Traumaarticle7Decolonising the Curriculumarticle8Assessment Beyond Memorisationarticle

Where this leads: You will finish CPD-ready, with lesson plans, primary sources, and a decolonisation framework you can bring straight into your school.

The Beginner Path

New to Black History? Start here.

4-6 weeks7 steps

A warm, step-by-step welcome to Black History for grown-ups who feel their own schooling left gaps. You do not need to know anything to begin. Just start here.

1The Complete Guide to Black British Historyarticle2Roots of Resiliencecourse3Ancient African Civilisationsarticle4The Windrush Generationarticle5The Transatlantic Slave Tradearticle610 Books Every Adult Should Readarticle7Black History Quiz: 50 Questionsquiz

Where this leads: You will come away with a strong, steady foundation in Black History, from ancient Africa all the way to modern Britain.

The Faith Leader Path

For church and community leaders

4-6 weeks6 steps

Join faith to action. You will build a clear, spiritually grounded way to serve and bring your community together.

1Faith in Action: Complete Guidearticle2Faith in Action Coursecourse3What the Bible Says About Justicearticle4The Spirituals as Resistancearticle5Start a Community Action Grouparticle6Interfaith Dialogue Guidearticle

Where this leads: You will come away with a practical, faith-based way to lead community action, grounded in scripture and history.

The Organisation Path

For HR, EDI, and leadership teams

3-4 weeks6 steps

Evidence-led diversity and inclusion learning for teams that want real, lasting change, not a box to tick.

1What Is Institutional Racism?article2How to Be Anti-Racist at Workarticle3Diversity Training That Worksarticle4Equity vs Equality Explainedarticle5Unity Beyond Borderscourse6Choosing the Right Training Providerarticle

Where this leads: You will come away with a clear EDI framework, evidence-led strategies, and a simple roadmap for change your whole team can follow.