Dixie Invades Britain – by Roi Ottley 1942-45
The noose of prejudice is slowly tightening around the necks of American Negro soldiers, and tending to cut off their
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Prostate Cancer – What’s stopping you?
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World War I and African American Soldiers
World War I marked a significant turning point in military history and societal transformation. For African American soldiers, the Great
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The Massacre of the Senegalese WW1 1914
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The Bristol Bus Boycott remains one of the most important moments in modern Black British history. Long before diversity policies
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Marcus Rashford MBE is a professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Manchester United Football Club and the
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Benjamin Zephaniah
Dr. Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah, hailing from Birmingham, England, represents more than just poetry. He stands as a transformative voice,
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This list of black history books is not exhaustive by any means. Buy Black History Books Online via Black Presence
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Black Loyalists in 18th Century London
Black Loyalists in 18th-Century London Image: Courtesy of Kurt Miller – KMI Studio Website: www.kmistudio.com It was during the War of Independence in
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Diane Abbott MP
Diane Abbott was elected Britain’s first Black woman MP in 1987. Representing the London constituency of Hackney North and Stoke
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In the 18th Century, the presence of blacks in London was very established. So much so that there were regular get-togethers where
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Frank Bruno MBE
Frank Bruno MBE is one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and arguably one of the most successful Black British boxers. Bruno
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The first black woman officer was Sislin Fay Allen who served from 1968 – 1972.Watford Observer: Black police officer Sislin’s
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Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain (Get Political)
This is the updated version of the popular 1984 version of Fryers ‘staying power’. Staying Power is recognised as the
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