diane abbott: a legacy of courage
Adapted from an article on www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk by Marcia Richards.
Diane Abbott is a history-making MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington. She broke new boundaries as a black woman in UK politics.
Diane Abbott is a history-making MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington. She broke new boundaries as a black woman in UK politics.
thank you ma'am, by langston hughes
Short story - click on the title. Langston Hughes was a famous American poet, writer, and social activist, best known for his role in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement celebrating African American creativity in the 1920s. Born in 1902, Hughes used his work to explore themes of identity, race, and social justice, often focusing on the everyday struggles and joys of Black people in the United States. His poems, like "Harlem" and "I, Too," are celebrated for their powerful messages and musical rhythm, drawing inspiration from jazz and blues. Hughes also wrote plays, short stories, and novels, making him a versatile figure in American literature. He believed in using his writing to inspire change and give a voice to those who were often ignored or oppressed. Today, Langston Hughes remains an important figure for his contributions to literature and civil rights.
stephen lawrence and police reform in the uk.
An article adapted from www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk about the reforms to policing after the death of Stephen Lawrence in London in 1993.
the windrush generation.
Find out about the Windrush Generation and its importance to modern Britain.