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11 years in the making... tomorrow my pupillage ends and I finally qualify. I am apparently not what many people picture a barrister to be and am not from a ‘traditional’ background, but I did it. I am here taking up space. I Am a Barrister.
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In 1963, campaigners started a city-wide bus boycott against Bristol Omnibus Company's policy of not employing black crew. Its success paved the way for the 1965 Race Relations Act which outlawed discrimination. These are the kind of heroes we should learn about at school!
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Here's a quick update from student @pabznotmally to let you know what we have lined up for#BHM
and beyond! Whilst working with the community, we look forward to delivering a range of online events and activities to students.
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@leedslibraries have planned for the rest of Black History Month. Books (of course), author talks, readers groups, world history, Leeds history and more BRILLIANT books!#BHM
#Leeds https://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/blog/leeds-libraries-celebrates-black-history-month-2020-dig-deeper-look-closer-think-bigger …pic.twitter.com/5v6AwTa6HM
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Stella Thomas, born in Nigeria in 1906, was admitted to the Inn in 1929. She was Called to the Bar in 1933, the first female barrister from West Africa, and went on to a successful practice in Lagos, becoming West Africa’s first female magistrate in 1943.
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Khadija Diskin In conversation with Afua Hirsch, followed by Q&A session as part of the Pan African Congress series of events.
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@ManMetUni 16 Oct https://www.eventbrite.com/e/khadija-diskin-in-conversation-with-afua-hirsch-followed-by-qa-session-tickets-123480909725 …pic.twitter.com/JupXB2E3OM
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HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH. I just want to say a particular thank you to my dad on the first day of
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He has always supported me in everything I do and has been an amazing role model throughout my life. pic.twitter.com/mJclIpTYE6
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Attacked with acid at school, bullied into suppressing his sexuality, told “black people can’t swim” & was just 30m from the Manchester Arena bomb in 2017. But
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’s @MichaelGunning1 keeps smiling, inspiring & trying to change perceptions.#BHM
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#MeghanandHarry ‘young people of colour will continue to be held back as long as structural racism exists’#BHM
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Today marks the beginning of
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Each day I’ll share a Black British Leader!
Today’s leader is @MarcusRashford
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We have maxed out the responses to White Allies survey and are closing it! Thank you for the overwhelming response - this data will help shape new campaigns to mobilise white people in fight against racism. For now, keep sharing the BAME survey +
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Faith Ringgold, 'Sleeping Lover’s Quilt #2', acrylic on canvas + pieced tie-dyed + painted fabrics, 1986
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Three Little Birds Part 2. Stay tuned for more Black History Month highlights.
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Tegian missed out on
#sport today because she was working so hard on her#BHM
news report on @bobmarley - but look at the results!#WellDone#homework#nunheadpic.twitter.com/6p4nrE7Ddq
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Diane Abbott, a thread: Today for
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we wanted to speak about the first Black woman voted in parliament, @HackneyAbbott
Diane Abbott made history in 1987 when she elected in parliament, the first Black woman to do so...pic.twitter.com/KMAbiXMCoj
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I’ve not tweeted properly for this at all coz life - yikes!
BUT! I’ve curated an AMAZING showcase for my channel @ForTCultureWY with some AMAZING Black British Artists. Join us TONIGHT 8pm on#Twitch!#BlackHistoryMonthUK
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In 1954, Norma Sklarek became New York's first licensed female African-American architect. She was rejected by 29 firms: "They were not used to having women in their offices... and certainly not used to having African-Americans", so founded her own.
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Black History Month - Glossary

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Let us know how YOU would define this
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Wow, I’ve never written so many tweets in a single day! It’s been awesome. Thanks everyone for having me, for listening & amplifying & for the new follows. We have a jam-packed programme this
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, check it out, &give us a follow
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BAME academics are underrepresented at UK universities. This week, we're featuring three Black geographers who are working in academia to address this lack of representation, improve awareness, and, to break down institutional and cultural barriers. http://orlo.uk/LwQHc
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