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Black British History - The Black Presence in Britain Website. EST1998. #blackhistory Firmly Anti Racist / & Discrimination
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This clipping from the Evening Sentinel shows the Brown Brothers. Roy who became a soccer player for Stoke City and his brother Doug who later became Lord Mayor of Stoke on Trent. #blackbritain
April 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Been taking time away from the Internet and particularly social media of late. Simply had to spend time consolidating home and family life, focusing on business over drama and avoiding tilting at Windmills. it's been "head clearing"
March 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Any recommendations on who to follow? We need to grow our base and find the good people?
March 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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It's Metal Black History Month!
Skin is the vocalist of British band Skunk Anansie. She holds the role of Chancellor at Leeds Arts University and the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her contributions to music.
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February 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
At the moment our website is under redevelopment.. but is there anyone you’d like to see specifically featured ?
February 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Our recent post touches on some of the achievements of African American Troops in WW1 blackpresence.co.uk/world-war-i-... Please follow and share the post for more ..
World War I and African American Soldiers
Learn about the bravery and impact of African American soldiers in WW1, their sacrifices, and enduring legacy in the fight for equality.
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February 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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#BlackHistoryMonth -- Colonel Guion Stewart Bluford Jr is an Air Force fighter pilot, Vietnam veteran, and the first African-American to go into space.

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February 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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February 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A great photo of a Senegalese 🇸🇳 POW soldier being helped by his German 🇩🇪 counterpart. blackpresence.co.uk/wounded-sene...
Wounded Senegalaise soldier WW1 - Black Soldiers in WW1
A wounded Senegalese prisoner of war is carried to a bandaging station, November 1914. Africans in WW1. Click to learn more..
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February 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#Indian #pilots arriving London. October 1940 #RAF100 #blackhistory
November 30, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Sergeant Lincoln Orville Lynch. Won the Air gunners trophy in Canada whilst training 1943. Shot down Junkers Ju88 on his 1st mission. #RAF100 #blackhistoryeveryday
November 30, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Flight Sergeant James Hyde, a fighter pilot serving with No 132 Squadron, Royal Air Force #raf100 #blackhistory
November 30, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Len Johnson was a Black British Boxer from Manchester rising through the fairground Boxing Booths.

Johnson had an Illustrious career. He started his professional career in 1921although he had fought in boxing booths before turning professional.
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Len Johnson - Black British Boxer
Len Johnson was a Manchester born Black British Boxer, who defeated many of the great boxers of his day but the color bar hindered his progress.
blackpresence.co.uk
November 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM
57 articles about Black Soldiers in WW1 & 2
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November 30, 2024 at 1:38 PM