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and later became one of London’s first Black firefighters as part of the Home Front in the Second World War. Guess who we’re spotlighting today? ⬇️ #ibhmuk #remembranceday #remembrance #ukblackhistory #blackbritishhistory #osrys #ourstoriesareyourstories #1ww #2ww

2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Loos. This remarkable individual fought in that battle, helped recruit hundreds of Caribbean volunteers for the British West Indies Regiment during the First World War, led fellow veterans in the fight for fair treatment,

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Sepia black and white image of a man in first world war uniform.

Black and white image of first world soldiers holding rifles. Some are sitting in the front and standing at the back.

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Image 2 - Rifleman George Arthur Roberts

Image 3 - British West Indies Regiment

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Black History Month UK is over, but we’ll continue to explore UK Black history. Throughout November we’ll revisit the stories of Black servicemen such as George Arthur Roberts, and learn about the British West Indies Regiment, who fought in the First World War.

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joined us this month and supports our work. Your involvement keeps this history alive. We'll be back in mid-November with stories uncovering hidden histories around Remembrance Day, as Black history is integral to British history.

with groups like CARD advocating for stronger laws in 1968 culminating in the Equality Act 2010. These achievements often overlook the grassroots efforts that drove change. Amid rising populism and racial harassment, these legacies prove activism's power to change laws. 💛 Thank you to everyone who

✨ As Black History Month UK 2025 ends, we pledge to honour #BlackBritishhistory all year. This year's theme, Legacies of Action: 60 Years of Change, celebrated those who turned activism into lasting impact. The Race Relations Act 1965 marked the UK's first legal step against racial discrimination,

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🖤 Just one day before Black History Month UK wraps up and it’s quiz time!

How much do you remember about the people and organisations we’ve celebrated under our Legacies of Action campaign?

🎥 Click this link youtu.be/gI3ECxJyO5A?... or click the linkinbio our bio and drop your score below! 👇🏾

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🕵🏾♀️ GUESS WHO?

1️⃣ She led the British Black Panther Movement in the 1970s ✊🏾
2️⃣ She stood trial in the historic Mangrove Nine case 🏛️
3️⃣ Later became a research scientist and physician specialising in haematology 🧬

Drop your guesses 👇🏾 — answer in the comments!

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Share links to other relief efforts in the comments. Let's stand together and support those impacted. #CaribbeanStrong #ClimateCrisis #CaribbeanRelief #LinkInBio #HurricaneMelissa

The storm is moving toward Haiti + other Caribbean nations causing flooding + landslides. These extreme events underscore the impact of climate change. You can help by donating to the Caribbean Hurricane Fund, created by @blackcuratorial and other organisations, to support affected communities.

Hurricane Melissa has hit Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest since 1851. Significant damage is reported especially in SW Jamaica, affecting homes, schools, + hospitals. tinyurl.com/hurricane-fund

Obi Egbuna - the voice that sparked a movement Obi Egbuna - the voice that sparked a movement Writer, activist, and revolutionary thinker — Obi Egbuna helped spark Britain’s Black Power movement and gave voice to a generation determined to be heard. His story bridges continents and communities...

🎉 It’s Obi Egbuna!
The voice that sparked a movement — a writer, activist, and founder of Britain’s early Black Power movement.
Learn more about his legacy in our latest blog post: tinyurl.com/Obi-Egbuna or clicking link in bio.

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This fearless writer and trailblazer helped spark Britain's Black Power movement and gave a voice to a generation? 👀👇 Can you guess who he is?

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leading to fragmentation. Today, as hate crimes rise and far-right rhetoric grows, reclaiming the spirit of political Blackness is crucial. We must unite again, finding strength in our shared struggle and solidarity.
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🖤🖤 In the 1970s, "political Blackness" united Caribbean, African, and South Asian communities in the UK against shared struggles like racism and police brutality, creating a collective identity and powerful movements. Over time, bureaucratic terms like BAME replaced this solidarity, cont #ibhmuk

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🕵🏾♀️ Guess who…
This activist was part of the Mangrove Nine, a British Black Panthers member, and wrote for Race Today on education and social justice. Can you guess her name?

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Housing bias and systemic inequality have deeply impacted Black activism in the UK. 🖤 Their legacy highlights the power of grassroots movements and unity. #blackbritishhistory #injustice

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✊🏿In the late 1960s, the British Black Panther Party emerged in the UK inspired by the American Black Panther Party but uniquely shaped by Britain's own struggles with racism and colonial legacies. Led by figures like Obi Egbuna and Altheia Jones-LeCointe, they fought against police brutality, cont.

3️⃣ She co-founded the Brixton Black Women’s Group which was the UK’s first to centre Black women’s experiences.

Can you guess her name before the reveal? ✨
👇 Drop your answer in the comments!

Image credits (slide 4) @blackwomenradicals on Instagram

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Young Liz Obi looking into camera. Image is tinted green

Green background with yellow/black/white IBHM-UK logo and white text and below this a B&W image of young people protesting in the 1970s.

Do you know who this is? 👀 Here are three clues…
1️⃣ As a teenager in 1960s London, she joined the fight against racism and police harassment.
2️⃣ She became part of the British Black Panthers and helped turn 121 Railton Road into a hub for radical organising.

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3️⃣ In 1971, he published a groundbreaking pamphlet, “How the West Indian Child Is Made Educationally Sub-normal in the British School System,” giving parents and communities the tools to fight educational inequality.

💭 Any guesses?
(Hint: His research influenced anti-racist education policies 📚)

2️⃣ He exposed the racist practice of placing Black Caribbean children into “Educationally Sub-Normal” (ESN) schools, showing that bias, not ability, limited their opportunities.

Do you know who this is? 👀Here are 3 clues… 🕵🏽♀️

1️⃣ Born in Grenada in 1944, he studied sociology, economics, and political economy before moving to the UK in 1967 to work as a teacher and youth organiser.

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