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In this brand-new series from The Black Curriculum, learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning.Legacies:Discover the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History.Featuring a foreword by Lewis Hamilton, discover inspiring stories about key figures from Black British History. Learn about Britain''s Black STEM heroes, like Dr Cecil Belfield Clark who changed medicine; incredible musicians from Evelyn Dove to Arlo Parks; sports stars who broke new ground, like Maurice Burton and Lewis Hamilton; and activists like Olive Morris and Claudia Jones who fought for their communities. Learn about the links between different legacies and how people from the past paved the way for modern day heroes.Lania Narjee is an artist, educator and art psychotherapist who lives and works in London. A trained primary school teacher, she has worked with children and young people for almost a decade and has a lifelong passion for history and art. Her great grandfather was one of the original Windrush passengers that arrived at Tilbury Docks on 22nd June 1948.Places:Learn all about the important places that define Black British History.Featuring a foreword from Darcus Beese, learn about the important places that define Black British History. Dive into untold stories and learn what happened when and where. Who was John Edmonstone, where did he live in Edinburgh, and how did he influence Charles Darwin? What can street names tell us about Britain''s links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Who campaigned to Free the Cardiff Three and how did St Pauls Carnival get started? Learn all this and more, with this collection of important stories from Black British history around the UK.Melody Triumph is a writer and teacher based in Kent and London. Amanda Quartey lives in the UK and was born and bred in London. At the age of 14 she moved to Ghana and studied art at school and later returned to the UK to study graphic design. At university she majored in Classics.Migration:Learn about how migration has shaped Black British History.Featuring a foreword from Maro Itoje, discover how migration has been part of British history right from the start. For example, did you know Black people lived in Britain during Roman times? Or that there was a Black trumpeter in Henry VIII''s court? Find out more in this fascinating guide to Britain''s diverse history. Discover the Black British people who campaigned for the abolition of slavery in the 18th century, like Olaudah Equiano. Find out what brought people to Britain in the 20th century and what life was like for them. Learn how migration is important to Britain''s identity and history, and how it continues today.Millie Mensah is a visual designer working with charities, education provisions and non-profit organisations. Millie worked within youth justice for 8 years, supporting vulnerable young people and their families. With an interest in history, politics and society, plus a purpose to raise awareness, writing this book for Millie has been a wish fulfilled.Founded by Lavinya Stennet, the Black Curriculum is an organisation dedicated to promoting the learning of Black British history within schools, via workshops and free teaching resources. Black British history is currently not taught consistently in British schools, despite being recommended by reports such as the Windrush review and the MacPherson Report as a way of tackling racism.This series provides a resource to fill the gap and aims to support the work that the Black Curriculum is doing. ©2022 The Black Curriculum, Melody Triumph, Lania Narjee, Millie Mensah (P)2023 DK Audio