FabSwingers.com forum: It’s Black History Month by the way

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hope you take part in local things going on. You can find out about them online.

I have nothing to say really other than regardless of what anyone on this earth thinks of me and regardless of the many horrific experiences of racism I’ve had in my life- I fucking love being Black. I love my skin. I love my hair. I love my culture. I love people that look like me. And I love celebrating being Black.

As always if you don’t like my race threads the option is there to ignore it xxx

Happy BHM

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By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby

I love all people independently theirs skin color , culture , race gender , etc etc apart from Nigel Farage , Rees-Moog, Liz Trust etc

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

It is who you are and rightly proud of it. Race should never be something that divides people but of course it does and it is a real shame. Celebrate with pride

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Black is strong

Black is powerful

Black is beautiful

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By *utcock61Man
over a year ago

glasgow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions? "

Have you read any bell hooks?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Black is strong

Black is powerful

Black is beautiful"

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Hope you take part in local things going on. You can find out about them online.

As always if you don’t like my race threads the option is there to ignore it xxx

Happy BHM

We're doing some activities at work, involving the students. We have a lot more students from various African countries and so we hope they will enjoy getting involved

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions? "

Audre Lorde! Zami is honestly fantastic.

And Luster - Raven Leilani.

I've gone for fiction (kind of, one is semi biographical) but I do have non-fiction recommendations.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions? "

By the way, the theme of this year is celebrate our sisters so good call

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I'm going to an Archives open day near me on a date. Why not combine celebrating my heritage with someone I adore?

I love my heritage. My hair? Well I don't hate it. I'm growing to love it. I've been looking at going to a black owned hair salon down South today. I love my skin. The history? Well I don't love it. It's pretty awful. I'm proud of the resilience, the strength of my relatives, my ancestors and those who experienced it. The sheer determination and success.

I'm proud of my sister who is actively working in a very important field which will hopefully change the experience of black women (woc in general) in the years to come.

We focus a lot on black history but this year I'm choosing to celebrate black glory.

Happy BHM Steve

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went to a school in Brixton where even in the 70s some black history was taught. I believe it was the first school in the country to offer a CSE in Black History thanks to some money from Muhammad Ali. Paul Stephenson who famously led the Bristol bus boycott was a governor of the school. He’s the single most admirable person I’ve ever met. Absolute top bloke.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I went to a school in Brixton where even in the 70s some black history was taught. I believe it was the first school in the country to offer a CSE in Black History thanks to some money from Muhammad Ali. Paul Stephenson who famously led the Bristol bus boycott was a governor of the school. He’s the single most admirable person I’ve ever met. Absolute top bloke."

I was reading about the Bristol bus boycott just last week. Wow

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm going to an Archives open day near me on a date. Why not combine celebrating my heritage with someone I adore?

I'm proud of my sister who is actively working in a very important field which will hopefully change the experience of black women (woc in general) in the years to come.

We focus a lot on black history but this year I'm choosing to celebrate black glory.

Happy BHM Steve

Meli. You’re just. I appreciate you so much.

. I see you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions?

Have you read any bell hooks?"

No I have not. She looks very interesting!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions?

Audre Lorde! Zami is honestly fantastic.

And Luster - Raven Leilani.

I've gone for fiction (kind of, one is semi biographical) but I do have non-fiction recommendations. "

Thank you, Meli. I've really let my fiction reading die the last couple of years. I need to get back to it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions? "

I found a brilliant website with curated lists of black womxn authors last year and bookmarked it. I’ve read some from various lists and found them all enthralling, engaging, and inspiring.

https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/blackfeministbookshop

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

At least in the UK it's a long month. In the US they chose the shortest month. Says it all really.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions?

I found a brilliant website with curated lists of black womxn authors last year and bookmarked it. I’ve read some from various lists and found them all enthralling, engaging, and inspiring.

https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/blackfeministbookshop

Oh this is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Happy Black History Month to all!

I'd like to try to read a new author this month- perhaps a black feminist? Any suggestions?

I found a brilliant website with curated lists of black womxn authors last year and bookmarked it. I’ve read some from various lists and found them all enthralling, engaging, and inspiring.

https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/blackfeministbookshop

Oh, useful! Bookmarked. I think it was 2 years ago I found a similar list of black women on Insta and followed a pile of accounts. Realised that my feed was VERY white.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm going to an Archives open day near me on a date. Why not combine celebrating my heritage with someone I adore?

I'm proud of my sister who is actively working in a very important field which will hopefully change the experience of black women (woc in general) in the years to come.

We focus a lot on black history but this year I'm choosing to celebrate black glory.

Happy BHM Steve

Not that you asked, but if you’re anywhere near Southampton there’s a brilliant curl whisperer as I call them, who helped me learn to love my wild curls. They are Fabian, a skilled curl specialist. They offer a “learning your curls” type of service where they individualise a service for your and teach you how to manage your curls, hydrate and proudly wear your hair curly. I highly rate Fabian as well as their services. I’ve travelled from London to see them as they are truly the best curl specialist in the U.K. They were the first ever trained Curly Girl hair stylist in the U.K. if not Europe as a whole.

https://www.fabianbine.com

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Happy Black History Month

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

"Hope you take part in local things going on. You can find out about them online.

I have nothing to say really other than regardless of what anyone on this earth thinks of me and regardless of the many horrific

experiences of racism I’ve had in my life- I fucking love being Black. I love my skin. I love my hair. I love my culture. I love people that look like me. And I love celebrating being Black.

As always if you don’t like my race threads the option is there to ignore it xxx

Happy BHM

So how many years has this bhm going On and what year have they go up to.

I remember when I was at school

Only blk history we got was Zulu incident because the movie was out . And About Dr Livingston the boar war .ofcourse the freedom.of the of the word you cant say here .

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"At least in the UK it's a long month. In the US they chose the shortest month. Says it all really."
February was chosen as Black History Month because the second week of the month coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Lincoln was influential in the emancipation of sl*ves, and Douglass, a former sl*ve, was a prominent leader in the abolitionist movement. Now you know some American black history.

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

"I'm going to an Archives open day near me on a date. Why not combine celebrating my heritage with someone I adore?

I'm proud of my sister who is actively working in a very important field which will hopefully change the experience of black women (woc in general) in the years to come.

We focus a lot on black history but this year I'm choosing to celebrate black glory.

Happy BHM Steve

I grew up in an area of the county where there is an ethnic majority and when I lived in a predominantly white town, the ability to simply have a decent hair cut was something I really missed. I ended up going back to my tried and tested barber in London

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

I grew up in a small town in Ireland and I still remember someone saying 'did you see the black people?' I'm the early 80's. It was news. We grew up in an inland valley and I had never seen a person with brown skin in real life.

I moved to London when I was 17th and the culture shock was no joke but it was also very funny at times.

The chef in the bar I got a job in had my number from the get go and promptly announced 'I bet you've never met a black woman before, I'm gonna explain a few things to you...' She educated a small town boy and fed me every day. Still love that woman.

I live in Galway now and every class in every school has Irish children of colour. There's still people old enough to not expect them to have Irish accents but the change is lovely to see.

A couple of years ago the poster campaign for our Hurling, our national sport, was a young woman of colour. That was huge for Ireland and made me proud.

Happy Black History month and thanks for the moment I got to reflect on what that means to me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm going to an Archives open day near me on a date. Why not combine celebrating my heritage with someone I adore?

I'm proud of my sister who is actively working in a very important field which will hopefully change the experience of black women (woc in general) in the years to come.

We focus a lot on black history but this year I'm choosing to celebrate black glory.

Happy BHM Steve

I had this exact same experience and someone on fab downplayed it I remember. But honestly not being able to get a haircut or some plantain really made uni for me into more of a hell than I imagined.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Celebrate your history with pride steve.

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

I was asking a genuine question with regards what years their actually teaching kids about now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Celebrate your history with pride steve. "

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

We're about to watch David Olusoga's new series. I know it's not exclusively about black history but I think he's a marvellous chap who has presented previous programmes about black history and events that have especially impacted black people, in a most excellent way. A big fan of Mr. O

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Happy BHM, Steve and all. I've loved reading some of these posts, too.

What will I do? Not sure yet, but I saw Beverly Knight profiled so I'll make a small start by listening to her new album! No hardship there!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm going to an Archives open day near me on a date. Why not combine celebrating my heritage with someone I adore?

I'm proud of my sister who is actively working in a very important field which will hopefully change the experience of black women (woc in general) in the years to come.

We focus a lot on black history but this year I'm choosing to celebrate black glory.

Happy BHM Steve

I had this exact same experience and someone on fab downplayed it I remember. But honestly not being able to get a haircut or some plantain really made uni for me into more of a hell than I imagined. "

I do remember some students said this to me about where I live oop Norfolk - they were so chuffed when some more places opened up in the city!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love history. Since it's black history month in the UK. What is your favorite Historical facts of being black in the UK.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"I'm going to an Archives open day near me on a date. Why not combine celebrating my heritage with someone I adore?

I'm proud of my sister who is actively working in a very important field which will hopefully change the experience of black women (woc in general) in the years to come.

We focus a lot on black history but this year I'm choosing to celebrate black glory.

Happy BHM Steve

https://www.fabianbine.com

Ah amazing, thank you so much! I've had a good look at their website and socials, they're fully booked for the rest of the year sadly but I'm going to definitely make a booking come the new year - my hair will be longer and it's a good excuse to see family. Thank you once again!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"I'm going to an Archives open day near me on a date. Why not combine celebrating my heritage with someone I adore?

I'm proud of my sister who is actively working in a very important field which will hopefully change the experience of black women (woc in general) in the years to come.

We focus a lot on black history but this year I'm choosing to celebrate black glory.

Happy BHM Steve

Yep, it's a real thing you have to face. And it's a shame.

The nearest salon to me (bar my cousin's but even then she's not properly trained in afro hair) is in Greater Manchester. I've tried walking into salons, booking in for consultations even after being told on the phone they can do my hair) to be told that they don't have the expertise and wouldn't feel comfortable touching it. It's happened numerous times since moving up here - including very expensive Cheshire hair salons.

Those studying hairdressing now will have to learn about afro hair but still. It's quite a disheartening experience. I don't and have never used wigs, weaves or extensions, not relaxed it in over a decade; not westernised it. So I have to travel.

I don't mind it too much, it's a good excuse to go to London -there's an exhibition at Somerset House on fashion and black history I'd like to go to.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

So I couldn't sleep and I'd been watching some YT about the Maroons. And whilst it's not my story to tell. It is my families, my daughters, wife and her mother's.

I've stuck a little video there about them and in particular Queen Nanny who is a national hero of Jamaica.

The word Maroon comes from a Spanish word Cimarronas referring to wild runaways who fled to the hills. When the British took Jamaica from the Spanish in the 18th century. The runaways took to the mountains and defeated the British army using Guerilla warfare tactics. Achieving sovereign status by treaty in 1780(ish). Which stands to this day.

Queen Nanny is still seen as an inspirational figure and as a feminist icon. They have strong communities to this day.

https://youtu.be/VvUjQF23cM0?si=2EfBlJvbe29nsiV2

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So I couldn't sleep and I'd been watching some YT about the Maroons. And whilst it's not my story to tell. It is my families, my daughters, wife and her mother's.

I've stuck a little video there about them and in particular Queen Nanny who is a national hero of Jamaica.

Queen Nanny is still seen as an inspirational figure and as a feminist icon. They have strong communities to this day.

https://youtu.be/VvUjQF23cM0?si=2EfBlJvbe29nsiV2"

Hans I love you, man. Honestly thanks. X

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just wanted to also say, please read Caleb Femi’s poetry. I have loved it since I first read it. It captures so much of the Black experience that’s familiar to me.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

"So I couldn't sleep and I'd been watching some YT about the Maroons. And whilst it's not my story to tell. It is my families, my daughters, wife and her mother's.

I've stuck a little video there about them and in particular Queen Nanny who is a national hero of Jamaica.

Queen Nanny is still seen as an inspirational figure and as a feminist icon. They have strong communities to this day.

https://youtu.be/VvUjQF23cM0?si=2EfBlJvbe29nsiV2

Hans I love you, man. Honestly thanks. X"

You're welcome I love you too!

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