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Learie Constantine - was a cricketer, statesman, and Britain's first Black peer

Learie Constantine - was a cricketer, statesman, and Britain's first Black peer

Learie Constantine - was a cricketer, statesman, and Britain's first Black peer

Maya Bello-Taylor

Oct 1, 202312 min read

Kofoworola Abeni Pratt - one of the first Black nurses in the NHS and nursing pioneer in Nigeria

Kofoworola Abeni Pratt - one of the first Black nurses in the NHS and nursing pioneer in Nigeria

Kofoworola Abeni Pratt - one of the first Black nurses in the NHS and nursing pioneer in Nigeria

Maya Bello-Taylor

Sep 30, 20237 min read

People enjoy an outdoor festival; a man in a colorful shirt dances with arms raised, smiling. Warm sunlight, trees in background. Festive mood.

People enjoy an outdoor festival; a man in a colorful shirt dances with arms raised, smiling. Warm sunlight, trees in background. Festive mood.

31 ways to celebrate Black History Month UK

Sep 30, 20232 min read

Who were the African Caribbean prisoners of war held in Porchester Castle during the 18th century?

Who were the African Caribbean prisoners of war held in Porchester Castle during the 18th century?

Who were the African Caribbean prisoners of war held in Porchester Castle during the 18th century?

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2023

Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2023

Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2023

Aug 29, 20234 min read

What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2023?

What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2023?

What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2023?

Apr 30, 20237 min read

Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month

Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month

Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month

Maya Bello-Taylor

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay male professional footballer

Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay male professional footballer

Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay male professional footballer

Maya Bello-Taylor

Feb 20, 20232 min read

Pearl Alcock - the outsider artist who provided a queer safe space for London’s Black gay community

Pearl Alcock - the outsider artist who provided a queer safe space for London’s Black gay community

Pearl Alcock - the outsider artist who provided a queer safe space for London’s Black gay community

Maya Bello-Taylor

Feb 19, 20233 min read

Google Doodle celebrates Mama Cax during Black History Month USA

Google Doodle celebrates Mama Cax during Black History Month USA

Google Doodle celebrates Mama Cax during Black History Month USA

Feb 18, 20232 min read

Yvonne Conolly - Britain's first female Black headteacher

Yvonne Conolly - Britain's first female Black headteacher

Yvonne Conolly - Britain's first female Black headteacher

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jan 23, 20232 min read

Pablo Fanque – master horseman and first Black circus owner in Britain

Pablo Fanque – master horseman and first Black circus owner in Britain

Pablo Fanque – master horseman and first Black circus owner in Britain

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jan 23, 20233 min read

John Richard Archer - the first Black mayor of a London borough

John Richard Archer - the first Black mayor of a London borough

John Richard Archer - the first Black mayor of a London borough

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jan 23, 20233 min read

Ira Aldridge - the UK's first Black Shakespearean actor

Ira Aldridge - the UK's first Black Shakespearean actor

Ira Aldridge - the UK's first Black Shakespearean actor

Maya Bello-Taylor

Dec 18, 20222 min read

Vivian Anderson - first Black Briton to play for the senior men's England national football team

Vivian Anderson - first Black Briton to play for the senior men's England national football team

Vivian Anderson - first Black Briton to play for the senior men's England national football team

Maya Bello-Taylor

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Arthur Wharton -probably the first Black professional footballer in the world

Arthur Wharton -probably the first Black professional footballer in the world

Arthur Wharton -probably the first Black professional footballer in the world

Maya Bello-Taylor

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Laurie Cunningham - first British footballer to sign with Real Madrid

Laurie Cunningham - first British footballer to sign with Real Madrid

Laurie Cunningham - first British footballer to sign with Real Madrid

Maya Bello-Taylor

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Emma Clarke - considered to be the first known Black women footballer in Britain

Emma Clarke - considered to be the first known Black women footballer in Britain

Emma Clarke - considered to be the first known Black women footballer in Britain

Maya Bello-Taylor

Dec 12, 20222 min read

Exploring the military and footballing career of Walter Tull

Exploring the military and footballing career of Walter Tull

Exploring the military and footballing career of Walter Tull

Maya Bello-Taylor

Dec 11, 20221 min read

Celebrating UK Black Footie Firsts throughout December

Celebrating UK Black Footie Firsts throughout December

Celebrating UK Black Footie Firsts throughout December

Maya Bello-Taylor

Dec 1, 20221 min read

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