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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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#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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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...
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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August 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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...
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...
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✊🏿
June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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✊🏿
#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✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org/post/reflect...
www.younghistoriansproject.org/post/reflect...
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 ...
www.younghistoriansproject.org
May 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
#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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www.younghistoriansproject.org/post/reflect...
#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✊🏿
April 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
#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✊🏿
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✊🏿
March 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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✊🏿
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.
February 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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.
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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.
It shouldn't just be about a load of white men having wars.
#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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February 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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.
It shouldn't just be about a load of white men having wars.
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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.
#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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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...
www.younghistoriansproject.org
February 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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.
#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/...
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...
www.younghistoriansproject.org
February 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#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/...
www.younghistoriansproject.org/single-post/...
#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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January 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#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✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org/post/2020/07...
www.younghistoriansproject.org/post/2020/07...
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✊🏿
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✊🏿
January 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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✊🏿
#OTD (18th January 1981): In the early hours of January 18th 1981, a fire broke out at 439 New Cross Road in the London Borough of Lewisham, where Yvonne Ruddock and her friend Angela Jackson were celebrating their 16th and 18th birthdays respectively. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
January 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#OTD (18th January 1981): In the early hours of January 18th 1981, a fire broke out at 439 New Cross Road in the London Borough of Lewisham, where Yvonne Ruddock and her friend Angela Jackson were celebrating their 16th and 18th birthdays respectively. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
#OTD (12th January 1859): African - American Abolitionist Sarah Parker Remond arrives at Liverpool after a gruelling 15 day journey from Boston. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
January 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
#OTD (12th January 1859): African - American Abolitionist Sarah Parker Remond arrives at Liverpool after a gruelling 15 day journey from Boston. #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
Happy New Year from all of us at YHP! We have so much in store for this year, especially as we come up to our 10 year anniversary - stay tuned! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
January 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Happy New Year from all of us at YHP! We have so much in store for this year, especially as we come up to our 10 year anniversary - stay tuned! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
Wow! In just a short space of time, we have reached over 1.2k followers! Thank you all so much for your continued support!
We will have more updates soon, but for now, please visit our website to learn more about us and our initiative! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org
We will have more updates soon, but for now, please visit our website to learn more about us and our initiative! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org
Young Historians Project | United Kingdom
The Young Historians Project is a research collective which supports young historians of African and Caribbean heritage and produces public history projects exploring Black British history.
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December 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Wow! In just a short space of time, we have reached over 1.2k followers! Thank you all so much for your continued support!
We will have more updates soon, but for now, please visit our website to learn more about us and our initiative! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org
We will have more updates soon, but for now, please visit our website to learn more about us and our initiative! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org
We’re here! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
We've created a Starter Pack of #History societies and groups working to support promote our disciple and historians, in higher education and related professions go.bsky.app/68FsvjY
Mainly UK but also international, with selected societies from related humanities subjects. Please share #Skystorians
Mainly UK but also international, with selected societies from related humanities subjects. Please share #Skystorians
December 9, 2024 at 1:26 PM
We’re here! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
Over 600 of you are here! That’s amazing for an account a couple of weeks old!
We will hopefully have some things we can share with you all in a couple of weeks, but for now, please check out our blog to see what we have been up to recently! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org/blog
We will hopefully have some things we can share with you all in a couple of weeks, but for now, please check out our blog to see what we have been up to recently! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org/blog
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Interviewing Marika Sherwood: Seeing history with open eyes
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December 9, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Over 600 of you are here! That’s amazing for an account a couple of weeks old!
We will hopefully have some things we can share with you all in a couple of weeks, but for now, please check out our blog to see what we have been up to recently! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org/blog
We will hopefully have some things we can share with you all in a couple of weeks, but for now, please check out our blog to see what we have been up to recently! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
www.younghistoriansproject.org/blog
One of our former YHP members for Black History Month - check it out below! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
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December 2, 2024 at 8:26 PM
One of our former YHP members for Black History Month - check it out below! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
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YHP does some amazing work (I would know because I am a part of it)! Please do follow our Bluesky account and visit our website to see some of our amazing work: www.younghistoriansproject.org
#EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
#EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
November 28, 2024 at 9:48 AM
YHP does some amazing work (I would know because I am a part of it)! Please do follow our Bluesky account and visit our website to see some of our amazing work: www.younghistoriansproject.org
#EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
#EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
Hello everyone! We are the Young Historians Project, a UK based collective that seeks to promote Black British History into the mainstream. Our team consists of young Black British people aged 16 - 25, who are deeply involved in the mission of our collective! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
November 28, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Hello everyone! We are the Young Historians Project, a UK based collective that seeks to promote Black British History into the mainstream. Our team consists of young Black British people aged 16 - 25, who are deeply involved in the mission of our collective! #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿