Was Cleopatra’s mother African?
Was Cleopatra’s Mother African? A Black British Historian’s Perspective For decades, Cleopatra VII—the last active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt—has been
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Black Women
Collection of Articles about Black women in Britain and the distinct struggles that they face.. We welcome original contributed articles.
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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Britains First Black Police Woman
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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Doreen Lawrence
Doreen Delceita Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE, was born Doreen Graham on the 24 October 1952 in Jamaica. Living in
Read moreLeft of Karl Marx
For those interested in the film event, Looking for Claudia Jones, we thought you might like to know that Carole
Read moreMary Prince A Slave
Mary Prince, A Slave: Mary Prince (1788-1833) was a Bermudian woman, born into slavery in Bermuda. The published story of
Read moreCaribbean Women in WW2
Caribbean Women in WW2 Britain There were plenty Caribbean Women serving in WW2. When we think of the British Armed
Read moreHope Powell – Football Manager
Hope Powell OBE, CBE (born 8 December 1966) is a former coach of the England women’s national football team. Distinguished
Read moreRocky Road to success for Geologist
Geoscience Multimedia Development Supporting Black British Career Access And Continuity Consultant Geologist, Toyin Solanke, from West Norwood in London, began
Read moreJessica Ennis
Jessica Ennis is an English Athlete from the City of Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Jessica was born on 28 January
Read moreDounne Alexander
Creator of “Grammas” herbal sources range. Dounne Alexander was born in Trinidad, and immigrated with her parents to Britain in
Read moreDame Jocelyn Barrow
The Honorary Chair of the Board of the Global Council of Black Women Leaders, Inc. Jocelyn Barrow was born in
Read moreValda James
Valda Loiuse James was a black British Politician. Valda James Became the Mayor Of Islington in 1988. She became the
Read moreAunt Esthers Story – new revised and up-dated edition
HISTORY & SOCIAL ACTION PUBLICATIONS www.historysocialaction.co.uk sean.creighton1947@btinternet.com ESTHER BRUCE A Black London Seamstress: Her Story 1912-1994 PRE-PUBLICATION OFFER History &
Read moreBaroness Valerie Amos – Politician
Black Politician Valerie Ann Amos, Baroness Amos, is a black Politician in the Labour Party (born 13 March 1954), is
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Baroness Scotland was created a peer as Baroness Scotland of Asthal, of Asthal in the County of Oxfordshire, in 1997
Read moreChi Onwurah, MP
Chi Onwurah, MP Chi Onwurah is a Black British Labour MP for Newcastle Central. Entered Parliament May 6th General
Read moreBaroness Valerie Amos-Politician
Valerie Ann Amos, Baroness Amos, PC (born 13 March 1954), was a British Labour Party politician and life peer, she
Read moreDenise Lewis – Athlete
Denise Lewis is a Black British Athlete, a superb all-around talent. Denise progressed to the highest world-class at the heptathlon;
Read moreAnnie Gross tried for Murder 1912
Annie Gross was a black entertainer from America. She and her husband Harry had been working in New York before
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