Stella Thomas A Nigerian lawyer and the first African woman called to the bar in Great Britain in 1933. She studied law at Oxford university and was a founding member of the League of Coloured Peoples. She also starred in Una Marson's 1st play #BlackHistoryMonth #FirstBlackwoman

The story of Oluwa of Lagos - Chief Amodu Tijani . The man who Took Britain to Court in 1921 for Stealing His Land and Won £22,500,39 Open and Read Retweet to educate someone

Met Police criticised for falsely suggesting man was stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival. I’m shocked that it’s transpired the Met Police has lied through its fucking teeth again… independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…

DEADLINE EXTENDED until Monday the 9th of September. 👇 Young singer applications open for Lift Up Lambeth Voices brixtonblog.com/2024/08/young-… via @brixtonblog

New publication in Scientific American. The June issue has an article about research on the developing brain and ways to treat adolescent anxiety. I created this illustration that compares the changes that occur in specific 🧠 regions during adolescence and adulthood. #ScientificAmerican

I've got a £1,000 marketing budget this month to reach Diasporans who want to support local projects addressing long-term challenges in Africa. Any ideas on how to spend it?

oct. 10 willesden green library. documenting brent black music history. bit.ly/BBMM2024

Just a few more weeks to go! Put the date in your diaries! #StreetMarket #Wandsworth

Have a peaceful weekend...

Good news: virginatlantic will return to Ghana for the 1st time since 2013, with daily Heathrow-Kotoka International Airport flights, from May 2025 1. We expect competitive fares 2. Can we still take bicycles on board for free? 3. Will British Airways now reduce its fares?

Poor @SamiaNkrumah is being asked reggae or highlife by Bola Ray on youtu.be/P9oRVz9r8hs?si…

African, Caribbean and Asian Lawyers For Justice Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan TAOBQ (The African Or Black Question) Dr Toyin Agbetu We were going to take our events QR code for those who prefer to scan unto their mobiles, but now, we'll take along the Global African Quad Flag (for more info: taobq.blogspot.com/2017/12/global…) BARAC Grassroots AAME Community ADPAC CIC Jermaine Craig D Peter Herbert OBE CeeBee Multimedia Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE, FRSA

HEADS UP: Watch this space, or express your interest via bit.ly/BBMM2024 for our final community events in October

africanhistoryplus.eventbrite.com

4 yrs after Afriphobic murder of George Floyd & music industry's #BlackoutTuesday anti-racism activities: Look out4: screening of British History, Black Music, Racism & The Music Industry: 1507-2020 + panel-led discussion in Lambeth Oct. 15 bit.ly/BBMM2024 LoveMusic HateRacism

You may want to join us physically or virtually on Monday Oct. 31, 6.30-8.30pm for the music & talks session around The Brent Reggae Album Covers Exhibition at Harlesden Library: bit.ly/BrentReggaeAlb…