Lewis Hamilton wants Black History Month lessons taught all year round - www.asempanews.com

Lewis Hamilton wants Black History Month to be used a catalyst for stories of black history to be more heavily integrated into school curriculums.

The seven-time Formula 1 world champion, who was knighted in 2021, has been listed as a Black History Month hero for his sporting achievements, along with his attempts to promote racial equality.

The 37-year-old sat down with fellow racing driver – and Sky Sports F1 pundit – Naomi Schiff ahead of the start of Black History Month on Saturday.

Told about his status as a Black History Month hero, Hamilton said: “That’s the first time I’ve heard that, and the realisation that you can be a part of it, but I think everyone’s a part of it.

“Naturally, there are these months to celebrate all those different things through the year, that’s why with my helmet, for example, the LGBTQ+ flag that I have on it, I’ve just been running it all year, because there’s no reason it should just be one month.

“It was never acknowledged at school, which was really frustrating for me, but knowing my family knew about it and being educated at home about certain individuals, the struggle, the empowerment, the movement, some of the amazing accomplishments that have happened through history, that gave me a lot of hope that firstly there’s a place for someone that looks like us, and it was incredibly informative.

“Those are things that should be studied and acknowledged, so I think the month is good but it should be added not only for BHM, but for all the history