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Nov 93 min read

Google Doodle celebrates musician and songwriter Lizzie Emeh, who was a champion for people with learning disabilities in the UK.

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

Maz Collins

Nov 75 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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The Sons of Africa - the Black abolitionists story

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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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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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?

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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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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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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Google Doodle celebrates Adelaide Hall's 122nd birthday

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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Ivor Cummings - the unsung 'gay' father of the Windrush Generation

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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Princess Ademola - the African Princess who served as a nurse during wartime Britain

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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Samuel Coleridge Taylor - famed 18th century British composer

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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Six podcasts to listen to during Black History Month UK 2023 & beyond

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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