Posted on: 16th Sep 2024
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@BlueSchoolWells - 24th Oct 2024
2004, Jason Robinson, becomes the first black captain of the England Rugby team.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 24, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 23rd Oct 2024
2003, Baroness Amos, became the first black female cabinet minister.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 23, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 22nd Oct 2024
2002, Paul Boateng, becomes the first black cabinet minister, is appointed chief secretary to the Treasury.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 22, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 21st Oct 2024
1998, Chris Ofili, s the first black artist to win the Turner prize.Hope Powell, the first Black manager of a UK national football team, Hope Powell was in charge of England Women.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 21, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 21st Oct 2024
1993, Paul Ince, is the first black captain of the England football team.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 21, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 17th Oct 2024
1991, Ben Orki, wins the Booker prize for his novel, The Famished Road. The first black writer to win the prize. Bill Morris, First black leader of a major British Trade union.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 17, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 16th Oct 2024
1987, Black History Month became a fixture in the UK. Diane Abbott became the first black female MP.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 16, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 15th Oct 2024
1981, Moira Stuart,first black female news presenter on national British television— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 15, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 15th Oct 2024
1978, Viv Anderson, first black footballer to play in England’s senior men's team.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 15, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 11th Oct 2024
1976, The Fosters, a TV sitcom with an all black cast arrives on British TV. Race relation act strengthens laws against discrimination and establishes the Commision for Racial Equality.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 11, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 11th Oct 2024
1976, Rock Against Racism, carnivals were organised to bring together black and white fans in their common love of music, to discourage young people from embracing racism.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 11, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 10th Oct 2024
1975, Sir David Pitt became a life peer, Lord Pitt of Hampstead. He later became chair of the British Medical Association.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 10, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 10th Oct 2024
1973, Sir Trevor McDonald became the first black newsreader on British TV.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 10, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 8th Oct 2024
1968, Race Relation Act making it illegal to refuse housing, public services and employment on the grounds of ethnicity.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 8, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 7th Oct 2024
1965, Notting Hill Carnival takes to the streets for the first time as an outside festival.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 7, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 7th Oct 2024
1963, Bristol Bus Boycott, West Indians and White supporters refused to use the Bristol bus service until the service lifted their colour bar.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 7, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 7th Oct 2024
1958, Notting Hill Riots, Commonwealth immigrants were attacked, and their homes damaged by gangs of young white men. Riots impact national consciousness and start a debate about race relations.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 7, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 3rd Oct 2024
BHM - 1958, Notting Hill Riots, Commonwealth immigrants were attacked, and their homes damaged by gangs of young white men. Riots impact national consciousness and start a debate about race relations.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 3, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 2nd Oct 2024
BHM - 1954, Billy Boston, first black rugby league player to represent Great Britain. He scored 478 tries in 487 games for Wigan.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 2, 2024
@BlueSchoolWells - 1st Oct 2024
To celebrate BHM we will be posting every day about individuals & momentous events that define Black history in the UK. We start today with the arrival of Empire Windrush 1948. It is important that we remember the positive contribution that Caribbean men & women made to Britain.— The Blue School (@BlueSchoolWells) October 1, 2024