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Black History Month

Life for people who came to Wales when 'no Blacks' signs were still commonplace
Black History Month
Many of those who came to Wales during the Windrush generation were answering calls to come and help with post-war labour shortages and helped build public services like the NHS and transport
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The inspirational woman who has been a pioneer for black communities in Wales
Black Communities
Podcast host, magazine editor and Black History Wales award winner. Donna Ali speaks about her experiences growing up as a person of colour in Wales and her journey into helping black and mixed ethnic young people
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The long-lost story of the Welsh preacher who helped fleeing slaves in America
Black History Month
Reverend Robert Everett has been inducted into America’s National Abolition Hall of Fame after being rediscovered by an American living in Wales
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Black History Month: The men stationed in Swansea in WW2 who went on to be famous and hugely influential
Swansea
What connects Barack Obama, Martin Luther King and Gandhi to the city of Swansea?
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The joyful photos that capture every day life in African and Caribbean communities across the UK
Black History Month
The 'We're not just passing through…' exhibition by Glenn Edwards and Vanley Burke will be showcased at Aberystwyth Art Centre up until January 2023
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The inspiring story of Roma Taylor, a woman who has dedicated her life helping others
Black History Month
When Roma moved from Antigua to Cardiff in 1959 little did she know would dedicate her whole life to helping others as a veteran nurse, a foster mother, and the founder of the Windrush Cymru Elders
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Betty Campbell's granddaughter helps launch anti-racism training for teachers in Wales
Race
The training has also been developed by a former pupil of Wales' first black headteacher Betty Campbell
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The incredible 16-year-old carer who has straights As and dreams of going to Oxbridge
Black History Month
She aced her exams and hopes to go to Oxbridge
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'I quit my job at Costa to open my very own coffee shop dedicated to celebrating diversity '
Cardiff
28-year-old Shiraz Kasim from Cardiff opened Blend in Grangetown - a new coffee shop dedicated to bringing different people and communities together
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'Racism is still a big issue' - Three generations on what it means to be black in Cardiff
Cardiff
We spoke to a 17-year-old, a 39-year-old and a 74-year-old who have lived in Cardiff their whole lives about their experiences
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15 black Welsh icons you need to know about
Black History Month
Here are just fifteen champions, old and new, that have helped shape the way for black people in Wales locally and nationally
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I'm black and I'm Welsh and I don't have to choose between them
Cardiff
My mum says people don't want to hear from black people with chavvy accents — I'm here to prove her wrong
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From council estate to the red carpet: The self-made Cardiff woman billed as one of the best presenters in the UK
Cardiff
Amel Rachedi left Llanrumney at just 17 years old to pursue a career in presenting. Now she has been labelled as one of the best presenters in the UK
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The powerful story of the man who escaped horrific persecution and slavery to make Cardiff his home
Cardiff
William Hall was enslaved in the USA for 33 years. After an arduous escape, he made his way to Cardiff where he published his life story
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Wales to become first UK nation to make teaching Black, Asian and minority ethnic histories and experience mandatory at school
Wales schools
The changes will come in next year when the new Curriculum for Wales rolls out
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