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Black History Month

Free celebration of Black History Month at University of Bedfordshire this half-term

This Black History Month, the University of Bedfordshire campus on Polhill Avenue will host a free creative showcase celebrating the history of Black arts through dance and performance, open to the public...
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Black History Month: Bedford singer’s lockdown project takes to the streets of London

Starting in the first Covid lockdown, Bedford resident, opera singer and BBC broadcaster, Peter Brathwaite embarked on a Twitter project that would exceed even his wildest...
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University of Beds hosts an evening with Professor David Olusoga for Black History Month

As part of this year's celebrations of Black History Month, the University of Bedfordshire is hosting an evening with Professor David Olusoga, OBE, as he explores how Black Britons...
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Desmond Morrison

Black History Month: Desmond Morrison

As the world celebrates Black History Month the story of boxer Desmond Morrison is a local inspiration.Desmond Morrison came to Bedford from...
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Pearl Thomson

Black History Month: Pearl Thomson 1917 – 2014

As part of Black History Month, Foster Hill Road Cemetery shared the story of Pearl Clareta Thomson, a much-loved Bedford teacher...
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