#CommunityStar Moment! Clinton is the first Prestonian to be awarded The daily Points of Light award which recognises outstanding individual volunteers,people who are making a change in their community. Well done Clinton. Find out more about his story pointsoflight.gov.uk/preston-black-…

So I've quit my job as a financial Analyst to open the first #Nigerian restaurant in the city of San Francisco. Tbh I'm not sure of exactly what I'm doing but I'll do my best with what I have. Wish me luck, guys. 🙂

Lovely evening PBHG Thank you Clinton and team, great job. #Fulwood #preston

Did you know that the ‘Black Star’ in the flag of Ghana was an homage to #marcusgarvey who greatly influenced #KwameNkrumah, the first leader of independent Ghana “Africa for Africans, those at home and those abroad.” #garveyism #blackandproud #upyoumightyrace #blackhistory

Here’s Clinton Smith, our chair - to round off #BlackHistoryMonth

Recently, one of our Podio Preston Volunteers, Ian, spoke to a few of his black friends about their thoughts and feelings surrounding Black History Month... Read the full piece: facebook.com/PodioPreston/p…

Exploring White People Problems, models and independent women with artist N. Ronke over on Shape' site ow.ly/7xjt50C6UmK #blackhistorymonth

#BlackHistoryMonth might be over but Black lives matter to us every day of every month of every year. Black history is part of UK history and we are committed to telling these vital stories. Find out more at National Museums Liverpool museums and on our website: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/black-history-…

Slaves did not come from Africa. People were captured in Africa and enslaved. Don't let other people frame your historical reference for you. Especially the descendants of the people who enslaved you. #AfricanHolocaust

#knowthyself #sharetheknowledge

Join Preston Black History group for a FREE book launch at Bamber Bridge Library Lancashire Libraries Midex Centre, with Q&A and readings from the wonderful new publication 'England Is My Home': Windrush Lives In Lancashire, Tue 14 March, 5:30-7:00. Bookings@: events.lancashire.gov.uk/search/event_d…

This came today with my Frederick Douglass lapel painting on the cover. Creativity through activism and activism through creativity !

This 17 year old is already being tipped as a future Prime Minister after a passionate speech in parliament. And Elijah certainly impressed our own Lucy Meacock and @TonyMorrisITV...

Something to look out for: Forgotten black Britons step out of history and onto the stage- including one in Newcastle- BBC News bbc.com/news/entertain…

Not to be missed! INK AND BLOOD: An exhibition that tells the stories of those affected by abolition (the ending of slavery) and later, freedom…only at@SlaveryMuseum ow.ly/F43E30hFqGI National Museums Liverpool

Honestly everyone I had the most fabulous time with the pupils @TwickPrimary - they were energetic, interested, enthusiastic and wonderfully creative. Plus their questions were 1000 times better than any from the journalists I’ve spoken to. x.com/twickprimary/s…

Delighted to share this news- can't wait to see what the scriptwriters Silverprint Pictures make of #BlackTudors: x.com/oneworldnews/s…