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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Maz Collins
Nov 75 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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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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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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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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info2808221
Jun 171 min read
The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society
The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 33 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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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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info2808221
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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Maria
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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Maria
Feb 11 min read
Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month in 2024
Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month in 2024
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Vera B
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Google Doodle celebrates Adelaide Hall's 122nd birthday
Adelaide Hall was the jazz singer who introduced scat singing and was a household name in 1930s Britain.
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 20235 min read
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
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 20238 min read
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
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