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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Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 20234 min read
Princess Ademola - the African Princess who served as a nurse during wartime Britain
African nurses such as Princess Ademola, through their migration, settlement and contribution to British society, hold equal claim to the at
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Maria
Oct 1, 20233 min read
Samuel Coleridge Taylor - famed 18th century British composer
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a Black British composer, whose father was from Sierra Leone. He rose to acclaim during the 20th cen
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Maria
Oct 1, 20232 min read
Six podcasts to listen to during Black History Month UK 2023 & beyond
Six podcasts to listen to during Black History Month UK 2023 and beyond
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Maria
Oct 1, 20238 min read
Our top reads for Black History Month UK 2023
Check out our list of books to read and enjoy during this year's Black History Month UK that includes fiction and non-fiction titles.
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Oct 1, 202312 min read
Learie Constantine - was a cricketer, statesman, and Britain's first Black peer
Learie Constantine - was a cricketer, statesman, and Britain's first Black peer
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Sep 30, 20237 min read
Kofoworola Abeni Pratt - one of the first Black nurses in the NHS and nursing pioneer in Nigeria
Kofoworola Abeni Pratt was one of the first Black nurses in the NHS and a pioneer of nursing in post-independence Nigeria.
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Maria
Sep 30, 20232 min read
31 ways to celebrate Black History Month UK
We're challenging everyone to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonthUK 2023 in a different way each day of October!
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Maria
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Who were the African Caribbean prisoners of war held in Porchester Castle during the 18th century?
Who were the African Caribbean prisoners of war held in Porchester Castle during the 18th century?
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Maria
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Our TV picks for Black History Month UK 2023
Check out a few of our TV recommendations to help you celebrate and learn more about UK Black history, culture and talent this BHMUK23.
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Angela M
Apr 30, 20237 min read
What is the theme for Black History Month UK 2023?
The theme of Black History Month UK 2022 is ‘Before Windrush’. This October we’ll be exploring the lives and stories of Black Britons who
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month
The first of February marks the start of Black History Month in several countries including the USA, Canada, and Germany. And the start of P
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay male professional footballer
Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay male professional footballer & first Black British footballer to command a £1 million transfer fee
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Feb 19, 20233 min read
Pearl Alcock - the outsider artist who provided a queer safe space for London’s Black gay community
Pearl Alcock - the outsider artist who provided a queer safe space for London's Black gay community
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Vera B
Feb 18, 20232 min read
Google Doodle celebrates Mama Cax during Black History Month USA
Google Doodle celebrates the pioneering American model and disability rights activist who championed for the fashion industry's inclusion of
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jan 23, 20232 min read
Yvonne Conolly - Britain's first female Black headteacher
Yvonne Conolly - Britain's first Black female headteacher
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Pablo Fanque – master horseman and first Black circus owner in Britain
Pablo Fanque – master horseman and first Black circus owner in Britain
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jan 23, 20233 min read
John Richard Archer - the first Black mayor of a London borough
John Richard Archer – the first Black mayor a borough in London and founding President of the Africa Progress Union
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Ira Aldridge - the UK's first Black Shakespearean actor
Ira Aldridge - the UK's first Black Shakespearan actor
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Vivian Anderson - first Black Briton to play for the senior men's England national football team
Vivian Anderson- first Black Briton to play for the senior men's England national football team
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