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Black history month south 2024 launch

Black History Month South is proud to announce the official launch event of this year's Black History Month, scheduled for September 23rd at St. Mary's Fire Station in Southampton.

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Colourism Exhibition:
1st - 31st october

A series of portraits exploring the impact of Colourism on the Black Community

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#Justice4windrush

75 Years on, Campaigners are still fighting for justice

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The Story of Joseph Laroche

Read the little known, tragic story of the only black man aboard the RMS Titanic

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Celebrating Southampton Football Club's first black player Alf Charles.

More than 40 black players have represented Southampton at first-team level, but how much do you know about the man who led the way for better inclusion in the sport?

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Black History Month South Launch 2024

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Black History Month South Launch 2024

Black History Month South is proud to announce the official launch event of this year's Black History Month, scheduled for September 23rd at St. Mary's Fire Station in Southampton.… Read More →

Black History Month South: Colourism Exhibition

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Black History Month South: Colourism Exhibition

Colourism, previously known as Shadism, is a prejudice in which Black and Brown people with darker skins experience disadvantages compared with those with a lighter complexion.… Read More →

‘We are writing history’ – celebrating the woman behind Brighton’s only Black Bookshop

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‘We are writing history’ – celebrating the woman behind Brighton’s only Black Bookshop

Once tucked away down a side street in the North Laines, Brighton’s first-ever shop dedicated to selling books by Black authors now sits proudly in a prominent spot on one of the city’s busiest roads – and it is thriving.… Read More →

Exhibition shows 500 years of Black British Music

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Exhibition shows 500 years of Black British Music

An exhibition at a Portsmouth library is looking at how 500 years of black music has "transformed British culture".… Read More →

African-American Actor’s Pioneering Performance at Southampton’s Theatre Royal

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African-American Actor’s Pioneering Performance at Southampton’s Theatre Royal

We know that in the 1590’s acting companies, including ones of which William Shakespeare was a member, performed plays inside the Bargate. Before then actors would have put on shows in the courtyard of places such as the Dolphin in the High Street.… Read More →

Brighton mural reflects on city’s slavery links

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Brighton mural reflects on city’s slavery links

A new mural has been unveiled as part of a creative project exploring Brighton and Hove’s connection to the Transatlantic slave trade...

… Read More →

The only black history taught at school was slavery

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The only black history taught at school was slavery

Five women who are children of the Windrush generation have been sharing their experiences growing up together...… Read More →

University of Chichester faces legal challenge after suspension of African History Course

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University of Chichester faces legal challenge after suspension of African History Course
Black History Month South – Then & Now

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Black History Month South – Then & Now

Black History Month South in association with University Hospital Southampton (UHS), is delighted to invite you to the screening of Then & Now - A showcase of UHS staff from across generations, giving their accounts of the NHS from the Windrush to today.… Read More →

Edgar Lushaju JHG and City Eye Open Call Winner 2023

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Edgar Lushaju JHG and City Eye Open Call Winner 2023

Edgar Lushaju has created a personal portrait of Southampton that features his family and Southampton residents.… Read More →

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Black History Month South Launch 2024

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Black History Month South Launch 2024

Black History Month South is proud to announce the official launch event of this year's Black History Month, scheduled for September 23rd at St. Mary's Fire Station in Southampton.… Read More →

Black History Month South: Colourism Exhibition

◇ Events

Black History Month South: Colourism Exhibition

Colourism, previously known as Shadism, is a prejudice in which Black and Brown people with darker skins experience disadvantages compared with those with a lighter complexion.… Read More →

‘We are writing history’ – celebrating the woman behind Brighton’s only Black Bookshop

◇ Features

‘We are writing history’ – celebrating the woman behind Brighton’s only Black Bookshop

Once tucked away down a side street in the North Laines, Brighton’s first-ever shop dedicated to selling books by Black authors now sits proudly in a prominent spot on one of the city’s busiest roads – and it is thriving.… Read More →

Exhibition shows 500 years of Black British Music

◇ Events

Exhibition shows 500 years of Black British Music

An exhibition at a Portsmouth library is looking at how 500 years of black music has "transformed British culture".… Read More →

African-American Actor’s Pioneering Performance at Southampton’s Theatre Royal

◇ Features

African-American Actor’s Pioneering Performance at Southampton’s Theatre Royal

We know that in the 1590’s acting companies, including ones of which William Shakespeare was a member, performed plays inside the Bargate. Before then actors would have put on shows in the courtyard of places such as the Dolphin in the High Street.… Read More →

Brighton mural reflects on city’s slavery links

◇ Features

Brighton mural reflects on city’s slavery links

A new mural has been unveiled as part of a creative project exploring Brighton and Hove’s connection to the Transatlantic slave trade...

… Read More →

The only black history taught at school was slavery

◇ Features

The only black history taught at school was slavery

Five women who are children of the Windrush generation have been sharing their experiences growing up together...… Read More →

University of Chichester faces legal challenge after suspension of African History Course

◇ Features

University of Chichester faces legal challenge after suspension of African History Course
Black History Month South – Then & Now

◇ Features

Black History Month South – Then & Now

Black History Month South in association with University Hospital Southampton (UHS), is delighted to invite you to the screening of Then & Now - A showcase of UHS staff from across generations, giving their accounts of the NHS from the Windrush to today.… Read More →

Edgar Lushaju JHG and City Eye Open Call Winner 2023

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Edgar Lushaju JHG and City Eye Open Call Winner 2023

Edgar Lushaju has created a personal portrait of Southampton that features his family and Southampton residents.… Read More →

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