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Another Friday, another tale! From Tanzania, we bring "The Calabash Kids". It's a story of magical children illus by One of our all time favourites! Click to download https://t.co/qXIkXKhQ32

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2021-10-22

In celebration of we're sharing this piece by the talented Leslie Thompson. It's a tribute to legendary baseball star Jackie Robinson, who made history in 1947 when he became Major League Baseball’s first black player https://t.co/OCULAFLUaj ✊🏾 ✊🏿 ✊🏼

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2021-10-16

During we are celebrating the work of Black American singer/songwriter and her contribution to .
Her song ‘Get Here’ has been a popular choice in our core repertoire for over six years!


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2021-10-14

What have you been doing to celebrate Black History Month?

Our inspirational person that we're highlighting for this week is Marsha P. Johnson.

Marsha was a Black trans woman and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

To find out more visit:
https://t.co/GlQ9CVg0uk

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2021-10-13

Majozi John Moatshe

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"Believe in yourself. Your limitation—it's only your imagination."

illustration by

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2021-10-13

In honour of Black History month we share with you this striking and sensitive portrait of a ‘West Indian Waitress’ from c. 1955 by Eva Frankfurther (1930-1959)

Explore more at https://t.co/LfWzjboeRE

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2021-10-12

Come down to tomorrow (Fri 8th Oct) for an African themed at 10:30am-12pm 🎨 along with an African Drumming and Storytelling workshop too!🪘📖

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2021-10-07

It’s and whilst our section is on display all year round - here are some of the fantastic books that you can borrow from the library 📚 You can see more on put Instagram account.

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2021-10-06

Come down to on Friday 8th Oct for an African themed at 10:30am-12pm 🎨 along with an African Drumming and Storytelling workshop too!🪘📖

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2021-10-05

I'm late, but anyways hiya I’m Vicky, a cosplayer, illustrator, photographer and journalist who loves drawing cute stuff

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2021-10-03

Two dramatic stories of inventive escapes from slavery... & how Arts & Crafts helped educate (you'll get the pun when you read this)

Remembering the Black abolitionists of slavery in Yorkshire for : https://t.co/G4ZaspcLqA
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2021-10-02

As kicks off, there are some wonderful books out there that would be perfect reading for children and young people keen to know more.

Here's a list of some brilliant titles that we think are worth checking out: https://t.co/IOSyncgzYn

Pic: Leire Salaberria

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2021-10-01

Today marks the start of and we would like to start by celebrating the dedication and incredible achievements of all Black women colleagues in the women's sector and organisations led by and for Thank you for all of your hard work to end

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2021-10-01

1. Celebrating the start of with Weiditz: African drummer playing at the ceremonial entrance of Katherine of Aragon’s nephew, Emperor Charles V (1529). Reworked with loo roll, grandpap’s cou cou stick, granny’s quilt and clothes horse.

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2021-10-01

📢 For we're creating a mural in Shadwell. Based on this years theme for , we want to know what makes proud to be a diverse borough.

📆 11 October 2021
⏲️ 18:00-20:00
📍 Tarling Centre, E1 2PA
➡️ https://t.co/jXqMFQ0Wlt

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2021-09-25

📢 For we're creating a mural in Shadwell. Based on this years theme for , we want to know what makes proud to be a diverse borough.

📆 11 October 2021
⏲️ 18:00-20:00
📍 Tarling Centre, E1 2PA
➡️ https://t.co/jXqMFQ0Wlt

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2021-09-25

📢 For we're creating a mural in Shadwell. Based on this years theme for , we want to know what makes proud to be a diverse borough.

📆 11 October 2021
⏲️ 18:00-20:00
📍 Tarling Centre, E1 2PA
➡️ https://t.co/jXqMFQ0Wlt

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2021-09-24

📢 For we're creating a mural in Shadwell supported by , finding out what makes proud to be a diverse borough. Join us in our FREE workshop 👇

📆 11 October 2021
⏲️ 18:00-20:00
📍 Tarling Centre, E1 2PA
➡️ https://t.co/qjHsvw9Epi

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2021-09-23