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

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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.

black and white and yellow logo on a white background. 3 sentences sit under the logo.

Image 2 - Rifleman George Arthur Roberts

Image 3 - British West Indies Regiment

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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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🕵🏾♀️ 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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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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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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👇 Then come back here and share your thoughts in the comments below! read: "60 Years On From The 1965 Race Relations Act - How Far Have Really Come?"

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3️⃣ She published two novels under her maiden name: Pan Beat (1973) and J’Ouvert Morning (1976).

💭 Any guesses who this trailblazer might be? 👇🏽

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Do you know who she is? 👀

Drop your guess in the comments by using these four clues… 🕵🏽♀️

1️⃣ She helped found the Campaign Against Racial Discrimination (CARD) in 1964 - the first national civil rights organisation in Britain.

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Throughout the month, we will explore key moments in UK history that led to the passing of this historic bill.
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