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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.
March 7, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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
October 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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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October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
✨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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October 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Hang in there… a change is gonna come
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Change is…all around us. @Guitaro and #JuniorScaife spreading Sam’s message on the streets of New York. #Change #60YearsofChange
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November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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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October 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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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October 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
📖 Read ""The Black Parents Movement: Grassroots power and the legacy of action"" article by Maya Bello-Taylor now!

👉 Click the link in our bio or open this link: tinyurl.com/BlackParents...

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October 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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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October 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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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October 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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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October 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM