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1st October 2020 Welcome to Black History Month 2020 Editions Lifestyle Magazine. Black History Month UK celebrates the lives and contributions of the Afro-Caribbean and African diasporas in Britain irrespective of their origins. Since the first official Black History Month in 1987, which was created to fill the void in knowledge about the history of […]
Read MoreBy Nicole Adamson Opinion The Jamaican diaspora in the UK have significant long-term investments in Jamaica. Remittances alone have accounted for over US$2bn annually in the past from the various diasporas. From the UK regular remittances to families or estates also contribute vastly to sustaining the economy. Nicole Adamson, Research Manager at Victoria Mutual […]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2020 Events – live, interactive or virtual, films, theatre, courses, talks, walks – Something for everyone and more… ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION INCORPORATED LOCAL 3 NEGUSA NEGAST UNVEILING OF A BLUE PLAQUE IN UNITY WITH NUBIAN JAK COMMUNITY TRUST Mon 2nd NOV 2020 12—2PM via zoom link To attend register here ***************** Online […]
Read MoreBy Joy Sigaud Every now and then we have to remind ourselves of some of the power brokers within the community and Black History Month provides the perfect platform. Following on from our series in the magazine we highlight young Joshua. Joshua Beckford, child prodigy was born in Britain of Nigerian descent and is the youngest […]
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By Joy Sigaud English DJ David Rodigan has been awarded an Order Of Distinction by the Jamaican Government for his global promotion of Jamaican music. Rodigan’s undeniable success comes from his deep-rooted passion for reggae music and culture since he was a schoolboy. The longstanding champion of reggae and dancehall began his career in London […]
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Professor Adi, an expert on the struggles of Black people in Britain through the centuries acknowledging the root and calling for an end to racism, he examines the times in historical and current context. Dr Adi is the first Professor of History who was of African heritage and his scholarly insight is highly respected. His […]
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Self-publisher Kandace Chimbri’s popular title The Story of Windrush has been acquired by Scholastic UK Childrens book publishers with two new titles expected in 2021. Editions reviewed this popular and informative book in June 2020. Beautifully illustrated, this little hardback remains a popular choice and the new edition is out now to coincide with Black History […]
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Black History Month 2020 Message from His Excellency Seth George Ramocan CD, High Commissioner for Jamaica It is my immense pleasure to join with you in celebrating Black History Month 2020. This has been a truly challenging year and, like you, I am heartened by the resolve and determination of our people in adjusting […]
Read MoreJoy Sigaud writes Time For Change! Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees that Black history is the history of the United Kingdom. Without acknowledging this crucial fact, our learning is incomplete. Whilst we welcome this, we look forward to seeing the agenda for change that the recently formed Commission for Race and Ethnic Disparities is designed […]
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Click below to read: 30th September 2020: The magazine is available in selected major supermarkets. A big thank you to our readers, distributors and supporters. We have been informed by the supermarkets that the uptake was 100% within days, so they have thankfully now all gone but you can still read it here
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“BLACK BRITISH HISTORY IS ALL OUR HISTORY” For countless generations people of African and Caribbean descent have been shaping our nation’s story, making a huge difference to our national and cultural life and helping to make Britain a better place to be. It is this contribution of black British people that I am proud to […]
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Welcome Message for Black History Month 2020 By Joy Sigaud It’s here again, just like “Christmas,” claimed by many, owned by all – and rightly so. From Hertfordshire to Herefordshire, from Hackney to Kirklees, beyond and in-between, celebrations and commemorations are taking place. The media, blue chip companies, boroughs and diversity champions are all endeavouring […]
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WINDRUSH FOUNDATION Remembering Sam King 1st October 2020 7.30 – 9.30pm Sam served Britain during WWII in the RAF, demobbed to Jamaica in 1947, but returned on 22 June 1948 on the Empire Windrush. He worked with Claudia Jones in 1959 on the first West Indian Carnival held at St Pancras Town Hall. Sam King […]
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WINDRUSH FOUNDATION PRESENTS A HISTORY OF BLACK BRITISH INTELLECTUALS KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR ANGELINA OSBORNE ON SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 FROM 7PM TO 8.30PM DR OSBORNE WILL EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF RACE, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN BRITAIN THROUGH THE WORK OF ACTIVISTS, SCHOLARS AND EDUCATORS. BRITAIN HAS ITS OWN BLACK INTELLECTUAL TRADITIONS, EXEMPLIFIED THROUGH OLAUDAH EQUIANO, CLR […]
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By Joy Sigaud. Patrick Vernon OBE and Dr Angelina Osbourne’s eagerly awaited 100 Great Black Britons 2020 has gone straight to number 1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Biography Reference with orders for the hardback and number 4 for the kindle version. Not surprisingly, of course, as the original 100 Great Black Britons, first […]
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