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Windrush Month 2025 - Legacies of Change: From Windrush to Justice
Every year on the 22nd June the UK commemorates the contributions of Caribbean people to the post-war economy on Windrush Day. This year, we're not only marking the day itself but celebrating the entire month as Windrush Month. On 1st June, we launched our theme for the month: Legacies of Change - From Windrush to Justice, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Race Relations Act.

Maz T Collins
Jun 162 min read
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Celebrating UK Pride Month in February
The first of February marks the start of Pride month in the UK. Throughout the month of February, join us in learning about the Black Briton
Vera B
Feb 11 min read
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Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) in February
February the first marks the start of Black History Month in several countries including the USA, Canada, and Germany.
Vera B
Feb 12 min read
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The Six Triple Eight movie celebrates the forgotten African American female army unit
Tyler Perry’s latest film shines a spotlight on the remarkable, little-known story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

Maya Bello-Taylor
Dec 21, 20246 min read
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Is there still a Black Community in the UK?
In this blog post, we’ll explore how the concept of a ‘Black community’ in the UK has evolved and whether it remains relevant today. Has the

Maz T Collins
Nov 30, 20247 min read
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Blitz movie uncovers the Forgotten Voices of London’s Wartime Diversity
McQueen’s Blitz offers a different perspective by portraying the lives of Black Britons during the Blitz, moving beyond the myths and cliché

Maz T Collins
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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Social Justice Activist Olive Morris Honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaque during UK Black History Month
On 30th October 2024, English Heritage unveiled a blue plaque in Brixton to commemorate Olive Morris, a fearless activist and advocate for r

Maz T Collins
Oct 31, 20243 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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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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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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David Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead - the first African-Caribbean man to run as an MP
As Windrush Day approaches, it's essential to reflect on the significant contributions and stories of individuals who have shaped the Windru

Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 15, 20249 min read
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Floella Benjamin: A Trailblazer in Children's Television
From her infectious smile to her boundless energy, Floella Benjamin has captivated audiences for decades with her unparalleled talent and pa

Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 11, 20245 min read
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E. R. Braithwaite: the incredible life of the author of ‘To Sir, with Love’
From the classrooms of London to becoming a renowned educator and author, E R Braithwaite's life story is as compelling as his impact on the

Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 10, 20248 min read
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Sam King - From the Royal Air Force to Windrush pioneer
And Sam King is a true proponent of their fighting spirit. He first came to the UK to volunteer to fight in the Second World War and later

Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 7, 20249 min read
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Althea McNish - the first Caribbean British designer to achieve international acclaim
Althea Marjorie McNish was born in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago around 1924. She was the only child of a well-to-do

Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 6, 20246 min read
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Windrush Month 2024 - Celebrating the Caribbean pioneers of 1940s & 1950s Britain
Every year on the 22nd June the UK commemorates the contributions of Caribbean people to the post-war economy on Windrush Day. We’ll not onl

Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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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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