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09:24, 24 OCT 2023
‘I was bullied relentlessly as a black girl growing up in a Welsh town and I just felt helpless'
Race
But Summer Davies found a unique escape which led to her dream career
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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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Cardiff club refused to hold party for Irish Travellers
Cardiff
The Cardiff venue has agreed to pay a father and daughter compensation
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Man threatened to smash ex's head with hammer after learning of new boyfriend
Courts
The 41-year-old said he would kill his ex-girlfriend's new partner in front of her
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Police reviewing content of Traveller site leaflets sent out by Tory Welsh Secretary David TC Davies after 'discrimination' claim
Monmouthshire
'We do not have an issue with a public consultation. However this was a disproportionate and hostile response which is targeted at the race, ethnicity and the implied prejudice of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers' - Trudy Aspinwall, project manager of Travelling Ahead
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GP surgery receptionist racially abused neighbour
Courts
The 39-year-old was taken to court and ordered to pay hundreds of pounds
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S4C apologises after programme shows photo of wrong black rapper
S4C
"This isn't good enough and we must do better"
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Huge mural commemorating Betty Campbell completed at school where she was head teacher
Cardiff
Wales' first black head teacher now has a permanent place at the school where she led the way for years
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Iconic Cardiff mural to be painted over as artists issue statement
Cardiff
"It has celebrated different communities, started conversations that need to happen, promoted diversity and championed inclusivity'
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Betty Campbell awarded posthumous degree by Welsh university
Cardiff
The University of South Wales awarded a Doctor of Letter to Wales' first Black headteacher who died in 2017
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Prince William's godmother quits royal role after 'asking black woman where she really comes from'
Royal Family
'We felt totally exposed and isolated and out of place in those moments. It is not right to just brush this under the carpet and shrug it off and it needed to be addressed'
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The Welshman who became Britain’s first black boxer at the Olympics but was forever held back by racism
Race
Cuthbert Taylor's family want an apology from the British Boxing Board of Control
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The growing network of Welsh South Asian football fans redefining Cymru's Red Wall
World Cup 2022
Amar Cymru was launched last year and has made watching Wales' football games a more inclusive experience
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'I want to sit down for a drink with the racist who defaced a black history mural'
Race
Martin Andrews said he wants to understand what motivated the racist vandalism of a community mural
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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 lovely joy and community spirit as Wales' oldest and largest Hindu Temple celebrates Diwali
Diwali
The five-day festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains the world over
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'A milestone in British Asian history' The pride felt by Cardiff's Hindu community towards Rishi Sunak as they celebrate Diwali
Cardiff
'At the time of Diwali we really look to fresh beginnings. We've been amongst dark times and we're looking to the light in the future, and I hope that Rishi can be the person to bring us that.'
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The father and daughter who wanted to bring more diversity to Cardiff's food scene - and now run a Caribbean sauce business from their kitchen
Cardiff
Charmaine and Earl make everything they sell from their kitchen
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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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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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Magazine celebrating black and ethnic minority cultures launched in Wales
Race
"We're trying to create our own media spaces."
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It's time to admit the real reason Meghan Markle takes all the flak
UK News
Comments clearly show a double standard when it comes to the Duchess of Sussex and other Royals
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Rania Vamvaka: The dedicated activist who spends her time making sure LGBT+ ethnic minorities in Wales are represented
Arts & Culture
"There are still people within the community with a traditional mindset and that bothers me"
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Black hikers encounter racism and ignorance on the trail
Real Life
Enoch Adeyemi believes he and his hiking pals are targeted due to their skin colour
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