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Top 5 books on Black British history, chosen by children’s author Atinuke
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Top 5 books on Black British history, chosen by children’s author Atinuke

Award-winning children’s author Atinuke on the books that give a deeper understanding of a traditionally overlooked area of history

Majority of Brits can’t name a single Black British historical figure. Here’s how we change that
Black History Month

Majority of Brits can’t name a single Black British historical figure. Here’s how we change that

Some three quarters of British adults admit that they do not know “very much” or “anything at all” about Black history, a YouGov poll has found

Chevalier: Kelvin Harrison Jr on being a ‘soldier’ for overlooked Black history
Black history

Chevalier: Kelvin Harrison Jr on being a ‘soldier’ for overlooked Black history

The actor has become known for playing important figures in Black history. His latest role – in Chevalier as composer Joseph Bologne – was a chance to right wrongs

The UK has 2,500 museums, but not one dedicated to Black British history. That could soon change
History

The UK has 2,500 museums, but not one dedicated to Black British history. That could soon change

Can you help solve the mystery of this Black flower seller in 1800s Hastings?
History

Can you help solve the mystery of this Black flower seller in 1800s Hastings?

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Sorry, I Didn’t Know: ‘This show is decorating Black history with humour’
TV

Sorry, I Didn’t Know: ‘This show is decorating Black history with humour’

Fans unveil statue of Jack Leslie – the pioneering Black footballer you’ve never heard of
Football

Fans unveil statue of Jack Leslie – the pioneering Black footballer you’ve never heard of

The unexplored relationship between Black history and the River Thames
Black British history

The unexplored relationship between Black history and the River Thames