@Blackthingsuk

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Joined June 2020
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Reggae artist and producer Derrick Harriott, best known for tracks such as “Let Me Down Easy” and “The Loser,” has died at the age of 87. 🕊️ As both a singer and producer, he played a key role in shaping the sound of Jamaican music.
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Arsenal
@ArsenalOct 24
We’ll be joined at Emirates Stadium today by 4-year-old Zach, who we’re supporting to raise funds for life-saving treatment ❤️ Read Zach’s story here and find out how you can help 👇

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FILTHYFELLAS@Filthy_FellasOct 23
SERIOUS CONVERSATIONS WITH @Leon_Mann IT'S BLACK HISTORY MONTH, SO IT'S ONLY RIGHT THAT WE GOT IN A MAN THAT HAS BEEN FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT FOR DECADES! FROM 'KICK IT OUT' TO THE 'FOOTBALL BLACK LIST', HE BREAKS IT ALL DOWN ON FILTHY @ FREE! OUT NOW! youtu.be/eHNg4nR1DyQ?si=yFOC…
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BLAM UK@BLAMCharityOct 21
Our Grounded Project team brought Black British history into the classroom this #BlackHistoryMonth with a Year 9 workshop exploring the people who built our culture and fought for change. Honouring our communities. Inspiring the next generation.
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Melissa Sigodo@melissasigodoOct 22
For Black History Month, I’m honouring those whose stories I’ve told & their amazing contributions. Kelvin Genuis & Aaron Palmer started Penguins Palace Swim School to boost Black swimming numbers. Through better representation they’ve given kids & adults confidence in the water
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Ayra Starr has announced her 2027 Starrgirl World Tour! 🌍🎤 The Afrobeats star will tour Europe and North America from January to April 2027, including a London show on 2 February.
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Richie Brave
@RichieBraveOct 8
Britain had their own Black Panthers founded in the late 60s with members from across the diaspora, including Jamaicans, Nigerians and others. I think the conversations at the moment completely miss out huge chunks of our history here.
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Kofi Stone
@KofiStone_Oct 7
BRUMTOWN 🚨 the mayor is here! tomorrow we celebrate the last flower to bloom 5-8pm pull up !!
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Opening doors. Creating opportunities. Making his mark. 🖤 As co-founder of the Football Black List and founder of @wearebcoms, @Leon_Mann has dedicated much of his career to increasing Black representation across football, the wider sporting world and the media. By helping others find their voice, place and power, he has helped raise standards across the industry. Now, he shares the journey behind that work. Leon Mann MBE. Coming soon. 🎬
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Mo Gilligan has become the inaugural recipient of the South London Icon Award, as the South London Film Festival marks the conclusion of its sixth edition at Picturehouse Ritzy in Brixton.
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The new honorary award recognises an individual with meaningful connections to South London whose work has made a significant contribution to film, television, culture or the wider creative industries, while inspiring future generations.
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Mo Gilligan was selected as the award’s first recipient in recognition of his journey from South London’s comedy circuit to international stages.
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A new documentary, Damilola: The Untold Story, will air on BBC Two this October, looking back at the life of Damilola Taylor and the impact his death had on those around him. Damilola: The Untold Story airs on BBC Two on Monday 5 October at 9pm.
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Gary Younge@garyyoungeOct 2
I'm going to try to dedicate a daily post to a Black European figure this #BHM. Starting with the great Georges Dukson, from Gabon. Black soldiers were excluded from Paris' liberation. The next day there was Georges: effectively photobombing De Gaulle.🧵 youtube.com/watch?v=zEI9SN-1…

The Lion of the 17th: Georges Dukson, WW2 and the Liberation of Paris

Gary Younge Hon FBA explores the French Liberation of 1944 and the ...

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Black History Month 2026 🖤✨
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Richie Brave
@RichieBraveSep 27
I'm live @ 9pm on BBC Radio 1Xtra speaking to people about their experiences of living with Sickle Cell. Also, to experts about the history of Gospel music in the UK for Gospel Heritage Month. Oh yeah, soft life for kids too.. 👀😂 You can text and call in live so LOCK IN!
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Glenda Caesar@GlendaCaesarSep 24
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🚨 FOOTBALL BLACK LIST NOMINATIONS OPEN 🚨 The Football Black List is built on celebrating the people moving the game forward. Nominations for the 2026 Football Black List are now open. 🖤 Across the pitch, the industry and our communities, Black talent is changing the game and deserves to be recognised. Nominate now: footballblacklist.com/nomina…
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GB@stxvxn_tweetsSep 23
bbc.com/news/articles/cqvgyz… 🕊️🤍

Tributes pour in for Birmingham's Boxout Fest's founder after death age 34

DJ Buxley, founder of Birmingham's Boxout Fest, dies at age 34 of stage 4 cancer.

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Abena Oppong-Asare MP
@abenaoppSep 23
Lovely to mark Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2026 in Parliament. Inspiring to meet so many mothers sharing their stories and working to improve maternity care for all. Thank you @sandeeigwe and @MotherhoodGroup for bringing us together.
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