Nahem Shoa uses a colour pallet to reflect all the tones of a person's skin. Visit the Black Presence exhibition in Southport

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Thelma Johnson Streat (1911-1959), artist, dancer, and educator who was the first African-American woman to have a painting exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, in 1942

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We are so proud to be honouring tonight here at Tara Theatre, with Wandsworth Stand Up to Racism. We are even more proud that the evening is sold out! If you're attending, send us your photos, share your experience... this is going to be a special one

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October is Black History Month in the UK! We’re celebrating the outstanding contributions that people of African and Caribbean descent have made with these three pieces by Victoria Formina.

https://t.co/C6aQJbkLY1

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“People said, ‘You shouldn’t be teaching that.’ Why not? It happened. Children should be aware.”

Betty Campbell was Wales's first black headteacher. Continue her legacy by teaching Black History: https://t.co/4HEDZG4S5r

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For more classic works and contemporary triumphs for take a look at this selection at https://t.co/JHv2u8kfOB https://t.co/v4g4eo5afY

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It's UK and week!

If you're Black out here in the UK and are doing any of the below:

- a MSc/PhD in anything

- a tech/science/history/culture related project

Tag yourself & tell me what you're all about!

(no this isn't related 👀)

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Celebrate with the new paperback edition of SING TO THE MOON by winner of the Children's Africana Best Book Award 2019! A playful & touching story about a grandfather's love for his grandson https://t.co/wqEuP7sWaf

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First post for by Naomi Gennery aged 24 detailing her past experiences of being BAME & LGBTIQIA+ in various sports worlds vs now being a cyclist and how she’s found safe spaces of her own.
Illustration also by Naomi 💓🚴🏾‍♀️

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Next week don't miss Classically British ! Marking their 25th anniversary  present an evening of classical dance showcasing young British talent. Friday 11 Oct, 8pm. Tickets £12: https://t.co/1fYdfx5zcL

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"We're not so different, you and I.
We just live in different rooms
of the same house."
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FIRST LOOK at our exhibition - in collaboration with , Manchester born artists Akinyemi Oludele and Ayo Ogolo, and activist Abby Prince

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