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History of modern Black British Music: Lovers Rock
A short introduction to the musical genre of Lovers Rock... Search IBHM-UK to find our specially curated playlist of 'Lovers Rock' and to...

Maya Bello-Taylor
Nov 29, 20201 min read
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Google Doodle celebrates the 95th birthday of Frank Bailey - London’s first black firefighter
Guyanese-British firefighter and social worker Frank Bailey, who is widely considered to be the first Black firefighter of post-war...
Vera B
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen's 'Small Axe' film series premieres in November on BBC One
"Small Axe" is an anthology comprised of five original films set from the late 1960s to the mid 1980s that tell personal stories from...

Maya Bello-Taylor
Nov 29, 20204 min read
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Google Doodle celebrates Ignatius Sancho on the first day of UK's Black History Month
As the UK's Black History kicks off, Google Doodle celebrates the extraordinary life of Abolitionist, Composer and Writer, Igantius Sancho
Vera B
Oct 4, 20202 min read
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Google Doodle celebrates Mary Seacole
Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experience
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Aug 31, 20201 min read
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Lewisham Mums against 'sus laws' 1977-1980
A group of Lewisham mums led by Mavis Best, campaigned to stop ‘sus laws’ in the UK with the support of Paul Boateng (future Home Secretary)
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Aug 29, 20206 min read
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The Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963
The Bristol Bus Boycott started in response to the Bristol Omnibus Company's refusal to hire Black and Asian workers in 1963.

Maya Bello-Taylor
Aug 29, 20204 min read
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