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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 7d

Dame Jocelyn Barrow was a pioneering educator, activist, and media reformer who championed racial equality in Britain. She broke barriers as the first Black woman governor of the BBC and helped shape inclusive education and broadcasting standards. #BlackHistoryMonth

Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 9d

Tarana Burke is the founder of the Me Too movement and a lifelong advocate for survivors of sexual violence. Since 2006, she’s worked to uplift Black women and girls, build healing communities, and drive systemic change. #BlackHistoryMonth

Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 10d

Diane Abbott MP
In 1987, Diane Abbott became the first Black woman elected to the UK Parliament, representing Hackney North and Stoke Newington. A Cambridge-educated former civil servant and journalist, she’s spent decades championing racial justice, civil liberties, and social equality. #BHM

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 11d

✨ Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was a poet, memoirist, and civil rights icon whose words continue to uplift and empower. From I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to Still I Rise, she gave voice to resilience, dignity, and hope. #BlackHistoryMonth

Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 14d

For Black History Month the women and children at Amadudu have written short paragraphs of who inspires them. Amazing artwork with inspirational words. ❤🤩

Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 14d

🧠 Katherine Johnson was the mathematical genius behind NASA’s most historic missions — including John Glenn’s orbit and the Apollo 11 moon landing.
As a Black woman in a segregated America, she shattered barriers in STEM and proved that brilliance knows no bounds.
#Blackhistorymonth

Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 15d

🖤✊Claudia Jones (1915–1964) reshaped history with courage and conviction. Born in Trinidad, she became a powerful voice for Black liberation, women's rights, and cultural pride—founding the West Indian Gazette and planting the seeds for Notting Hill Carnival. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 16d

Mavis Best (1939–2022)
A fearless British-Jamaican activist and community leader, Mavis Best led the historic Scrap Sus campaign, which helped repeal the discriminatory “Sus law” used to target young Black men in the UK. #Blackhistory

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 23d

If you could donate to our charity link below. This helps us provide support to women and children fleeing domestic violence.

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 23d

Baroness Valerie Amos
Valerie Amos shattered glass ceilings as the first Black woman in the UK Cabinet, a UN humanitarian chief, and the first Black leader of an Oxford college. From Guyana to global leadership, her legacy is one of courage, inclusion, and transformative change.
#blackhistorymonth

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 25d

cultureliverpool.co.uk/bhm/

Liverpool Black History Month 2025 - Culture Liverpool

Liverpool has long been a city where Black history, culture, and creativity thrive - not just in October, but all year round. For Black History Month 2025, a dynamic partnership of artists, heritage g...

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 25d

Bell Hooks (1952–2021) was a trailblazing author, feminist, and cultural critic whose work reshaped how we think about race, gender, and love. From Ain’t I a Woman? to All About Love, she challenged oppression and inspired generations to build a more just, inclusive world. #BHM

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 25d

Audre Lorde (1934–1992) was a fearless American writer and civil rights advocate who used poetry and prose to challenge injustice. A self-described “Black, lesbian, feminist, socialist, mother,” she spoke truth to power and inspired generations to embrace their identities and fight oppression.

Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 29d

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜
Every survivor deserves safety, support, and justice. This month, we honour the strength of those affected by domestic abuse and recommit to building communities free from violence.

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 29d

Amadudu is celebrating current and historic Black women for Black History month.
👩🏽‍💻 Meet Dr. Marian Croak
Inventor of VoIP tech that powers Zoom & FaceTime.
Holder of 200+ patents.
VP of Engineering at Google.
Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · 29d

Amadudu celebrates Black History Month standing firm in pride and power. #BHM

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · Oct 1

Kicking Off Black History Month 2025 🖤 Amadudu
address Intersectionality, tackling unique challenges faced by BME women and children escaping domestic abuse.
www.acevo.org.uk/.../race-equ...
#amplifyvoices #drivechange. #BlackHistoryMonth #IntersectionalityMatters #Amadudu #SupportSurvivors

Race Equity Series: Q&A with Amadudu - ACEVO

A conversation with Beverley Williams, chair & Jacqui Fray, manager at Amadudu Part of the Race Equity Series, Home Truths 2 programme. Some of your interventions are lifesaving; all are life-improving. Can you tell us a little more about the work of Amadudu and the people that you work with…

www.acevo.org.uk

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · Sep 11

Women’s Aid responds to recent anti-migrant protests
Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, said:
www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...

Women’s Aid responds to recent anti-migrant protests - Women’s Aid

Women’s Aid responds to recent anti-migrant protests Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, said: “Following a recent stream of anti-migrant protests seen across England, and growing racist and...

www.womensaid.org.uk

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · Sep 4

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📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate - even if they’re on silent.

SafeLives post with graphic of a mobile phone and text that reads "Are you a victim/survivor of domestic abuse? Here’s how you can safely disable emergency alerts on your mobile phone".

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌟Volunteers Needed- Playscheme and Creche Workers for Amadudu Womens Refuge.🌟
If you are interested please contact via email for more information on [email protected]

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · Aug 29

Job Vacancy: Floating Support Worker at Amadudu Refuge for more information and to apply contact via email: [email protected]

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · Aug 29

Job Vacancy: Floating Support Worker at Amadudu Refuge for more information and to apply contact via email: [email protected]

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌟Volunteers Needed- Playscheme and Creche Workers for Amadudu Womens Refuge.🌟
If you are interested please contact via email for more information on [email protected]

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Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · Aug 11

We would like to thank Women's Aid for the fleeing fund your generosity has helped our residents and children escape abuse and rebuild their lives in safety.❤️

Amadudu91 @amadudu91.bsky.social · Aug 1

We enjoyed our day out with playscheme on the hop on and off tour bus of Liverpool #summerhaf #MPAC

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