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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
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
and later became one of London’s first Black firefighters as part of the Home Front in the Second World War. Guess who we’re spotlighting today? ⬇️ #ibhmuk #remembranceday #remembrance #ukblackhistory #blackbritishhistory #osrys #ourstoriesareyourstories #1ww #2ww
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
and later became one of London’s first Black firefighters as part of the Home Front in the Second World War. Guess who we’re spotlighting today? ⬇️ #ibhmuk #remembranceday #remembrance #ukblackhistory #blackbritishhistory #osrys #ourstoriesareyourstories #1ww #2ww
2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Loos. This remarkable individual fought in that battle, helped recruit hundreds of Caribbean volunteers for the British West Indies Regiment during the First World War, led fellow veterans in the fight for fair treatment,
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Loos. This remarkable individual fought in that battle, helped recruit hundreds of Caribbean volunteers for the British West Indies Regiment during the First World War, led fellow veterans in the fight for fair treatment,
Image 2 - Rifleman George Arthur Roberts
Image 3 - British West Indies Regiment
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#blackhistory
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Image credits: Wikipedia
Image 3 - British West Indies Regiment
#ukblackhistory
#remembrance
#osrys
#ourstoriesareyourstories
#blackbritishhistory
#blackhistory
#explorepage
#blackpoppy
#georgearthurroberts
#britishwestindiaregiment
Image credits: Wikipedia
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Image 2 - Rifleman George Arthur Roberts
Image 3 - British West Indies Regiment
#ukblackhistory
#remembrance
#osrys
#ourstoriesareyourstories
#blackbritishhistory
#blackhistory
#explorepage
#blackpoppy
#georgearthurroberts
#britishwestindiaregiment
Image credits: Wikipedia
Image 3 - British West Indies Regiment
#ukblackhistory
#remembrance
#osrys
#ourstoriesareyourstories
#blackbritishhistory
#blackhistory
#explorepage
#blackpoppy
#georgearthurroberts
#britishwestindiaregiment
Image credits: Wikipedia
Black History Month UK is over, but we’ll continue to explore UK Black history. Throughout November we’ll revisit the stories of Black servicemen such as George Arthur Roberts, and learn about the British West Indies Regiment, who fought in the First World War.
#remembranceday #britishhistory
#remembranceday #britishhistory
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Black History Month UK is over, but we’ll continue to explore UK Black history. Throughout November we’ll revisit the stories of Black servicemen such as George Arthur Roberts, and learn about the British West Indies Regiment, who fought in the First World War.
#remembranceday #britishhistory
#remembranceday #britishhistory
joined us this month and supports our work. Your involvement keeps this history alive. We'll be back in mid-November with stories uncovering hidden histories around Remembrance Day, as Black history is integral to British history.
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
joined us this month and supports our work. Your involvement keeps this history alive. We'll be back in mid-November with stories uncovering hidden histories around Remembrance Day, as Black history is integral to British history.
with groups like CARD advocating for stronger laws in 1968 culminating in the Equality Act 2010. These achievements often overlook the grassroots efforts that drove change. Amid rising populism and racial harassment, these legacies prove activism's power to change laws. 💛 Thank you to everyone who
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
with groups like CARD advocating for stronger laws in 1968 culminating in the Equality Act 2010. These achievements often overlook the grassroots efforts that drove change. Amid rising populism and racial harassment, these legacies prove activism's power to change laws. 💛 Thank you to everyone who
✨ As Black History Month UK 2025 ends, we pledge to honour #BlackBritishhistory all year. This year's theme, Legacies of Action: 60 Years of Change, celebrated those who turned activism into lasting impact. The Race Relations Act 1965 marked the UK's first legal step against racial discrimination,
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
✨ As Black History Month UK 2025 ends, we pledge to honour #BlackBritishhistory all year. This year's theme, Legacies of Action: 60 Years of Change, celebrated those who turned activism into lasting impact. The Race Relations Act 1965 marked the UK's first legal step against racial discrimination,
🖤 Just one day before Black History Month UK wraps up and it’s quiz time!
How much do you remember about the people and organisations we’ve celebrated under our Legacies of Action campaign?
🎥 Click this link youtu.be/gI3ECxJyO5A?... or click the linkinbio our bio and drop your score below! 👇🏾
How much do you remember about the people and organisations we’ve celebrated under our Legacies of Action campaign?
🎥 Click this link youtu.be/gI3ECxJyO5A?... or click the linkinbio our bio and drop your score below! 👇🏾
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
🖤 Just one day before Black History Month UK wraps up and it’s quiz time!
How much do you remember about the people and organisations we’ve celebrated under our Legacies of Action campaign?
🎥 Click this link youtu.be/gI3ECxJyO5A?... or click the linkinbio our bio and drop your score below! 👇🏾
How much do you remember about the people and organisations we’ve celebrated under our Legacies of Action campaign?
🎥 Click this link youtu.be/gI3ECxJyO5A?... or click the linkinbio our bio and drop your score below! 👇🏾
🕵🏾♀️ GUESS WHO?
1️⃣ She led the British Black Panther Movement in the 1970s ✊🏾
2️⃣ She stood trial in the historic Mangrove Nine case 🏛️
3️⃣ Later became a research scientist and physician specialising in haematology 🧬
Drop your guesses 👇🏾 — answer in the comments!
#ibhmuk #ukblackhistory #legaciesofaction
1️⃣ She led the British Black Panther Movement in the 1970s ✊🏾
2️⃣ She stood trial in the historic Mangrove Nine case 🏛️
3️⃣ Later became a research scientist and physician specialising in haematology 🧬
Drop your guesses 👇🏾 — answer in the comments!
#ibhmuk #ukblackhistory #legaciesofaction
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🕵🏾♀️ GUESS WHO?
1️⃣ She led the British Black Panther Movement in the 1970s ✊🏾
2️⃣ She stood trial in the historic Mangrove Nine case 🏛️
3️⃣ Later became a research scientist and physician specialising in haematology 🧬
Drop your guesses 👇🏾 — answer in the comments!
#ibhmuk #ukblackhistory #legaciesofaction
1️⃣ She led the British Black Panther Movement in the 1970s ✊🏾
2️⃣ She stood trial in the historic Mangrove Nine case 🏛️
3️⃣ Later became a research scientist and physician specialising in haematology 🧬
Drop your guesses 👇🏾 — answer in the comments!
#ibhmuk #ukblackhistory #legaciesofaction
Share links to other relief efforts in the comments. Let's stand together and support those impacted. #CaribbeanStrong #ClimateCrisis #CaribbeanRelief #LinkInBio #HurricaneMelissa
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Share links to other relief efforts in the comments. Let's stand together and support those impacted. #CaribbeanStrong #ClimateCrisis #CaribbeanRelief #LinkInBio #HurricaneMelissa
The storm is moving toward Haiti + other Caribbean nations causing flooding + landslides. These extreme events underscore the impact of climate change. You can help by donating to the Caribbean Hurricane Fund, created by @blackcuratorial and other organisations, to support affected communities.
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The storm is moving toward Haiti + other Caribbean nations causing flooding + landslides. These extreme events underscore the impact of climate change. You can help by donating to the Caribbean Hurricane Fund, created by @blackcuratorial and other organisations, to support affected communities.
Hurricane Melissa has hit Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest since 1851. Significant damage is reported especially in SW Jamaica, affecting homes, schools, + hospitals. tinyurl.com/hurricane-fund
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Hurricane Melissa has hit Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest since 1851. Significant damage is reported especially in SW Jamaica, affecting homes, schools, + hospitals. tinyurl.com/hurricane-fund
🎉 It’s Obi Egbuna!
The voice that sparked a movement — a writer, activist, and founder of Britain’s early Black Power movement.
Learn more about his legacy in our latest blog post: tinyurl.com/Obi-Egbuna or clicking link in bio.
The voice that sparked a movement — a writer, activist, and founder of Britain’s early Black Power movement.
Learn more about his legacy in our latest blog post: tinyurl.com/Obi-Egbuna or clicking link in bio.
Obi Egbuna - the voice that sparked a movement Obi Egbuna - the voice that sparked a movement
Writer, activist, and revolutionary thinker — Obi Egbuna helped spark Britain’s Black Power movement and gave voice to a generation determined to be heard. His story bridges continents and communities...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🎉 It’s Obi Egbuna!
The voice that sparked a movement — a writer, activist, and founder of Britain’s early Black Power movement.
Learn more about his legacy in our latest blog post: tinyurl.com/Obi-Egbuna or clicking link in bio.
The voice that sparked a movement — a writer, activist, and founder of Britain’s early Black Power movement.
Learn more about his legacy in our latest blog post: tinyurl.com/Obi-Egbuna or clicking link in bio.
This fearless writer and trailblazer helped spark Britain's Black Power movement and gave a voice to a generation? 👀👇 Can you guess who he is?
#ibhmuk
#ukblackhistory
#blackbritishhistory
#osrys
#ourstoriesareyourstories
#bhmfamilies
#bhmlandmarks
#ObiEgbuna #BritishBlackPantherParty
#bhmuk25
#ibhmuk
#ukblackhistory
#blackbritishhistory
#osrys
#ourstoriesareyourstories
#bhmfamilies
#bhmlandmarks
#ObiEgbuna #BritishBlackPantherParty
#bhmuk25
October 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
This fearless writer and trailblazer helped spark Britain's Black Power movement and gave a voice to a generation? 👀👇 Can you guess who he is?
#ibhmuk
#ukblackhistory
#blackbritishhistory
#osrys
#ourstoriesareyourstories
#bhmfamilies
#bhmlandmarks
#ObiEgbuna #BritishBlackPantherParty
#bhmuk25
#ibhmuk
#ukblackhistory
#blackbritishhistory
#osrys
#ourstoriesareyourstories
#bhmfamilies
#bhmlandmarks
#ObiEgbuna #BritishBlackPantherParty
#bhmuk25
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.
#ukblackhistory #bhmuk25 #legaciesofaction #60yearsofchange #PoliticalBlackness
#ukblackhistory #bhmuk25 #legaciesofaction #60yearsofchange #PoliticalBlackness
October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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.
#ukblackhistory #bhmuk25 #legaciesofaction #60yearsofchange #PoliticalBlackness
#ukblackhistory #bhmuk25 #legaciesofaction #60yearsofchange #PoliticalBlackness
🖤🖤 In the 1970s, "political Blackness" united Caribbean, African, and South Asian communities in the UK against shared struggles like racism and police brutality, creating a collective identity and powerful movements. Over time, bureaucratic terms like BAME replaced this solidarity, cont #ibhmuk
October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🖤🖤 In the 1970s, "political Blackness" united Caribbean, African, and South Asian communities in the UK against shared struggles like racism and police brutality, creating a collective identity and powerful movements. Over time, bureaucratic terms like BAME replaced this solidarity, cont #ibhmuk
🕵🏾♀️ Guess who…
This activist was part of the Mangrove Nine, a British Black Panthers member, and wrote for Race Today on education and social justice. Can you guess her name?
#ibhmuk #ukblackhistory #blackbritishhistory #osrys #ourstoriesareyourstories #bhmfamilies #bhmlandmarks #bhmuk25
This activist was part of the Mangrove Nine, a British Black Panthers member, and wrote for Race Today on education and social justice. Can you guess her name?
#ibhmuk #ukblackhistory #blackbritishhistory #osrys #ourstoriesareyourstories #bhmfamilies #bhmlandmarks #bhmuk25
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🕵🏾♀️ Guess who…
This activist was part of the Mangrove Nine, a British Black Panthers member, and wrote for Race Today on education and social justice. Can you guess her name?
#ibhmuk #ukblackhistory #blackbritishhistory #osrys #ourstoriesareyourstories #bhmfamilies #bhmlandmarks #bhmuk25
This activist was part of the Mangrove Nine, a British Black Panthers member, and wrote for Race Today on education and social justice. Can you guess her name?
#ibhmuk #ukblackhistory #blackbritishhistory #osrys #ourstoriesareyourstories #bhmfamilies #bhmlandmarks #bhmuk25
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
#ibhmuk
#blackbritishhistory
#osrys
#bhmuk25
#legaciesofaction
#60yearsofchange
#ibhmuk
#blackbritishhistory
#osrys
#bhmuk25
#legaciesofaction
#60yearsofchange
October 23, 2025 at 12:30 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
#ibhmuk
#blackbritishhistory
#osrys
#bhmuk25
#legaciesofaction
#60yearsofchange
#ibhmuk
#blackbritishhistory
#osrys
#bhmuk25
#legaciesofaction
#60yearsofchange
✊🏿In the late 1960s, the British Black Panther Party emerged in the UK inspired by the American Black Panther Party but uniquely shaped by Britain's own struggles with racism and colonial legacies. Led by figures like Obi Egbuna and Altheia Jones-LeCointe, they fought against police brutality, cont.
October 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
✊🏿In the late 1960s, the British Black Panther Party emerged in the UK inspired by the American Black Panther Party but uniquely shaped by Britain's own struggles with racism and colonial legacies. Led by figures like Obi Egbuna and Altheia Jones-LeCointe, they fought against police brutality, cont.