Sam Cooke - The Man Who Invented Soul
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Today in 2007, “A Change Is Gonna Come” was chosen for preservation by the US Library of Congress.
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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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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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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? ✨
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Image credits (slide 4) @blackwomenradicals on Instagram
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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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📖 Read ""The Black Parents Movement: Grassroots power and the legacy of action"" article by Maya Bello-Taylor now!
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Now honoured with an English Heritage blue plaque at her former London home, Atwell’s story reminds us that talent, innovation and resilience can break any barrier.
🎹 Discover her story on our blog. Link in the bio
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3️⃣ She published two novels under her maiden name: Pan Beat (1973) and J’Ouvert Morning (1976).
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2️⃣ She successfully challenged Marks & Spencer’s Brixton store to hire Black staff, breaking the colour bar in retail.
3️⃣ In 1968, she appeared on a TV debate about the Race Relations Bill, where Enoch Powell refused to share the studio with her.
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✨Black History Month UK starts today!✨
60 years since the first Race Relations Act – a turning point in the fight against racism. This October we’ll revisit the key moments that made it possible, because these stories matter now more than ever.
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Black History Month UK 2025 poster with historic photos of Black activists and the text ‘Legacies of Action
Our theme for #Blackhistorymonth2025 this year is 'Legacies of Action: Understanding 60 Years of Change and Challenge.
2025 marks 60 years since the UK’s first Race Relations Act, a landmark moment in the ongoing journey towards racial justice and equality. #bhmuk25 #60yearsofchange
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