Andrea Levy was a British author who wrote groundbreaking novels about the experiences of Jamaican immigrants and their descendants in Britain. Her writing shed light on the struggles and triumphs of black British people and their communities #BHM2024 #BlackHistory #BeyondOctober

So exciting Smithsonian’s NMAAHC and so proud that International Slavery Museum National Museums Liverpool is a partner of this historic international exhibition

Next month marks 25 years that we have come together as a city to mark Slavery Remembrance Day. Join us once again on 23 Aug ✊🏾✨ ➡️ liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/SRD/slavery-re…

Sending sincere prayers and condolences to the families of the two children who lost their young lives yesterday in #southport, get well wishes to all the other victims of this horrific attack and thanks to our #Merseyside emergency services 😪🙏

Iheanyi Onwuegbucha from Princeton University was co-curator of the new JR Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos, Nigeria. He will be talking about the project with co-ordinating curator Dr Will Rea at Museum Ideas 2024: museum-id.com/museum-ideas-2… #MuseumIdeas #museum

So proud of the whole National Museums Liverpool team who have worked so hard to pull together a week of activities to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day in Liverpool, the 25th year we have done so. Concluding today with the walk and Libation ceremony. theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

‘It’s our history, it’s the UK’s history and instead of it being hidden, it needs to be recognised, remembered and reconciliation needs to happen’ Michelle Charters on the importance of Slavery Remembrance Day in The Guardian Thank you Neha Gohil ✍🏽 theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

At last!! My Autobiography ‘Walking With Dignity’ is out 26 Sept. You can preorder on amzn.eu/d/cWyoDGT I hope you enjoy. Do spread the word #autobiography #mylife #actorslife #FamilyFirst

Reclaim the stories that matter most. This #BlackHistoryMonth 2024, we’re celebrating the powerful theme of ‘Reclaiming Narratives.’ Discover how we can honour and elevate Black voices in history and today. #ReclaimingNarrativesBHM #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #OurHistoryOurStory

The Young Everyman Playhouse Directors Festival is back, with five brilliant short plays showcasing the talents of this year’s Young Everyman Playhouse Directors. 27 Sep – 12 Oct 📍 Liverpool Everyman Theatre⁠ Click the link to find out more 👉 l8r.it/NAqn

This week, as part of the celebrations for #SlaveryRemembranceDay, we held our symposium on space and place - Building on the Past. Thank you to all of you who attended and to each of the speakers, Dr Richard Benjamin, Professor Ola Uduku, Michelle Charters and Mike Boyle.

Glad to know that this stupid, hate-filled crime has been erased from sight. The Jamaican, Caribbean and African women inspired by Mary Seacole will continue to give unselfish service to Britain's sick, despite continuing racism. nursingtimes.net/news/history-o…

Good Night & Sweet Dreams ❤️💚🖤

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Thank you to everyone who joined our Walk of Remembrance. From powerful and emotional spoken word, to meaningful moments of connection through music and movement while we walked the streets, coming together like this is what our city does best ❤️💪🏾✊🏽✨

"We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist." - James Baldwin ❤️💚🖤

British journalist John Masouri has always had 'so much things to say' about Reggae, he put it ALL in one big book about every artist song, producer, event and story of the historic Reggae Seventies in Jamaica and the world. "A must-have reggae Bible" says Alex Wheatle. I agree.

📚A moving, insightful, and intimate account of the #history of Black land ownership and land theft in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing racial justice and equity. One World Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 #books #reading

Reclaim the stories that matter most. This #BlackHistoryMonth 2024, we’re celebrating the powerful theme of ‘Reclaiming Narratives.’ Discover how we can honour and elevate Black voices in history and today. #ReclaimingNarrativesBHM #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #OurHistoryOurStory