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Black History Month 2024
16 days
🌍 Together, let's rewrite the narrative and celebrate the diversity and strength of the Black community. Join us in reclaiming history, one story at a time. #ReclaimingNarratives #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #CelebrateDiversity #Empowerment #Inspiration
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Black History Month 2024
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Today we lost a giant of literature and a voice for justice. Benjamin Zephaniah, poet, activist, and inspiration, passed away aged 65. His words challenged us, his passion inspired us, and his legacy will forever remind us of the power of poetry to spark change.…
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Black History Month 2024
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"Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” Dr. Mae Jemison @maejemison , first African-American female astronaut #BlackHistoryMonth2020 #blackhistorymonth
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#VEDay A group of British West Indian Royal Air Force ( #RAF ) officers in London, 1945.
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Black History Month 2024
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On the 22nd of April, we honor Stephen Lawrence Day – A Legacy of Change, marking 31 years since his passing. Stephen Lawrence, a remarkable young man from South London with aspirations of becoming an architect, is remembered today not just for his dreams but for the profound…
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Black History Month 2024
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#VEDay Caribbean Women in WW2
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Black History Month 2024
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In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight the phenomenal Dr. Samantha Tross @samanthatross , a renowned British consultant surgeon and a trailblazer in orthopaedic surgery. Born on 30 June 1968, in Georgetown, Guyana, Dr. Tross has achieved significant milestones,…
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Black History Month 2024
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Let's highlight the remarkable contributions of Black women during #BlackHistoryMonth 2023 . From pioneering scientists and dedicated activists to talented artists and influential leaders, their impact is truly immeasurable. The theme #SalutingOurSisters pays homage to black…
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Black History Month 2024
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Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, has transcended sorrow to become a symbol of justice and hope. In the wake of her son’s tragic loss, she forged a path towards change, combating racial injustice. #salutingoursisters #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2023
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Black History Month 2024
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Celebrating the remarkable Mary Seacole ! Her unwavering dedication to healthcare during the Crimean War, fearless spirit, and contributions to British history continue to inspire generations. 🏥❤️ Let's honor her legacy of compassion and resilience! #SalutingOurSisters
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Margaret Busby became the UK’s youngest and first black female book publisher in the 1960s when she co-founded the London-based publishing house, Allison and Busby. #salutingoursisters #BlackHistoryMonth2023
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Black History Month 2024
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London’s Janet Kay was the first black female artist to have a reggae Number 1 in the UK. Janet is a descendant of the Jamaican National Hero the Rt Excellent Deacon Paul Bogle. #salutingoursisters #blackhistorymonth
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Black History Month 2024
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If you are more outraged by the toppling of a statue of someone responsible for the transportation of 84,000 enslaved African men, women and young children, of whom 19,000 died on voyages - than the fact the statue was there in the first place - you have a serious problem.
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Black History Month 2024
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Charlene White is a shining example of Sheroes Amongst Us, using her platform to amplify Pioneering voices and bring crucial stories to light. Her journalistic integrity and passion for change inspire us all. #salutingoursisters #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2023 #WEMATTER
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Black History Month 2024
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London’s Janet Kay was the first black female artist to have a reggae Number 1 in the UK. Janet is a descendant of the Jamaican National Hero the Rt Excellent Deacon Paul Bogle. #salutingoursisters #blackhistorymonth #BHM2023
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Black History Month 2024
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With 1M people and 300 arrests, Notting Hill Carnival is proportionately safer than the Vatican and is the safest 'festival' every year.
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#VEDay Before the National Health Service was founded in 1948, many West African and West Indian women trained as nurses in British hospitals during World War II. These included Princess Ademola, daughter of the Alake of Abeokuta, the paramount chief in northern Nigeria.
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Black History Month 2024
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Elsie Sazuze A true community hero. RIP dear friend.
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It is with great sadness we announce that another member of our nursing family, Elsie Sazuze, has sadly died from COVID-19.
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Black History Month 2024
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As we emerge from a global pandemic that has turned our world upside down, @DavidOlusoga explores the hidden history of the nurses, doctors and health workers who, for more than 70 years, have been coming to Britain from overseas to serve in the #NHS .
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Black History Month 2024
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#VEDay In 1945, Trinidad’s Ulric Cross, who served throughout World War II in the #RAF , received the DSO and the DFC from King George VI at Buckingham Palace
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Black History Month 2024
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Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, has transcended sorrow to become a symbol of justice and hope. In the wake of her son’s tragic loss, she forged a path towards change, combating racial injustice. #salutingoursisters #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2023
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Black History Month 2024
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London’s Janet Kay was the first black female artist to have a reggae Number 1 in the UK. Janet is a descendant of the Jamaican National Hero the Rt Excellent Deacon Paul Bogle. #salutingoursisters #blackhistorymonth #BHM2023
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Black History Month 2024
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#VEDay Lilian Bader was one of the first black women to join the British Armed Forces during World War II. She dealt with discrimination and racism, but she rose up through the ranks and left one hell of a legacy for those who followed in her footsteps
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Black History Month 2024
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This year, Black History Month will be dedicated to honouring black women who have made remarkable contributions. Come and celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth2023 at @RBKClibraries with Dame Elizabeth Anionwu @EAnionwu finding out all about her inspiring life and achievements.
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Black History Month 2024
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Join us in commemorating the remarkable contributions of black people to British society during #BlackHistoryMonth 2023. This year, we're shining a spotlight on the exceptional achievements of black women who have left an indelible mark on history. #Salutingoursisters #BHM2023
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Black History Month 2024
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Today is the second National #StephenLawrence Day – which celebrates the life and legacy of Stephen Lawrence, who was killed in a racist attack at just 18 years old. 13 September 1974 - 22 April 1993 - Rest in Peace #StephenLawrenceDay
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Black History Month 2024
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We Urgently Need More Black Female Professors In UK Universities
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Black History Month 2024
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Baroness Doreen Lawrence's journey from a grieving mother in Eltham to a national advocate for justice, epitomises the transformative power of love and resilience. Her unwavering quest for justice is a testament to a mother's love and an indomitable spirit #Blackhistorymonth #BHM
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Black History Month 2024
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Deeply disappointed at @KentUnion 's ill thought and misdirected Black History Month celebrations.
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Black History Month 2024
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Dame Linda Dobbs, a trailblazer born in Sierra Leone in 1951, shattered barriers and etched her name in history as the first non-white person appointed to the senior judiciary of England and Wales. #blackhistorymonth #BeyondOctober
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Black History Month 2024
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Baroness Doreen Lawrence's journey from a grieving mother in Eltham to a national advocate for justice, epitomises the transformative power of love and resilience. Her unwavering quest for justice is a testament to a mother's love and an indomitable spirit #Blackhistorymonth #BHM
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Black History Month 2024
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Join us in commemorating the remarkable contributions of black people to British society during #BHM2023 . This year we're shining a spotlight on the exceptional achievements of black women who have left an indelible mark on history #Salutingoursisters
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Black History Month 2024
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Baroness Doreen Lawrence's journey from a grieving mother in Eltham to a national advocate for justice, epitomises the transformative power of love and resilience. Her unwavering quest for justice is a testament to a mother's love and an indomitable spirit #Blackhistorymonth #BHM
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Black History Month 2024
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Many West African and West Indian women trained as nurses in British hospitals during World War II. These included Princess Ademola, daughter of the Alake of Abeokuta, the paramount chief in northern Nigeria. #RemembranceDay2020
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Black History Month 2024
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Celebrating a true trailblazer! Mia Morris OBE FRSA pioneered the first Black History Month website. Her commitment to heritage preservation inspires us all. Let's honour her as a beacon of inspiration to the sisters who have paved the way! #BlackHistoryMonth #Salutingoursisters
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Black History Month 2024
8 years
With Asian Heritage Month being observed by a growing number of countries in May, will Black icons be celebrated by Kent University then?
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Black History Month 2024
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#VEDay #RAF Flying Officer Jellicoe Scoon later flew Spitfires with 41 Squadron and Typhoons with 198 Squadron
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Black History Month 2024
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In the hallowed annals of the Church of England, Rose Hudson-Wilkin emerges as a luminous figure. Far more than the first Black female bishop, she’s a symbol of progress, bridging centuries-old traditions with contemporary inclusivity #salutingoursisters #BlackHistoryMonth2023
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Black History Month 2024
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We remember the forgotten Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority veterans from #Africa , The #Caribbean , Asia & Far East who fought as British colonies in WWII #LestWeForget on #VEDay75
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Black History Month 2024
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Latest event in London on Tuesday 4 July: To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS and Windrush, this panel event chaired by Gary Younge @garyyounge brings together nursing staff and historians to explore the contributions of migrants to the NHS #windrush75 #blackhistory #NHS
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Black History Month 2024
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Landing of a Cuban plane in italy carrying #doctors from #Cuba All are black welcomed in "standing ovation" by Italians. Who would have believed it ? The world will change after the #Coronavirus
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Black History Month 2024
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#VEDay Most French Forces Were Africans
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Black History Month 2024
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On 32 beaches around Great Britain the faces of those who served during World War One are being created in the sand. A picture of the British Army's first black officer Walter Tull He enlisted in the army in 1914, and died in the Second Battle of the Somme
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Black History Month 2024
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Black History Month Resource Pack 2019 - Black History Month 2019 | Black History Month Celebrating the Great Black British Achievers #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blacklivesmatter #windrush #windrushday #nasuwt #teaching #tuc #tes
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Black History Month 2024
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Today, 22 June 2021 is the fourth annual National Windrush Day. That means it’s been 73 years since the Empire Windrush ship docked at Tilbury bringing the first of the Windrush Generation to the UK, but the national day is about more than just one moment in history. #WindrushDay
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Black History Month 2024
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For #BlackHistoryMonth 📷 2023, our theme is "Saluting our Sisters". Honouring the vital roles black women have played in history, from literature and music to politics and healthcare. Introducing our Black History Month Resource Pack ORDER today! #tuc #schools #education
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Black History Month 2024
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@NoWay7790 @realDonaldTrump You are an embarrassment to the USA
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Black History Month 2024
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A group of British West Indian Royal Air Force ( #RAF ) officers in London, 1945. #RemembranceDay2020
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Black History Month 2024
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British Transport Police @BTP Detective Constable John Coker passed away last night, another hero who died serving his community. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. RIP dear friend.
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Black History Month 2024
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"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome" @DrMayaAngelou #BlackHistoryMonth
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Black History Month 2024
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#VEDay The Million-Plus Forgotten Africans fighting In World War II
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Black History Month 2024
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Hear the ex-Vice President @epsycampbell who championed the Aug. 31 International Day For People Of African Descent proposal to successful adoption by the @UN at this Wednesday's @TAOBQ African History Reflection Day Zoom meeting
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Black History Month 2024
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Marcus Rashford missed a penalty, but quite a few kids didn’t miss a meal because of him, #3Lions #respect @MarcusRashford
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Black History Month 2024
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We are pleased to announce that 50,000 copies of the #BlackHistoryMonth Magazine 2023 at at the printers,The theme of #SalutingourSisters #WEMATTER highlights the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history and building communities. #BHM
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Black History Month 2024
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Baroness Doreen Lawrence's journey from a grieving mother in Eltham to a national advocate for justice, epitomises the transformative power of love and resilience. Her unwavering quest for justice is a testament to a mother's love and an indomitable spirit #Blackhistorymonth #BHM
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Black History Month 2024
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Jacqueline McKenzie: A pillar of strength in the UK’s justice landscape. With over a quarter-century in legal practice, she’s been a beacon for marginalized voices navigating the intricacies of immigration and asylum. #BlackHistoryMonth #SalutingOurSisters #WEMATTER #BHM2023
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Black History Month 2024
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Join us in commemorating the remarkable contributions of black people to British society during #BHM2023 . This year we're shining a spotlight on the exceptional achievements of black women who have left an indelible mark on history #Salutingoursisters
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Black History Month 2024
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The Million-Plus Forgotten #Africans fighting In World War II #RemembranceDay2020
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Black History Month 2024
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Black history month magazine out today
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Black History Month 2024
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Prince Charles honours UK’s first black headmistress Yvonne Conolly with education award
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Black History Month 2024
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Join us in commemorating the remarkable contributions of black people to British society during #BHM2023 . This year we're shining a spotlight on the exceptional achievements of black women who have left an indelible mark on history #Salutingoursisters
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Black History Month 2024
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Really sad news about the passing of Barbara Campbell who died of dementia two days ago. She was a real community hero who worked tirelessly in the promotion of Black History. A very sad day for all of us. RIP Babs.
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Black History Month 2024
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Today is @ukblackpride Haggerston Park London. Get out and celebrate your #LGBTI brothers, sisters, friends, colleagues. #WhenWeRise . #allblacklivesmatter
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Black History Month 2024
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#VEDay In October 1943 a group of 30 women from across the Caribbean arrived in Britain. Motivated by loyalty to the 'mother country
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Black History Month 2024
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50,000 magazines back from printers #BlackHistoryMonth order today only £3.95 packs @blackhistorymonth .org.uk
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Black History Month 2024
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Baroness Doreen Lawrence's journey from a grieving mother in Eltham to a national advocate for justice, epitomises the transformative power of love and resilience. Her unwavering quest for justice is a testament to a mother's love and an indomitable spirit #Blackhistorymonth #BHM
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Black History Month 2024
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"20 Black Women who changed Britain" who should be on the list? #blackhistorymonth
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Black History Month 2024
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Join us in commemorating the remarkable contributions of black people to British society during #BHM2023 . This year we're shining a spotlight on the exceptional achievements of black women who have left an indelible mark on history #Salutingoursisters
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Black History Month 2024
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In 1945, Trinidad’s Ulric Cross, who served throughout World War II in the #RAF , received the DSO and the DFC from King George VI at Buckingham Palace #RemembranceDay2020
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Black History Month 2024
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Latest event in Huddersfield on Sunday 24th March: In this special event, poet Michelle Scally Clarke, Colin Grant and Alex Wheatle @brixtonbard explore the poetry, music and legacy of Benjamin Zephaniah @BZephaniah #BlackHistoryMonth
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Black History Month 2024
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Dina Asher Smith @dinaashersmith continues to inspire us all with her incredible talent and dedication. Her blazing speed on the track and unwavering determination off it make her a true role model for aspiring athletes everywhere #salutingoursisters #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2023
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Black History Month 2024
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We are pleased to announce that 50,000 copies of the Black History Month Magazine 2023 at at the printers, The theme of Saluting our Sisters #WEMATTER highlights the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities.…
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Black History Month 2024
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Embracing our #SalutingOurSisters theme, we are delighted to announce the start of a captivating national poetry competition 2023. We cordially invite you to participate in this remarkable opportunity by sharing and submitting your exceptional entry. #BlackHistorymonth #BHM2023
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Black History Month 2024
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We are pleased to announce that 50,000 copies of the #BlackHistoryMonth Magazine 2023 at at the printers,The theme of #SalutingourSisters #WEMATTER highlights the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history and building communities. #BHM
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Black History Month 2024
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Charlene White @CharleneWhite a prominent British television broadcaster & journalist, known for her role as a news anchor and presenter on ITV news and Loose Women discusses forging a path and leaving a legacy with Black History Month #SalutingOurSisters
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Black History Month 2024
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For #BlackHistoryMonth 2023, our theme is "Saluting our Sisters". Honouring the vital roles black women have played in history, from literature and music to politics and healthcare. Introducing our BHM Resource Pack ORDER today! #tuc #schools #BHM2023
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