#BlackHistoryMonthUK

@DaveCohencomedy

DaveCohencomedy

As part of #BlackHistoryMonthUK I've been looking into the making of #Desmonds, which brought me to comedy producer Humphrey Barclay. Strap in for a crazy ride!As you can see,

For #blackhistorymonthuk I want to highlight the lack of diversity in this alternative space. Why is listening to rock/metal/punk or dressing alternative a “white people” thing? Do we know

Who doesn't like Benne (sesame seeds), Okra, Jakato (bitter balls), Chilli, fish and our very own Wala Res (rice) cooked with coconut oil.Dry res is very popular in Sierra Leone,

Humanities at Westminster

Not only is it Student Engagement Week, but it's also the final week of #BlackHistoryMonthUK , so here's a selection of fabulous and informative cultural events that might we'd highly

#BlackHistoryMonth thread: Celebrating our #BlackBritishHeroes https://lifeinthecityofchocolate.wordpress.com/2020/10/01/blackbritishheroes-celebrating-black-history-month-uk-part-one/ Black British Hero 1: Akyaaba Addai-Sebo #blackhistory

Boukman Academy

On October 15th 1987, Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso, was assassinated. As a teenager, Sankara joined the new military academy and honed his political education through books

@DaveCohencomedy

DaveCohencomedy

October is #blackhistorymonthuk and to celebrate I'll be writing a completely personal history of 20 of the most influential #BlackWritersAndComedyPerformers in my life. Okay let's get started... 1 DEREK

Elysabeth Grace

A bit late but it's been somewhat hectic. When RTs or notifications re historical studies about Black people and early modern England cross my TL, I find it difficult to

The first of October, the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth and the perfect time to start a music review thread of Black composers!31 pieces in 31 days, let's go! #blackhistorymonthuk #BlackLivesMatter

Day 2! Today we'll be talking about Pilot Officer Johnny Smythe (RAF Volunteer Reserve). Born in 1915, Smythe joined the RAF in 1940. After Navigation Training he joined No.623 Squadron

Chella Ramanan 🍒🇬🇩

Day 1: Okay, I'm doing this. It's a #BlackHistoryMonth thread. It's sad that we know more about Black American history, than we do about Black British struggles and successes.

Royal College of Music Museum

Today we’d like to share the extraordinary story of a former student who deserves better recognition.This is Amanda Aldridge (1866–1956), a British singer who became a composer & influential teacher.Are

Dr Duncan Forbes

UrbanMinistryUK

As its Black History Month, I'm gonna try to each week day post some Black British History, in the hope of spreading awareness of our British heritage... 1 Before the

BAME is not a word (she/her)

I'm sharing this piece on #WilliamCuffay (1788-1870) radical influential #TradeUnionist one of the #Chartists leaders My #BlackHistoryWales began with his connection to #Wales #NewportUprising #BlackChartists #BlackBritishHistory #Black