National Trust faces backlash over Black Power workshop for children

The National Trust has faced criticism after announcing plans to teach children as young as five about the Black Power salute during a baking workshop, the Daily Mail reported. The session is scheduled to take place at Morden Hall Park in south London as part of a series of events marking Black History Month. It is designed for children aged five to 12. [1]

According to the Daily Mail, the session is described as a fun and educational activity. During the workshop, participating children will be taught about the origins of the Black Power salute that took place at the 1968 Olympics. [1]

The National Trust is a heritage and nature conservation charity and membership organisation operating in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Black Power emerged as a political slogan and movement that gained prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s to promote racial pride and self-determination. [4][5]

The controversy follows previous debates surrounding the National Trust. The charity has faced backlash from members in recent years over initiatives related to social justice campaigns and inquiries into historical colonial links, which prompted member resignations and the creation of rival groups. [1][6]