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BLACK HISTORY MONTH or BRITISH HISTORY MONTH?

🎉🖤 As we step into October, let's delve deeper into our rich history! Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonthUK, we commemorate the progress made since the #EqualityAct2010 and stand firm against racial discrimination in…

BWSMOctober 1, 2023

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Being a black police woman in 1983

"By joining the police as someone from a black Asian or minority ethnic background, you are continuing to drive change from the inside as well as doing one of the…

BWSMOctober 1, 2023

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How The Ashanti Empire Became One Of The Most Powerful Kingdoms In Pre-Colonial Africa

BWSMOctober 1, 2023

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The untold story of Britain’s first black school teacher

📚🌟 Rediscovering a Hero: Dive into the remarkable, yet often overlooked, tale of Tom Jenkins—Britain's potential first black school teacher who left an indelible mark on the Scottish Borders. From…

BWSMOctober 1, 2023

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What Black History Month means to me

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BWSMOctober 1, 2023

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First African called to the English Bar

🌍🎓 Celebrating an African legal luminary! Dive deep into the illustrious journey of Christopher Alexander Sapara Williams, the trailblazing first African called to the English Bar. From the hallways of…

BWSMOctober 1, 2023

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Honoring the Brilliance of America’s Black Wall Street

Honoring the Brilliance of America’s Black Wall Street Another overlooked chapter in our history lessons: Black Wall Street. Why did our textbooks omit the tales of African Americans who established…

BWSMOctober 1, 2023

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Barrels of Hope and Heartache

In the aftermath of World War II, Britain lay in ruins and sent out a profound call across the seas to the Caribbean. Thousands from these sun-kissed islands, answering the…

BWSMSeptember 27, 2023

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From Spice to Might

Throughout the tumultuous period of World War II, the Caribbean played a pivotal yet often overlooked role. Islands like Grenada showcased adaptability and resourcefulness, not only surviving but actively contributing…

BWSMSeptember 18, 2023

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The Extraordinary Journey of the Met’s First Black Superintendent

Robert Branford, who became the Metropolitan Police's first black officer to rise through the ranks to become a superintendent in 1856

BWSMSeptember 17, 2023