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Oct 2, 2020 · Here we highlight nine important black Britons, from those who broke race barriers, to figures whose feats have cemented Britain's place on the world stage. Olaudah Equiano
- Jacques Francis (1527 to unknown) Jacques Francis was a Black African man who played a rather significant role in royal Tudor society. During his reign, King Henry VIII hired him as a diver to recover lost items from his ships, including from the famous warship the Mary Rose.
- Ignatius Sancho (1729-1780) Actor and writer Paterson Joseph performs excerpts from his novel The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho in St Margaret’s Church, Westminster.
- Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) A visitor to the Royal Academy of Arts is seen with George III, 1771 (centre) and Queen Charlotte, 1771 (right), by artist Johan Zoffany.
- Mary Seacole (1805-1881) When British nurses are spoken of, Florence Nightingale generally comes to mind first. Along with her contributions to the field of health was Mary Seacole, who was born to a Scottish father and Jamaican mother.
Oct 7, 2020 · In honour of Black History Month 2020, EachOther explores the achievements of ten Black British human rights trailblazers. Black history in the UK is British history. From Olaudah Equiano to Diane Abbott, Black Britons have a long history of campaigning for basic human rights and equality.
Jun 8, 2020 · But some commentators have questioned whether racism exists in Britain, and to what extent. George The Poet, who was questioned about this on Newsnight, believes a lack of education about black...
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Oct 3, 2023 · The first Black History Month in the UK took place in 1987, the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the Caribbean. It was arranged by Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, who came to the UK from...
Oct 1, 2020 · This post—published at the start of the UK’s Black History Month—brings together a selection of Institute resources, guides, recent publications and forthcoming events that may be of interest to those working in the field of Black History.
Oct 31, 2018 · 'Sparked resentment' At the BBC, Marson worked alongside writers TS Eliot and George Orwell before establishing her own weekly feature within the Calling the West Indies radio programme, called...
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