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An older woman with gray hair, wearing glasses and an orange patterned shawl, speaks into a microphone on a sandy beach. She appears to be giving a speech or address to an unseen audience.

An older woman with gray hair, wearing glasses and an orange patterned shawl, speaks into a microphone on a sandy beach. She appears to be giving a speech or address to an unseen audience.

Marion Patrick Jones - help set up the UK civil rights movement CARD

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jul 125 min read

Windrush Timeline: Revisiting Britain’s Most Racist Election - The Battle for Smethwick 1964

Windrush Timeline: Revisiting Britain’s Most Racist Election - The Battle for Smethwick 1964

Windrush Timeline: Revisiting Britain’s Most Racist Election - The Battle for Smethwick 1964

Jun 215 min read

Reverend Clive Foster Appointed First Windrush Commissioner to Deliver Justice and Reform

Reverend Clive Foster Appointed First Windrush Commissioner to Deliver Justice and Reform

Reverend Clive Foster Appointed First Windrush Commissioner to Deliver Justice and Reform

Jun 212 min read

A black and white photograph depicts a protest march; several people carry signs, one reading "Murder in Notting Hill" and another proclaiming that "Black and White Can Live Together in Harmony".

A black and white photograph depicts a protest march; several people carry signs, one reading "Murder in Notting Hill" and another proclaiming that "Black and White Can Live Together in Harmony".

Key Events in the Black Civil Rights Movement in Britain

Jun 207 min read

A group of Black British people march down a street, carrying signs protesting against immigration and imperialism, highlighting their fight for justice and equality within the context of Windrush history. The image commemorates Windrush Month UK 2025.

A group of Black British people march down a street, carrying signs protesting against immigration and imperialism, highlighting their fight for justice and equality within the context of Windrush history. The image commemorates Windrush Month UK 2025.

Windrush Month 2025 - Legacies of Change: From Windrush to Justice

Jun 162 min read

Black Woman and Black Man standing next to one another smiling. Background of a LGBT+ rainbow

Black Woman and Black Man standing next to one another smiling. Background of a LGBT+ rainbow

Celebrating UK Pride Month in February

Feb 11 min read

Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) in February

Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) in February

Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) in February

Feb 12 min read

The Six Triple Eight movie celebrates the forgotten African American female army unit

The Six Triple Eight movie celebrates the forgotten African American female army unit

The Six Triple Eight movie celebrates the forgotten African American female army unit

Maya Bello-Taylor

Dec 21, 20246 min read

Is there still a Black Community in the UK?

Is there still a Black Community in the UK?

Is there still a Black Community in the UK?

Nov 30, 20247 min read

Blitz movie uncovers the Forgotten Voices of London’s Wartime Diversity

Blitz movie uncovers the Forgotten Voices of London’s Wartime Diversity

Blitz movie uncovers the Forgotten Voices of London’s Wartime Diversity

Nov 1, 20244 min read

Social Justice Activist Olive Morris Honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaque during UK Black History Month

Social Justice Activist Olive Morris Honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaque during UK Black History Month

Social Justice Activist Olive Morris Honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaque during UK Black History Month

Oct 31, 20243 min read

The Sons of Africa - the Black abolitionists story

The Sons of Africa - the Black abolitionists story

The Sons of Africa - the Black abolitionists story

Oct 21, 20245 min read

The First Pan-African Conference in London: A Pioneering Step in Global Black Solidarity

The First Pan-African Conference in London: A Pioneering Step in Global Black Solidarity

The First Pan-African Conference in London: A Pioneering Step in Global Black Solidarity

Oct 16, 20245 min read

Our top reads for Black History Month UK 2024

Our top reads for Black History Month UK 2024

Our top reads for Black History Month UK 2024

Maya Bello-Taylor

Oct 10, 20246 min read

Google Doodle celebrates musician and songwriter Lizzie Emeh, who was a champion for people with learning disabilities in the UK.

Google Doodle celebrates musician and songwriter Lizzie Emeh, who was a champion for people with learning disabilities in the UK.

Google Doodle celebrates musician and songwriter Lizzie Emeh, who was a champion for people with learning disabilities in the UK.

Oct 10, 20243 min read

Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2024

Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2024

Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2024

Maya Bello-Taylor

Oct 5, 20244 min read

6 activities to celebrate Black History Month UK at school

6 activities to celebrate Black History Month UK at school

6 activities to celebrate Black History Month UK at school

Maya Bello-Taylor

Oct 1, 20243 min read

What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2024?

What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2024?

What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2024?

Maya Bello-Taylor

Aug 1, 20247 min read

The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society

The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society

The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society

Jun 17, 20241 min read

David Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead - the first African-Caribbean man to run as an MP

David Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead - the first African-Caribbean man to run as an MP

David Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead - the first African-Caribbean man to run as an MP

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jun 15, 20249 min read

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