<div class="fr-view"><h5>Join us as we honour and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black trailblazers throughout history! From civil rights champions to cultural icons, we&#8217;re shining a spotlight on their inspiring legacies.</h5>
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/oct/01/paul-stephenson-the-hero-who-refused-to-leave-a-pub-and-helped-desegregate-britain" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Paul Stephenson</strong></a>: Activist leader of the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott, inspired by Rosa Parks. His fight against discrimination paved the way for a more inclusive Britain.</p>
<p>Celebrating <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/oct/22/margaret-busby-the-uks-first-black-female-publisher-everyone-assumed-i-was-there-to-make-the-tea" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Margaret Busby</strong></a> who is a trailblazer as Britain&#8217;s first Black female publisher. Her activism amplifies diverse voices in literature, reshaping the publishing landscape.</p>
<p>Celebrating progress: From past uprisings to present achievements. <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/172/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Diane Abbott</strong></a>, Britain&#8217;s first Black female MP, paves the way for diversity in government. Her journey inspires a new generation to challenge racism and leave their mark on British culture.</p>
<p>Celebrating <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionosieyo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Marion Atieno Osieyo</strong></a><strong> </strong>who is a champion of international cooperation and sustainable development. Her new podcast, <a href="https://www.blackearthpodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Black Earth</a>, highlights black women leaders in the environmental movement, sparking conversations on planetary health, climate psychology, and ecological reparations. Winner of the Silver Award for &#8216;Best New Podcast&#8217; at the 2023 British Podcast Awards.</p>
<p>Celebrating<strong> </strong><a href="https://x.com/davidolusoga?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Professor David Olusoga</strong></a>, a historian, presenter, and award-winning author/filmmaker. His impactful work includes &#8220;Black and British: A Forgotten History&#8221; and BAFTA-winning documentary &#8220;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b063db18" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners</a>.&#8221; Born in Nigeria, raised in the UK, he tackles racism through inclusive history. Named among Powerlist’s top 10 influential Black Britons.</p>
<p>Find out more about the Association&#8217;s <a href="https://www.oustudents.com/get-involved/support-groups/bame-students-group/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Black Students Group</a> and check out our <a href="https://mailchi.mp/open.ac.uk/black-history-month-15963252" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Black History Month Newsletter</a>.</p>
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Black History Month: Historical Trailblazers
Join us as we honour and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black trailblazers throughout history.
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