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Marion Patrick Jones - help set up the UK civil rights movement CARD
In 1962, she moved to Britain to continue her education, earning a BSc degree from the University of London. She later completed postgraduate studies in Social Anthropology at the London School of Economics, writing her thesis on a subject close to her heart - the Chinese community in Trinidad. While studying for her master’s, she worked as a secretary to the Quaker International Affairs Centre in London.

Maya Bello-Taylor
Jul 125 min read
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The Sons of Africa - the Black abolitionists story
The Sons of Africa played a significant role in shaping British abolitionism, influencing laws and public opinion, and taking part in landma

Maz T Collins
Oct 21, 20245 min read
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The First Pan-African Conference in London: A Pioneering Step in Global Black Solidarity
The First Pan-African Conference was spearheaded by Henry Sylvester Williams, a Trinidadian lawyer, writer, and activist who played a pivota

Maz T Collins
Oct 16, 20245 min read
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Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2024
what to watch during uk black history month 2024

Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 5, 20244 min read
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What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2024?
our theme for UK Black History Month is "Celebrating our Changemakers" exploring key moments in UK Black History

Maya Bello-Taylor
Aug 1, 20247 min read
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Google Doodle celebrates Connie Mark's 95th birthday
On the 21st December 2018, Google Doodle honoured the life and legacy of trailblazer Connie Mark, who served in the women’s branch of the British army in Jamaica during World War II. Later moving from her native Jamaica to England, she became a community activist, promoting Caribbean culture and ensuring that the women and people of colour who contributed to the war effort received equal recognition.


Maya Bello-Taylor
Dec 21, 20182 min read
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