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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join YHP as we celebrate a decade since we formed as an organisation!

We will be at the Black Cultural Archives on September 20th, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Tickets can be found here #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/each-one-t...

Each One Teach One: Celebrating 10 Years of the Young Historians Project

Come join us as we celebrate a decade of the Young Historians Project by sharing knowledge and learning from each other!

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jun 10

Learn more about the African Women that had a role in defining our health service through our website. We also have an ebook and, in collaboration with Michele Curtis, commissioned several murals of these women across England: www.younghistoriansproject.org/african-wome...

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African Women and the British Health Service | YHP

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jun 10

Last Saturday, members of YHP went to the event 'Painted with Care: Celebrating African Women in British Healthcare' at The Africa Centre, to commemorate our project: 'African Women in British Healthcare, 1930 - 2000'. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Medicinal plants from the Africa

The background motif is formed of medicinal plants located on the African continent. Great care was taken to research ensuring that plants from across the continent were selected. among the featured elements, the mangrove forests for their rich biodiversity evidenced by numerous varieties that could be located across the African continent as well as across the Caribbean. By incorporating mangroves into the mural, we honour the intertwined histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain and the broader context of pan - African politics.

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African Women in the British Health Sector

Through this project we were able to uncover the lives and experiences of African women who worked in the health sector in the UK between 1930 - 2000.

African women had a wide range of experiences within the NHS. Our documentary explores their childhood and migration stories, their training and careers in healthcare, and general facets of life in Britain as Black women.

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · May 3

#BLOGPOST: A couple of YHP members attended the memorial of Marika Sherwood on April 14th. @periuspb.bsky.social has written about the event in this new blogpost. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Reflections on the memorial of Marika Sherwood

On the 14th April 2025, myself and a few other YHP members attended the memorial of a longtime friend of YHP, collaborator and pioneer Marika Sherwood. A stalwart advocate for the teaching of what we ...

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Apr 20

You can find out more about the BPM through the George Padmore Institute, which has a very informative page on the BPM: www.georgepadmoreinstitute.org/collections/...

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George Padmore Institute - BLACK PARENTS MOVEMENT

The Black Parents Movement (BPM) ran from 20 April 1975 until the mid-1980s to defend and advance the interests of the black population in the UK and overseas, especially young people, the working cla...

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Apr 20

The BPM was part of the wider Black Education Movement, which protested over issues such as education, housing, unemployment and police brutality. The BPM continued to address and protest these issues, both within Britain and internationally #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Apr 20

#OTD (20th April 1975): Today is the 50th Anniversary of founding of the Black Parents Movement (BPM). This organisation was established by black people of African and Caribbean descent in Britain to defend and advance the interests of the black population #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Mar 6

We are immensely proud of this artwork! Learn more about the mural and its related public history project on our website. If any of our followers visit the site, please tag us! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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African Women and the British Health Service | YHP

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Mar 6

This mural was made possible through the support of Guy’s and St Thomas’ arts department and the Untold Stories grant by the Commission for Diversity in Public Realm. YHP also worked with heritage interpreter and Bristol–based artist Michele Curtis. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Mar 6

In order of appearance, these women are:

Dr Matilda Johanna Clerk
Dzagbele Matilda Asante
Metian Parsanka
Kofoworola Abeni Pratt
Blanche La Guma
Dr Irene Elizabeth Beatrice Ighodaro.

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Black Women in the NHS Mural at Guys Hospital, London

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Mar 6

In September 2024, YHP unveiled our third commemorative mural as part of our project celebrating historical African women in healthcare. Installed outside Guy's Hospital in London, the mural features six impactful healthcare workers from a range of time periods. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Feb 18

Our blog piece below celebrates Marika's achievements and reflects on our time with her last summer. YHP would like to extend our deepest condolences to Marika’s family and friends. Rest in power.

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Interviewing Marika Sherwood: Seeing history with open eyes

In August, YHP interviewed Marika Sherwood; a renowned historian, writer, educator, and activist. Marika is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies and has worked as an acade...

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Feb 18

In August 2024, YHP interviewed Marika for our project exploring the development of Black British history as a concept and academic field. It was an immense pleasure to hear so many stories about her books, travels, activism, and teaching career.

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Feb 18

Marika helped found the Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA) alongside Hakim Adi, the founder and consultant historian of YHP.

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Feb 18

The Young Historians Project is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of our longtime collaborator and friend Marika Sherwood. A veteran educator and pioneering historian, Marika dedicated her life to research and inspiring future generations.

Some YHP members alongside Marika Sherwood (middle) when interviewing her last summer.

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Kickass Women of History @kickasswomenof.bsky.social · Feb 12

We need to make sure that the curriculum is relevant, interesting and representative of both pupils and the world around them. History class is the perfect opportunity to teach critical thinking, empathy, and cultural understanding.

It shouldn't just be about a load of white men having wars.

Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Feb 12

#BLOGPOST: A current member of YHP shares their thoughts on the lack of Black British History in the UK National Curriculum, and how YHP plays a role in addressing this epidemic prevalent in the UK education system. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Black British History in Schools: Progress, Problems and Possibilities

As a future Black trainee history teacher preparing to enter the profession in September 2025, I've been reflecting on how Black British history is taught in British schools. While we've made some pro...

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Arista @aristaajidele.bsky.social · Feb 12

Very informative article on epidemic of the lack of Black British History here in the UK, possible reasons for why that is and how YHP (as well as teachers etc.) can aid in attempting to rectify this issue.

Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Feb 12

#BLOGPOST: A current member of YHP shares their thoughts on the lack of Black British History in the UK National Curriculum, and how YHP plays a role in addressing this epidemic prevalent in the UK education system. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Black British History in Schools: Progress, Problems and Possibilities

As a future Black trainee history teacher preparing to enter the profession in September 2025, I've been reflecting on how Black British history is taught in British schools. While we've made some pro...

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Feb 12

#BLOGPOST: A current member of YHP shares their thoughts on the lack of Black British History in the UK National Curriculum, and how YHP plays a role in addressing this epidemic prevalent in the UK education system. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

www.younghistoriansproject.org/single-post/...

Black British History in Schools: Progress, Problems and Possibilities

As a future Black trainee history teacher preparing to enter the profession in September 2025, I've been reflecting on how Black British history is taught in British schools. While we've made some pro...

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jan 29

Florence expands on this further by disentangling the racist myths perpetuated by the British government. She urges that education and action are critical in changing the racism and subjugation we face #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jan 29

#BLOGPOST: Check out this article by former YHP member Florence, who reflects on the racism that occurs in the United Kingdom which has been purposefully distorted to make it seem as if there is no racism here 👇🏿 #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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‘Racism? - Not here! Not there! Not anywhere!’

The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a wave of international protests – building a global resistance against racism, state terrorism, and Eurocentrism. However, many still view racism as exc...

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jan 18

It should also be noted that @hakimadi.bsky.social, one of the founders of YHP, was one of the 20,000 marching on that day #OTD #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jan 18

During the Black People's Day of Action (2nd March 1981), the victims of the fire were publicly memorialised, when up to 20,000 people marched from New Cross Road to Hyde Park, with many carrying placards bearing pictures of the 13 victims with their names #OTD #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

Image by Vron Ware for Searchlight: The Anti-Fascist Monthly. Photographs now held by Autograph ABP (CC BY-NC 4.0). Image courtesy of History Workshop

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jan 18

Additionally, Deanna, a former member of YHP, did an episode on the New Cross Fire on her podcast 'The History Hotline', which you can listen to by clicking on the link below #OTD #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿:

open.spotify.com/episode/5OZE...

019: The New Cross Fire

The History Hotline · Episode

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jan 18

You can find out more about the New Cross Fire by clicking on these links #OTD #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿:

blackhistorystudies.com/resources/re...

www.theguardian.com/world/2021/j...

www.historyworkshop.org.uk/anti-racism/...

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jan 18

#OTD we will remember the victims of the New Cross Fire:

Rosaline Henry
Patricia Johnson
Humphrey Brown
Gerry Paul Francis
Owen Wesley Thompson
Andrew Gooding
Peter Campbell
Lloyd Hall
Patrick Cummings
Steve Collins
Yvonne Ruddock
Glenton Powell
Paul Ruddock
Anthony Berbeck

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Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social · Jan 18

The New Cross Fire displayed the indifference shown by the British government and media and how they treat the loss of Black lives. To this day, no one has been charged in relation to the fire #OTD #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿

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