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Nov 307 min read

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

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Blitz movie uncovers the Forgotten Voices of London’s Wartime Diversity

Maz Collins

Nov 14 min read

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

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Social Justice Activist Olive Morris Honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaque during UK Black History Month

Maz Collins

Oct 313 min read

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

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The Sons of Africa - the Black abolitionists story

Maz Collins

Oct 215 min read

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

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The First Pan-African Conference in London: A Pioneering Step in Global Black Solidarity

Maz Collins

Oct 165 min read

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

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Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2024

Maya Bello-Taylor

Oct 54 min read

Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2024

what to watch during uk black history month 2024

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6 activities to celebrate Black History Month UK at school

Maya Bello-Taylor

Oct 13 min read

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

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What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2024?

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jul 317 min read

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

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The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society

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Jun 171 min read

The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society

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David Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead - the first African-Caribbean man to run as an MP

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jun 159 min read

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

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Floella Benjamin: A Trailblazer in Children's Television

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jun 115 min read

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

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E. R. Braithwaite: the incredible life of the author of ‘To Sir, with Love’

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jun 108 min read

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

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Sam King - From the Royal Air Force to Windrush pioneer

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jun 79 min read

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

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Althea McNish - the first Caribbean British designer to achieve international acclaim

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jun 66 min read

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

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Windrush Month 2024 - Celebrating the Caribbean pioneers of 1940s & 1950s Britain

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jun 61 min read

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

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Why do we celebrate Windrush Day in the UK?

Maz Collins

Jun 34 min read

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

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Why did Caribbeans come to the UK after the 2nd World War?

Maya Bello-Taylor

Jun 310 min read

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

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The forgotten migrant ships that came before Windrush in 1947

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Jun 21 min read

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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Mar 11 min read

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,

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Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month in 2024

Maria

Feb 11 min read

Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month in 2024

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