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Dumas became France’s first black general in 1793. This period of the Rev Wars was marked by political extremism & atrocities. Yet Dumas won a reputation as a humane commander: he once took down & burnt a guillotine, claiming his men were short of firewood. 1/5

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2020-10-21

Another amazing artist in the spotlight today...Becki Kremer! Becki discusses what inspires her work, talks about Tignon law and the art and history of head wrapping. https://t.co/hoe1CtfT90

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2020-10-20

As part of I've put together a series of graphics featuring important figures from black history, do you know how each of them is connected to



Find links to the answers below 👇

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2020-10-19

The second in our series of blog posts explores the extraordinary lives of Eliza, Anne and Helen Edmonstone - from Guiana to Wakefield via Scotland and Belgium. https://t.co/BorD7aljW4

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2020-10-19

Here's what's on over on YAY ... https://t.co/w6dqNU2nB8

10am - Messy Play at Home with Cheryl
12noon - The Princess and the Pea
2pm - BBC Teach - The Life of Mary Seacole
4pm - Chatterbooks Recommended Reads

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2020-10-19

Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was France’s first black general & one of the best cavalry commanders of the French Revolutionary Wars. Born in the French colony of St-Domingue (modern Haiti) in 1762, his father was a white French nobleman, his mother a black slave. 1/4

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2020-10-17

For , head over to BfS for our recommendations of books from Scotland's publishers and writers.

https://t.co/LUg2JaHatm

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2020-10-16

"I believe deeply in the ability of human beings to remake themselves for the better."

In honour of we're sharing the powerful words of renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

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2020-10-16

From 29-30 October, are screening Omega Rising Women of Rastafari online for

The film is part of our with which celebrates the UK's Black Film Workshop Movement. Register here: https://t.co/t1UcCGIXaA

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2020-10-15

"Black History Month started in the UK in 1987 when local communities challenged racism through educating themselves and others."
To learn more about the Black History Month and organizations you can support, please visit: https://t.co/Vwq42JSmUI

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2020-10-15

Throughout    we are showcasing talented black creatives and giving them a platform to share their stories and work.

Day 3 of sharing Tina Ramos Ekongo’s art 🤩!

Find out more here: https://t.co/Xikp0Wwn20

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2020-10-15

Superb sketch from San Diego Union Tribune about Katherine Johnson, the African-American mathematician whose calculations at were critical to the first & subsequent US crewed spaceflights

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2020-10-15

A dystopian modern classic that was recently made into a TV series features in this week's Young Adult Book Recommendation.

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2020-10-15

Black people weren't seen as sophisticated enough to have mental illness. Over time
survival mentality due to intergenerational trauma, led to the idea of mental illness as a weakness

-Mending By Amaranthia Sepia

https://t.co/jRRZyClds2


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2020-10-15

The UCL BME Alumni Network celebrates Black History Month 2020!

We'll be showcasing notable Black UCL alumni, staff and students and highlighting some of the great (online) events taking place at UCL and beyond!

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2020-10-14

1/4 To mark I have put together a series of images featuring important figures from black history that have a connection to

Third in the series is singer, actor, athlete and rights activist Paul Robeson. Read more below 👇

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2020-10-14

Sunday Oct 11:Trinity 18 & 2nd Sunday in with Chaplain & ordinand preaching on the inclusive & diverse banquet of the Kingdom of God in which Jesus says: “”Go therefore into the main streets, 1/3

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2020-10-11

When Life Gives You Mangos by is a perfect fit for in the thread. Clara has lost her memory of last summer, what does she not want to remember? I read a Netgalley proof but have ordered it for school

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2020-10-10

We have a lot of new titles in stock that you can use to celebrate

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2020-10-09

An unflinching and powerful novel for this week's Young Adult Book Recommendation

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2020-10-08