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History and meaning behind iconic Pan African flag symbol in Black History Month
The Pan-African flag is a powerful symbol of Black liberation and unity. Marcus Garvey aimed to create a symbol that would represent independence, pride and political power for Black Americans
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Black History Month's origin and why it's held in February in the US
Black History Month is upon us, and this year's theme is "African Americans and the Arts," which seeks to highlight key moments of Black history in the U.S. by showcasing artwork from various periods
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Mum defies trolls accusing her of 'race war' bid for revealing sickle cell pain
Kyra Campbell, a mother from South London, was accused of trying to "incite a race war" after merely speaking out her journey with sickle cell disease, a debilitating inherited condition
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Black players 'now have voice but we weren't wanted’ says England's Viv Anderson
Viv Anderson became the first black player to turn out for the England men's team at a time when racism was rife and he says times have changed a lot with people like Marcus Rashford now able to assert influence
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'I'm a Black mum who's fostered 19 babies in 10 years - and I'm exhausted'
Sarah Livingstone, 55, from Camden, began fostering after her own children had grown up and has spoken to the Mirror about the joys and struggles it brings, as well as how it needs to change
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Brave Black women fighting breast cancer fighting 'taboo of speaking freely'
Four brave Black women have highlighted the importance of 'speaking freely' about breast cancer and encourage others to open up about their experience as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Olympian warns 'women suffer in silence' during menopause and 'don't seek help'
The Menopause Charity ambassador Michelle Griffith Robinson says it is her role as a 52-year-old perimenopausal woman "to grasp every opportunity, feel the fear and do it anyway" as we mark World Menopause Day
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Caribbean war heroes who gave their lives for Britain honoured at their graves
As part of Black History Month, veterans and serving soldiers travelled across to Belgium and France to play their respects - including sprinkling soil brought over from the Caribbean
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Mum pretends her pain disappears as 'she can't get right care' in hospital
WARNING, DISTRESSING IMAGES: Kyra Campbell, who is from West Norwood, South London, has sickle cell disease, a debilitating inherited condition which she says means her bones are "basically dying"
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Britain's Black abolitionist heroes who helped introduce UK ban on slavery
Black British men and women played a vital role in the abolition of slavery almost three centuries ago, with many overcoming horrific personal circumstances to bring awareness to the UK public
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Creator of world's most popular cocktail had no idea it would be such a success
Douglas Ankrah invented the Pornstar Martini in 2003 - over the years, it became more and more popular, until it was named the most-ordered cocktail in restaurants, pubs and bars
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'We need more black therapists to help people through UK's mental health system'
British-Jamaican psychotherapist Keeley Taverner says that there are significant barriers to black people accessing mental health support – with many unwilling to try therapy as they wrongly think of it as a "white middle-class pursuit"
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‘Black British history began millennia before Windrush - we mustn't forget that’
Whilst telling's of Black British history may have once focused on stories of HMS Windrush and tales since, black Britons were present going back millennia
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Founder of UK Black History Month 'wants Buckingham Palace to host celebration'
Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, who founded Black History Month in the UK, has said he is delighted at how the event has grown - and wants it to be celebrated in Buckingham Palace one day
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Kate and Wills welcomed at event celebrating UK's Windrush generation
PRINCE William and Kate were welcomed with open arms yesterday at an event to celebrate the Windrush generation.The royal pair heard stories and joine
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7 items invented by Black women - from an ironing board to 3D imaging technology
October marks the beginning of Black History Month and this year the annual event focuses on Black women who have helped shape modern society with their innovations
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Inside life of heroic activist who fought until death for Black women's rights
Olive Morris fought against police violence at just 16 years old after witnessing a man attacked by police officers for parking his car on a Brixton street - her activism continues to benefit Black Brits today
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Black History Month 2023 - here's everything you need to know
This year's Black History Month is the 36th time that it has been observed in the UK, with hundreds of events set to take place to recognise the outstanding contributions of Black women to British society
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UK's first sickle cell specialist nurse tells how she fought for better care
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu is a pioneering woman in the research field of sickle cell - we are highlighting her exceptional contribution as we celebrate Black History Month
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'Going to prison reignited my passion to become a Black fine dining chef'
Nathaniel Mortley is one of a few Black fine dining chefs in the UK as only six per cent of Michelin-starred restaurants are led by Black and South Asian chefs - he tells us about his culinary journey
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Les Ferdinand links with former head teacher to promote Black History in schools
Celebrities including Les Ferdinand and Trevor Nelson have teamed up with education consultant Neil Mayers to promote Black History in the national curriculum