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Here to highlight and celebrate the struggles and successes of the Black and Mixed Race Irish community “𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑, 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑣𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠” 🖤☘️
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My name is Nadia Power and I’m 22 years old. I was born in Dublin. My Mam is from Kilkenny and my Dad is from Sudan. I am an 800m and 1500m athlete.
I’ve been running since I was 8 years old and got put into an athletics club after winning my school sports day race...
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Rachael Baptist was a Black Irish singer apparently born in Ireland in the 18th century. On her stage debut, she was described as an Irish native, and enjoyed a successful singing career in Irish and English theatres, assembly halls and...
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...on your current ability. You will never know your full potential unless you start working towards achieving it. And remember that for every negative or racist comment, there are hundreds of other people cheering you on.
Thank you
@NadiaPower6
❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
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My name is Rebekah, I’m 24 and I’m half Irish and half Ethiopian. 🇮🇪❤️🇪🇹 My dad is from Drogheda.
Back then there were a very small number of Black people in Drogheda and my Black mother was racially abused, profiled and discriminated against on a daily basis...
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A massive congratulations to
@Raemmu
, for becoming the Mayor of Longford Municipal District. She is the first black woman to ever become a mayor in Irish history!
A true inspiration ❤️❤️
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#blackandirish
#blackirish
🖤☘️
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A Statement from Members of the An Octoroon Creative Team in response to
@irishtimes
#IrishTimesTheatreAwards
nominations.
Please read our full statement here.
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...I also played camogie for 10 years.
My biggest achievement in athletics so far is winning a bronze medal in the European u23 Championships last summer for Ireland.
My advice to younger athletes or young people involved in other sports is not to set limits on yourself based..
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...and stereotypes that may hurt Black people and use this time to learn more about the matter.
Thank you for sharing your story Rebekah ❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
☘️✊🏾
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My name is Samantha, I’m 23 & I live in Dublin. I am of Nigerian heritage. I was born in The Netherlands and moved to Ireland when I was only 4. Ireland is my home. It’s where I’ve checked off many of my most important milestones. It’s where I’ve grown up...
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Irish immigration to Montserrat goes back as far as the 17th century. Irish people were originally sent to Montserrat as indentured servants, exiled by Oliver Cromwell. Montserrat is a Caribbean island and overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Known as…
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Today is the two year anniversary of George Nkencho. We are one year passed the date which it is was promised to be delivered by. GSOC must be transparent about these delays.
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Open letter to
@DCU
president
@DaireKeogh
We stand in solidarity with the Black students of DCU and support their protest this Friday. Racism has no place in our academic institutions.
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...I began to resent my blackness and started hating my hair.
Now, I am almost finished my masters in clinical psychology and am doing my dissertation on Black mental health and the stigma surrounding this. I hope to work as a clinical psychologist in Ireland one day and...
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Welcome to Black and Irish!!
Here we aim to highlight and celebrate the successes and struggles of the Black Irish Community.
So join us as we build a brand around the Black Irishness. A brand that helps us to be proud of our heritage and hybrid of cultures.
Thank you 🖤☘️
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We’re delighted to announce that we will be launching a 10 piece podcast with
@rte
&
@RTE2fm
🥳🔥
THE BLACK AND IRISH PODCAST will be available on tomorrow as well as on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.
#blackandirish
#blackirish
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Hi! My name is Amber Maher, I’m 25 and I'm from Waterford.
My granddad was African-American, born in Albany, Georgia, in town that was originally a cotton plantation. He met my grandma in London, and she was from Waterford. My dad was put up for adoption when he was born but...
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We will see you at Parnell Square on the 18th of February at 1:30pm. Let’s show just how powerful we are together! ✊🏾🔥🇮🇪
#irelandforall
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We’ll be on tomorrow’s
@IndoWeekend
cover 🥳 Thank you for featuring us & highlighting the good work we’re doing for Ireland’s black and mixed race community ❤️ Thanks
@ellenmcoyne
for the interview ✨ Big thanks to
@hunterprdublin
for making it all happen 🙏🏾🖤☘️
#blackandirish
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Hey beautiful people❤️My name is Yaya Hranda I’m 22 years old, I’m from Congo🇨🇩 I moved to Ireland when I was 5 years old with my biological father, I was than fostered at the age of 8 by two amazing Caucasian parents.
My biggest moments of racism came from playing sports...
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...not show vulnerability. My parents raised me to be a strong, proud, Ethiopian-Irish woman and I eventually learnt to embrace my curls and both sides of my amazing culture. I love being Irish and I love the people, I do hope they recognise the micro aggressions, jokes...
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Congratulations to Ugonna Duru, a 16 year old Cork student who has invented an app that can teach you Irish sign language!!
Ugonna is a Cork girl with a very bright future ahead of her.
Thank you Ugonna! ❤️
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#blackandirish
#blackirish
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Hi My Name is Boidu Sayeh I’m 24 years old I was born in Liberia and moved to Westmeath when I was 8, I’ve been playing Gaelic football from the age of 9.
I got into the Gaa from primary school in Rosemount, and has been a huge part of my life ever sense...
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...try to help Black people with their mental health struggles as it is seen as a ‘shameful’ thing within the Black community. I want Black people to feel safe and comfortable talking about their mental health, especially Black men as they are brought up to be strong and to...
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My name is Brian James. I’m 53 years old, married for 31 years, and worked all my life in Ireland.
My father was from Trinidad, my mother is from Waterford. I grew up in London and Luton. My discovery of my colour was when I started school at age 5, and from that age I was...
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The future starts with each of us. In order to build a better future, we must come together, have these tough conversations, allow black and mixed race people to air our grievances and continue to seek fairness, truth and justice for all on this island.
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#GeorgeNkencho
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Hi everyone, my name is Safia. I am from Wexford and I am 9 years old. I love science, art & have the craziest sense of humour. I have lots of friends and I am missing school & friends at the moment.
A couple of years ago I was at a play centre with my sister...
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Hi, my name is Wura (which means Gold), I’m 19 and live in Dublin.
I was born in Nigeria and came to Ireland when I was 4/5. Growing up in Ireland was hard, my family came to this country as asylum seekers. Which wasn’t easy at all. I was happy to be in Ireland but it was...
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Last night we saw the most ever Black and Mixed Race Irish players ever selected for one senior men’s Irish international friendly.
@adamidah1
,
@EdozieOgbene
, Gavin Bazunu &
@AndrewOmobamid1
were all selected for Ireland’s squad against Hungary!
Well done lads!! 👏🏾👏🏾
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Being both black and Irish has always been really important for me. I call that energy Black Dúbh.
- Sheriff, from Louth
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A big massive congratulations to
@EdozieOgbene
who last night became the first ever African-born footballer to play for Ireland. 🥳🥳
We are so proud of you and your amazing achievement 👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you ⚽️❤️
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#blackandirish
#blackirish
🖤☘️
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@FAIreland
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...My dad’s side of the family weren’t thrilled about her to say the least, especially when they found out she was pregnant with me. At the time there was only one other Black person in my school so the racial abuse was rife...
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...I’d be made fun of for having a Black mother and they were disgusted that my White dad would ever get with a Black woman. I was called “blackie chan”, “ni*ger” and my hair was constantly grabbed, touched and sniffed at school...
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MASSIVE CONGRATS
@rhasidatadeleke
😍😍😍😍
Rhasidat brought gold 🥇 home to Ireland by winning this years 100m female sprint at the U20 European Championships earlier this week 🙌🏾🙌🏾
A superstar now and for the future no doubt ☝🏾
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#blackandirish
#u20europeanchampionship
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My name is Marguerite. I was born in Dublin in 1974. I am a PROUD Irish/Zambian, living in Meath now
I lived in a Children's home for the first 3 years of my life (a Magdalene laundry). I'm led to believe my Mother met my Father in 1973...
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...I would hope that in 10 years direct provision will be a thing of the past, & there will be more of an emphasis on educating children early about racism, immigration, & how to be actively anti-racist.
Thank you for sharing your story Amber❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
☘️✊🏽
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We hope to see you at the solidarity rally this weekend!
🗓️ 18th of Feb
🕰️ 1:30 PM
📍 Parnell Square
#IrelandForAll
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My name is Favor Weyimi-Oboyo, (No I won’t do a favor😂) I’m a 21 year old from Co. Kildare✨And I’m Nigerian🇳🇬 & Irish🇮🇪
Growing up in Ireland has definitely been “eventful” shall I say. In school I was often the only black person in some of my classes, excluded and...
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Thank you Rachael ❤️
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Source:
- Africans in 18th Century Ireland by W.A Hart, 2002
- (Photo) Contemporary of Rachael Baptiste - headstuff.
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#blackirish
#blackirishhistory
#blackhistorymonth
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My name is Katja, I’m 24 years old and I’m a second generation immigrant from Burundi.
Growing up in Ireland I often experienced subtle and blatant racism, my earliest memory of being racially attacked was when I was walking to stage school aged 11 and was egged and called..
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A big congratulations and best of luck to
@NadiaPower6
who will be representing Ireland at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics 🥳👏🏾☘️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
#teamireland
#Tokyo2020
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Congratulations to Nadia Power who has set a new Irish senior 800m indoor record at the Vienna International meet last Saturday.
Nadia Power is an Irish woman destined for great things. We are so proud of you!!
Thank you
@NadiaPower6
❤️
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#blackandirish
#blackirish
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...pleasure gardens for the best part of 25 years. She had been a pupil of Bernardo Palma, and first performed in a Dublin Concert for his benefit in February 1750.
Over the next six years she sang regularly at Marlborough Green Gardens, and occasionally at other venues in...
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...And no one treats me differently. I'm 9 now and I love being me.
Thank you for sharing your story Safia ❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
☘️✊🏽
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Safia’s story was shared by her mother, Trudy Core. Thank you
@indigograceirl
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“Difference is the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth, & it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace; respect for diversity”
- John Hume
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@_IHREC
#Ad
#AllAgainstRacism
#blackandirish
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Hi my name is Joe Odoemene, I’m 23 and from Dublin.
Growing up in Ireland had its ups and downs. Whether it was in school, or general society. My first experience of racism was as a 5 year old in primary school...
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...of 1772- 1773. It is assumed that following almost 25 years of travelling and performing she may have finally called it a day and retired peacefully.
Rachael Baptiste is an example of how a gifted and enterprising black woman in 18th century Ireland could move beyond...
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My name is Patrick Martins, I am 23 years of age, from Dublin and I am an Actor.
I started acting when I was 17 as a result of a conversation I had with my mum. I auditioned for Bull Alley Theatre Company and studied there for two years...
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“Irishness is part of your identity. It’s part of who you are”
#blackirish
#blackandirish
#NewProfilePic
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...what we assume to have been the limitations on the careers and opportunities of black people at the time.
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...Dublin. The playwright and actor John O’ Keeffe, who attended the Marlborough Green concerts as a boy, remembered her as among the outstanding singers of the time.
...Between 1757 and 1767 she performed in England receiving universal applause. In the winter of 1767-1768...
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Hi my name is Yemisi Saidi. I’m 22 years old. I live in Dublin and grew up in Clare.
I moved to Ireland when I was 4. I completed my primary and secondary education in Clare and went to college in Dublin, UCD to study architecture.
I find it really sad that a lot of...
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...she reappeared in Kilkenny after marrying a music teacher and picture restorer named Mr. Crow (Crowe). Giving a series of concerts and balls in Kilkenny and the neighbouring towns. One performance inspired ‘a gentleman of Kilkenny’ to write a poem in her honour...
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...With that in mind I believe Ireland has the ability to pave the way in term of embracing different cultures and races. And creating a society where everyone is accepted ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story Yaya❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
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..., which was published in Finn’s Leinster Journal in December 1767.
By now Baptiste was seen as major Irish celebrity. And continued to perform at concerts and balls across the isle of Ireland. Our last record of her performances is from her Belfast concerts in the winter...
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Hi 👋 I’m Nicole. I’m 27 and from Cork.
Growing up mixed race I always felt out of place. I wasn’t white and I wasn’t black. I had privilege, I was accepted by white people and black people alike but the racism within the racism flowed both ways.
I was demeaned...
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...Stand up for what is right and achieve your goals. Most importantly, always have fun enjoy playing GAA.
Thank you
@boidusayeh
❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
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My name is Bukky Adebowale (Boo-key A-day-boh-wah-lay). I am 21 years old, and of Yoruba heritage.
I was born in Dublin (up the Coombe) and raised in Kildare. My family raised me as a Nigerian Christian so Jollof, seasoning and prayer have always been in my blood 😂...
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...made a conscious decision not to allow the hate certain people have in their hearts to define me. However, I know it’s not enough to just toughen up. It’s down to us to work together to create change and acknowledge the issues in our society...
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This week will be sharing the stories of black Irish people who’ve struggled with their black features growing up & how they’ve overcome anti-blackness. Learning that black beautiful is a constant battle & we hope to capture what it means to
#LoveYourBlackSelf
this week.
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Big news everyone 🥳🎊
We will be publishing a book in October 2023 in collaboration with
@LittleIslandBks
😍 keep your eyes peeled for updates 😁
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Hi, my name is Tommy Ajiboye and I’m 25 years old, originally from Nigeria, but moved over to Ireland when I was 3.
My greatest accomplishment to date is graduating college with first-class honours and landing a job I enjoy straight away...
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Black and Irish are proud to have partnered with Black Inclusive Curriculum and Lush in a joint effort to EMPOWER teachers to fight and interrupt racism and bias in their classrooms.
Our goal is to make Anti-Bias Anti-Racism (ABAR) training a requirement for ALL teachers!
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Hello, my name is Rebecca! I’m 21 and I live in Mayo. I was born in Boston, MA and I moved here when I was 7.
My family and I moved here because my mom is Irish. She grew up just down the road from where I live! Growing up in Ireland hasn’t always been easy...
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My name is Lauren English Adams, I am 20 years old. And I am from Wexford. My mother is a Wexford woman and my dad is Jamaican.
Growing up in Ireland I didn’t have much of a black influence in my life. My mother raised me and my 3 older sisters in a predominantly white town...
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Hi I’m Eboni (she/they), I’m 20 years old, bisexual and from Co. Meath.
Growing up mixed race in Ireland has meant always being aware of how my hair looked at all times, how I conducted myself, how I gave back to the community...
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My name is Mikey James. I am 24 years old, and I’m from Offaly.
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Growing up in Ireland mixed-race means that your experience differs greatly between you and other mixed-race people. My mam is white Irish and my dad is Trinidadian/Irish...
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Congratulations to Rí Anumudu & Chikemka Abuchi-Ogbonda who were crowned team champions of the 61st
@IrishTimes
Debate competition last night, becoming the first ever black Irish team to do so 👏🏾👏🏾
Well done ladies, an excellent achievement ❤️❤️
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#blackandirish
#blackirish
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Welcome to Black and Irish!!
We are here to highlight and celebrate the struggles successes of the Black and Mixed Race Irish Community.
So join us as we build a brand that helps us to be proud of our heritage and hybrid of cultures.
Thank you 🖤☘️
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... the notion that you don't have to be a certain "level" of black to be mixed race. I'm learning more and more about my heritage and becoming more proud every day. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
In 10 years time I see Ireland being on the way to becoming a more open and welcoming country...
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My name is Santis O'Garro. I am 36 and I’m from Dublin.
I came to Ireland from Montserrat with my 2 brothers. I was the only one that didn't want to leave Montserrat. This is a small island in the Caribbean referred to as the Emerald Isle...
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In our first episode of the Black and Irish Podcast we speak about identity and what it means to be black and Irish. Listen now via the link below, on , or wherever you get your podcasts ☘️🖤
@rte
#blackandirish
#blackirish
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Hi my name is Paul Olima. I’m 33 (I know I look 23😌) & from Dublin.
Me ma & da moved to Ireland from Nigeria in 1974 with me eldest bro, I am 1 of 6 boys, the 2nd youngest and the prettiest...
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We are the Adedeji Family and we are originally from Nigeria and moved to Ireland over 20 years ago.
Our decision to migrate here was for greener pastures for ourselves and most importantly, our children...
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Hey, I'm Ruth Charles, 25 y/o, from Dublin. I'm a professional Irish Dancer.
I began dancing at the age of 4. I danced for the CRN organisation before moving to An Commissiun when I was 9. There, I danced for the O'Shea school of Irish dance, competing until I was 21...
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A MASIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO
@Pamela_Uba
who became Ireland’s first ever crowned black Miss Ireland!! ☘️👑
Find out more about Pamela’s story and achievement right here:
Thank you Pamela , YOU ARE AMAZING!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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#blackirish
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Wishing the very best of luck to Leon Reid at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics 👏🏾☘️
Bring it home 🥇🏃🏿♂️
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#blackandirish
#blackirish
#tokyo2020
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Hi, my name is Bidemi. I’m 24 years old and I live in Dublin.
I was born in Lagos Nigeria & I moved to Ireland with my mum when I was 5 years old. Very early on realised I was different from the other students, whenever there was...
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Hi my name is Damien and I am 36 years old and from Waterford. I have a degree in psychology and masters degree in Exercise and sport psychology.
I was born in Ireland as a mixed race baby in 1983 to a white biological mother who had returned from London and a...
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Hi guys.🖤💛❤💚🧡
My name is ERICKSON DIARRA. I’m 38 and I came to Ireland when I was 12 years old from the Ivory Coast with my mum, 2 brothers & my beautiful 23 years old sister who was born here.
In school I was the only black fella for years. But I made friends within...
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Hi my name is Sandrine Uwase Ndahiro from Carlow. I’m 25 years old and I am originally from Rwanda 🇷🇼
The earliest memory of racism I can remember is...
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In celebration of
#InternationalWomensDay
, we want to celebrate the amazing women on our team who’ve made us what we are today. They have shown incredible leadership, creativity & thoughtfulness in our pursuit of creating a more equal and inclusive Ireland.
Thank you ladies ❤️
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of my Irish and Trinidad roots. I, just like my sons, have experienced racism but have dealt with it like my father taught me. We should always rise above it and through friendships and dialogue things can improve. But awareness is the tool that must be shared.
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declare yourself as Anti Racist, and to end Direct Provision. To introduce multi cultural history within our education system from day one of school amongst much more.
Grá
Marguerite 🙋🏾♀️🖤🇮🇪
Thank you for sharing your story Marguerite ❤️
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#blackandirish
#blackirish
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One year ago today.
Rest in Power George Floyd.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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#blackandirish
#blackirish
#ripGeorgeFloyd
#georgefloyd
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My name is Christine Eniola and I just turned 18 years old today.
For me, growing up as a black girl in Ireland has always been a constant internal battle - especially with having white people refer to my braids as skipping ropes...
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“I think if Ireland had more POC involved in acting ,the arts, tv and media would be a much more diverse community. We could all learn from one another and come together to tell rich and great stories that would attract audiences of all races.-Patrick, Dublin
#BlackandIrish
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My name is Gori. I am 25 and from Dublin. I am a first generation immigrant from Nigeria and my family emigrated to Ireland when I was 6 years old.
I believe my experience with racism has been mild compared to that of others. However, this does not mean I have never...
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...- You shouldn’t be afraid of change because you have nothing to lose but everything to gain!! ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿✊🏾
Thank you for sharing your story Wura❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
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...- actively learn ; Call out racist actions ; And most of all Love💕- The day will come, let’s be the ones to make it happen❤️
Thank you for sharing your story Favor ❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
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...of using such derogatory terms. We need to adopt a call out culture. First step is accepting there is a problem, then we address it. I know we can be better ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story Joe ❤️
#blackandirish
#blackirish
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