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Award-winning digital museum sharing the history of racial mixing in Britain. Visit us at https://t.co/IVozbtDWxr! Support us at https://t.co/AkcitOdASG!

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We're still here but much, much less. Email is the best way to get in touch (find this on the Contact Us section of our site).

You can also find us at most of the other places, and can keep up to date via our monthly newsletter (sign up also on website)

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OPPORTUNITY: 'Barrier to Entry' writing group for those interested in contributing to an anthology exploring those who identify as 'Black African and...'

See more here: meetup.com/barrier-to-ent…

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Our Director met Warren Reilly Studio at Brent Libraries event – and so began their collaboration, including the beautiful exhibition By The Cut of Their Cloth.

Read all about it on the London Assembly blog: buff.ly/3Q5cRBS history

Our Director met @reillystudio at @BrentLibraries event – and so began their collaboration, including the beautiful exhibition By The Cut of Their Cloth. Read all about it on the London Assembly blog: buff.ly/3Q5cRBS #creativearts #mixedrace #mixedracehistory
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We are so sorry to hear the news about George Alagiah. He fronted the BBC Mixed Britannia series based on our founders' research with such empathy and warmth, and was so kind to all involved. Tributes show this was his way - a wonderful man. Such a sad loss.

We are so sorry to hear the news about George Alagiah. He fronted the BBC Mixed Britannia series based on our founders' research with such empathy and warmth, and was so kind to all involved. Tributes show this was his way - a wonderful man. Such a sad loss.
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What an incredible photo and story, thanks for tagging us!

If you're interested in Britain's multiracial history, please do follow HistoricDockProject who are doing amazing work in this areas with a focus on Wales.

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Thank you peter kalu writer for allowing us access to Commonword's archive for our SuAndi project funded by AIM.

Beautiful images and anecdotes!

For more on SussedBlackWoman, see here: shorturl.at/floS8

Thank you @peterkalu for allowing us access to @cultureword's archive for our @sussedblackwoma project funded by @Aimuseums. Beautiful images and anecdotes! For more on SussedBlackWoman, see here: shorturl.at/floS8 #writers #Manchester #history
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Congratulations to isabel adonis, winner of 's Creative Non-Fiction award for her wonderful book 'And...a Memoir of My Mother'!

If you haven't read our January interview with this talented author, now's your chance!: buff.ly/43Jvvm6 Literature Wales

Congratulations to @isabeladonis, winner of #WBOTY23's Creative Non-Fiction award for her wonderful book 'And...a Memoir of My Mother'! If you haven't read our January interview with this talented author, now's your chance!: buff.ly/43Jvvm6 #books #fiction @LitWales
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One of our many goals is to support creatives of colour telling different stories.

Longstanding friends of TMM Alex Manda and Cretien Hughes are part of this year's wonderful
WIP Comics anthology. Only a little more support needed to get over the line!

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The conversations that SuAndi had with these amazing men were very special. Thank U all.

We'll be sharing via our AIM SussedBlackWoman project, looking at the history of racial mixing in the North West through the life and work of SuAndi.

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Ras Prince Monolulu – a well-known figure on the horse racing scene – married Nellie Adkins on 21 August 1931.

Read our latest newsletter to find out more about them, and subscribe for stories like this every month buff.ly/3Dd5r7T

Ras Prince Monolulu – a well-known figure on the horse racing scene – married Nellie Adkins on 21 August 1931. Read our latest newsletter to find out more about them, and subscribe for stories like this every month buff.ly/3Dd5r7T #mixedrace #Britishhistory
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'Nobody ever talked about (my colour). It wasn’t the done thing. I did learn to fight though. One of my adopted brothers told me, ‘Anyone says anything, you make a fist like this and punch them in the face’.'

Learn more about the of WW2: buff.ly/3K1khCn

'Nobody ever talked about (my colour). It wasn’t the done thing. I did learn to fight though. One of my adopted brothers told me, ‘Anyone says anything, you make a fist like this and punch them in the face’.' Learn more about the #brownbabies of WW2: buff.ly/3K1khCn
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Both E.L. Norry - author/screenwriter and Ann experienced the dreaded steel Afro comb – despite being brought up in care 20 years apart.

Read highlights of their conversation at our event buff.ly/43lQpHH



Image: Warren Reilly Studio

Both @elnorry_writer and Ann experienced the dreaded steel Afro comb – despite being brought up in care 20 years apart. Read highlights of their conversation at our #Fablehouse event buff.ly/43lQpHH #careexperienced #mixedrace #Britishhistory Image: @reillystudio
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On Saturday, Jacqueline (Jacqui) Mckenzie and her team will hold their final legal clinic for those affected by the Windrush scandal. To book an appointment, please call 020 7650 1200 and ask for the Windrush team, or the surgeries are open to walk-in appointments leighday.co.uk/news/news/2023…

On Saturday, @JacquiMckenzie6 and her team will hold their final legal clinic for those affected by the Windrush scandal. To book an appointment, please call 020 7650 1200 and ask for the Windrush team, or the surgeries are open to walk-in appointments leighday.co.uk/news/news/2023…
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