Monthly Archives: October 2017

Follow up on Newham Black History Month

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… After it was revealed that a local primary school in Newham had asked it’s pupils to come to school dressed as slaves to mark the 30th Anniversary of Black History Month myself and Cllr Beckles took the following actions: We wrote … Continue reading →

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‘First of all’ Black People Existed Before Slavery

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… It was extremely disappointing and upsetting to read that a primary school in Newham had asked it’s pupils to come to school dressed as slaves to mark the 30th Anniversary of Black History Month. As local black councillors and having … Continue reading →

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