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Why do we celebrate Windrush Day in the UK?
The establishment of Windrush Day took on added significance following the Windrush Scandal, also in 2018, which exposed severe immigration

Maz T Collins
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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Why did Caribbeans come to the UK after the 2nd World War?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the motivations behind the migration of Caribbean's to post-war Britain, the influence of British governmen

Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 3, 202410 min read
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The forgotten migrant ships that came before Windrush in 1947
But far less is known about the two ships that arrived before the Windrush, carrying smaller but still significant numbers of migrants: the
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
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Women's History Month 2024
Start your journey today by learning about amazing Black British Women such as: Yvonne Conolly, Emma Clarke, Jessica Huntley, Claudia Jones,
Maria
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month in 2024
Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month in 2024
Maria
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Google Doodle celebrates Adelaide Hall's 122nd birthday
Adelaide Hall was the jazz singer who introduced scat singing and was a household name in 1930s Britain.
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Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Princess Tsehai - Ethiopian Princess who trained as a nurse in the UK
Princess Tsehai was born in Addis Ababa. She often accompanied the Emperor to public events during his exile in Great Britain (1936–1941), w

Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 20235 min read
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Ivor Cummings - the unsung 'gay' father of the Windrush Generation
Growing up in Addiscombe, Ivor was most-often the only person-of-colour in his local environment. One can only imagine how difficult it was

Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 20238 min read
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Princess Ademola - the African Princess who served as a nurse during wartime Britain
African nurses such as Princess Ademola, through their migration, settlement and contribution to British society, hold equal claim to the at

Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 20234 min read
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Samuel Coleridge Taylor - famed 18th century British composer
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a Black British composer, whose father was from Sierra Leone. He rose to acclaim during the 20th cen
Maria
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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Six podcasts to listen to during Black History Month UK 2023 & beyond
Six podcasts to listen to during Black History Month UK 2023 and beyond
Maria
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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Our top reads for Black History Month UK 2023
Check out our list of books to read and enjoy during this year's Black History Month UK that includes fiction and non-fiction titles.
Maria
Oct 1, 20238 min read
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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

Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 202312 min read
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Kofoworola Abeni Pratt - one of the first Black nurses in the NHS and nursing pioneer in Nigeria
Kofoworola Abeni Pratt was one of the first Black nurses in the NHS and a pioneer of nursing in post-independence Nigeria.

Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 20237 min read
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31 ways to celebrate Black History Month UK
We're challenging everyone to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonthUK 2023 in a different way each day of October!
Maria
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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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?
Maria
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2023
Check out a few of our TV recommendations to help you celebrate and learn more about UK Black history, culture and talent this BHMUK23.
Maria
Aug 29, 20234 min read
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What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2023?
The theme of Black History Month UK 2022 is ‘Before Windrush’. This October we’ll be exploring the lives and stories of Black Britons who
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May 1, 20237 min read
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Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month
The first of February marks the start of Black History Month in several countries including the USA, Canada, and Germany. And the start of P

Maya Bello-Taylor
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay male professional footballer
Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay male professional footballer & first Black British footballer to command a £1 million transfer fee

Maya Bello-Taylor
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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