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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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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.
Vera B
Oct 10, 20243 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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6 activities to celebrate Black History Month UK at school
There are lots of creative ways your school can recognise Black History Month UK beyond school assemblies and we've come up with a few ideas

Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 20243 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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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
Angela M
May 1, 20237 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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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
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