The Independent unlocks Black history archives to celebrate trailblazers
The IndependentGet Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy For this year’s Black History Month, The Independent has opened its archive to look at some powerful portraits of Black trailblazers over the decades, along with past coverage of seminal moments in history. Many people are choosing to embrace the concept of reclaiming narratives during this year’s Black History Month celebration in the spirit of amplifying stories and histories within Black communities. open image in gallery Noting Hill Carnival, 2024 Fast forward 37 years and a record number of 89 ethnic minority MPs have been elected to sit in the UK’s most diverse parliament ever. Our archive further presents an image of the bereaved parents’ historic meeting with former South African president Nelson Mandela the same year; the leader rallied behind the Justice for Stephen Lawrence campaign.
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