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Google Doodle celebrates the life of Una Marson

Una Marson was one of Jamacia's most influential feminist thinkers. She was a poet, playwright, editor, activist and broadcaster.

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Google Doodle celebrates the 68th birthday of Olive Morris

Olive Morris is widely recognised as a prominent voice of leadership in the fight against discrimination in Britain during the 1970s.

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African Romans in Britain

As part of our 'Black to the Past' campaign for Black History Month UK 2021 we explore the lives of African Romans in Britain.

5 ways 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

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A Hidden Alliance

As part of our #BHMUK21 Black to the Past campaign we explore the underreported anti-slave lecturing circuit in northwest England

Ivory Bangle Lady

As part of Black History Month UK 2021 'Black to the Past' we reveal the African origin of Roman York's rich Ivory Bangle Lady.

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What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2021?

IBHM-UK launches theme for Black History Month UK 2021 - Black to Past - and all the ways to celebrate it in October.

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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...

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...

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