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Our Year 10 Geographers loving today's lesson, having fun playing the deforestation game.

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Darcus Howe made his name in the British Black Panthers, successfully challenging racism in the police. He campaigned for black rights for more than 50 years and organised the 1981 Black People's March after the New Cross fire in which 13 black teenagers died. #BHM #Darcushowe

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Altheia Jones-Lecointe, one of the leaders of the British Black Panther movement She was part of the Mangrove 9 Trial. The trial challenged the police harassment of black people. It was the first acknowledgement of evidence of racial hatred in the Metropolitan Police Force.

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It is impossible to think about incredible musical achievements and not mention Stormzy. His debut album was the first grime album to reach number one. Stormzy has also spoken out about politics, the handling of the Grenfell fire and London's rising knife crime. #BHM #Proudtobe

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Sislin Fay Allen became the first black female police officer in the UK when she joined the Met in 1968.
#blackhistorymonth #proudtobe

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We’d like to remember all Cyrille Regis stood for. A black footballer who courageously fought against racism. Being sent a bullet in an act of abuse ahead of making his first England debut. This is how he reacted.
#cyrilleregis #BHM #Proudtobe

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A statue of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells led to crucial medical advances, has been publicly unveiled this month at the University of Bristol. The artwork is the first public sculpture of a Black woman made by a Black woman in the UK. #BlackHistoryMonth #Proudtobe

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Ellen and William Craft: Blue plaque for abolitionists who fled slavery. After their arrival in the UK they lectured on abolition, reform and social justice.

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Kofoworola Abeni Pratt was the 1st black nurse to work for the NHS. After moving to Britain in 1946, she qualified as a nurse in 1950 despite racial discrimination. She later returned to Nigeria and became Minister for Health.

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Roland Butcher made history as the first black player to represent England in Test cricket when he debuted against the West Indies in the country of his birth.
Butcher had made his ODI debut in 1980 and played six times for England in total.
#blackhistorymonth #proudtobe

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Last week a statue in honour of Wales's first black head teacher was unveiled in Cardiff. Betty Campbell overcame societal barriers to achieve her dream of becoming a head teacher. Don’t let people hold you back because of who you are.

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Jonny Smythe from Sierra Leone joined WWII in 1940. He was one of the first black airmen in the Royal Air Force. He successfully navigated twenty-six bombing missions over Germany.

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October is Black History Month. The theme for 2021 is called Proud to Be.
Today we celebrate the work of Malorie Blackman OBE. She has written over 70 books for children and young adults. How many have you read?
#BHM #Proudtobe #Malorieblackmanobe

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Our A Level Psychology students enjoyed a visit to the National Museum of Justice, in Nottingham.

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Our GCSE Year 10 geographers had a really enjoyable couple of days in Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire - investigating the changes to the Cound Brook in a downstream direction. There was also time for a picnic by the river and pick up a cake from the National Trust shop.

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A fantastic piece of classwork about Guru Gobind Singh in Religious Education produced yesterday. Well Done.

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#BHM has focused on individuals from our diverse & rich history. Islamuddin Chowdhary studied Law soon after arriving in the UK. His belief is that everyone has the right to legal representation. His work was recognised the queen in Oct 2020 when he was awarded OBE. #proud

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There has been a black presence in Britain since the Roman times. In year 8 we have been looking at the Roman period ‘Beachy Head Woman’. 3rdC AD, of African descent and probably high status but grew up in SE England: Fascinating stuff! #BlackHistoryMonth