Emma Dabiri tells the story of Ferdinand Levy, author of what is believed to be the first collection of poetry by a black poet published in Ireland

Emma Dabiri tells the story of Ferdinand Levy, author of what is believed to be the first collection of poetry by a black poet published in Ireland
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating Black voices and experiences in the neurodivergent community.
We’re starting with Antonia’s reflection on being Black, Autistic and Queer, and how identity, culture and masking intersect.
Read below 👇️
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/black-h...
Members of SCI's Black Activist Leadership group are marking Black History Month.
In our second celebration of #BHM2026, Athi Silevu recites a poem she wrote for her children during the long years when her heart hurt from their separation.
This Black History Month, Leah Berry will explore the Kawa model and how community, culture and racism can shape our experiences as occupational beings.
🗓️ Today, 13 October
⏰ 8–9pm
Join us here: https://bit.ly/3TQaGX5
#BlackHistoryMonth
Black heroes who have touched my life
# 7 Andreas Mngomezulu
Friend & fellow student at Fedsem: the Native School that caused all the trouble
Builder of mud shacks for widows & spreader of Ubuntu
Andreas held my hand when we walked to make me slow down…
So many friends there ✊🏾
Seeing as it’s #BlackHistoryMonth I fully recommend this #Book
What can walking teach us about the places we call home?
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're sharing Lou Robbins' reflections on Manchester's Legacies of Enslavement programme.
She highlights the power of walking to explore hidden legacies and deepen community understanding: https://ow.ly/AhNo50ZVtO4
www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/list... Celebrating Black History Month with a talk on Mycroft Holmes and Learie Constantine - 27th October, Fellowship House, London, NW11 #blackhistorymonth
www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/list... Celebrating Black History Month with a talk on Mycroft Holmes and Learie Constantine - 27th October, Fellowship House, London, NW11 #blackhistorymonth
There are few poets with the audacity or credibility to write this poem
Honestly, I think the poet has sold herself short!
This poem challenges beauty standards, which have often excluded Black women, and replaces them with a more grounded model of beauty
New books to add to your TBR list!
For Black History Month we're highlighting black authors and their incredible new releases for you to check out!
#booksky #writersky #readingcommunity #reading #books #fiction #authors #blackhistorymonth #newreleases
For #BlackHistoryMonth we asked Daniella why she joined UNISON and why her Black colleagues should join too.
#BlackHistoryMonth continues for the rest of the month.
Have you used our Black icon case study templates yet? Or our Young, Gifted and Black book extract, which provides information about the people included?
BEA BY THE SEA by Jo Byatt is a gentle, funny story about likes and dislikes, and how they can make us feel.
More via bio #Bookswithusallin #BlackHistoryMonth
🦁 Meet Bea, she knows all there is to know about lions, lives by the beach, but really does not like sand.
Let’s find out more about Bea. 🦁
BEA BY THE SEA by Jo Byatt
More below and via bio #Bookswithusallin #BlackHistoryMonth
In October we are sharing some books in our #BlackHistoryMonth collection. 📚
In his groundbreaking book 'The University of Cambridge in the Age of Atlantic Slavery', Nicolas Bell-Romero uncovers the extent to which slavery featured in the social, economic, and intellectual life of the university. 🎓
LFB meet tonight! 📣
@rogermckenzie.bsky.social, chair of the NUJ Black Members Council, will speak - alongside Michelle Codrington-Rogers, Anti-Racism Policy Lead at @tuc.org.uk.
Plus, an update on what's happening with casuals at The Guardian. 6.30pm - check your email.
Music, historic talk and special guest! All organised by the Hampshire Community Rail Partnership.
You can find out more about this event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-hist...