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A massive thank you to @djspoony for hosting a dinner in which a group of likeminded people were able to have an open dialogue last night.
This is the first of many of these get togethers and we look forward to many others joining along.
This is truly the start of raising the black profile in Bedford and bringing everyone together to achieve this!
A special thank you to @mammaconcetta for the delicious food as always.
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Lovely evening with like minded souls ❤️
Today our team were out handing out flyers for our Barbering Wellness Expo! Can you spot any around town?
SUNDAY 5TH JUNE ✂️ HARPUR SUITE
@fightklub_bedford 12.30-1.30pm
Guest Speakers from 2pm and a range of exhibition stalls, it's an event NOT to be missed!
Check out the tagged for some of the organisation's who will be there.
We look forward to seeing you!
#spectacularts #spectaculartsbedford #spectaculartsfoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #ccc #challengeclassculture #bedford #bedfordshire #inclusive #SaveOurNHS #handsfacespace #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters
Our first event of 2022! The team have been out and about distributing posters today ✂️ Check out the details and come along to 5th June!
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Mental Health Awareness Week walks in and around Bedford - Bedford Independent
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Mental Health Awareness Week begins today (Monday) and this year's theme is loneliness, which affects millions of UK residents. In Bedford...
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At the start of Mental Health Week, we will be sharing a range of resources all over our Instagram stories, Facebook and Twitter.
This Saturday @mentalhealthmatesbedford will be doing their next walk from 11am-12pm at Bedford Park, meeting @attheparkbedford - let Cory and Janine know you're attending by popping them a message! An opportunity to talk as much or as little as you like!
#Spectacularts #SpectaculartsBedford #SpectaculartsFoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #CCC #ChallengeClassCulture #Bedford #bedfordshire #Inclusive #SaveourNHS #HandsFaceSpace #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters
Be my MH Mate this Plantium💏👥 Jubilee good times we can share 👏♿⛱✈go on 📧
Check this out from Spectacularts member Amy Washington!
"AIMZ Fitness CHARITY SPINATHON - TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE King's Arms Project
🙌🏾🙌🏾💥NON MEMBERS WELCOME SO GET ON IT 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💥
I am excited to announce I will be raising money to help support people who have been affected by homelessness,displacement or isolation in our community.
2 SESSIONS
SATURDAY 14th MAY 2022
£10.00 per session
10.45am - 11.45am
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Fitness First UK BEDFORD Fitness First Bedford have kindly offered their spin studio for the morning
I also have a RAFFLE with some amazing prizes (£5.00 a ticket)
£50.00 voucher from the wonderful Neon Marl
6 Cupcakes or 6 loaded Brownies Shafs Sweet Treats
A wonderful Back Massage by Infinite Beauty Therapy
A full body massage by The The E M Touch - Nails and Wellness
A Grazing platter coutesy of Kelly Brown All The Graze
£50 voucher from Lunar Spirit Wellbeing
More prizes to be announced.
Click on the link below to register
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/AmysCharitySpinathon20222
I look forward to seeing as many of you supporting this wonderful charity.
#charity #charityfundraiser #spinathon #spinning #fitness #supportlocal #support #bedford #bedfordshire #fitnessfirst #uk #homelessness #homelessnessawareness #homelesslivesmatter "
Thanks guys xx
Thank you for meeting with us! We're beyond happy to have your support on some of the amazing events we have lined up 🙌🏼
Our first event of 2022, stay tuned for more information coming soon ✂️
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Thankyou to @thetownturnover for an absolutely amazing event last week!
The event was full of amazing young people from Bedford sharing their voices and incredible talents! A special shoutout to Vanessa Simon who held the event.
We can't wait for all the future collaborations between us!
#spectacularts #spectaculartsbedford #spectaculartsfoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #ccc #challengeclassculture #bedford #bedfordshire #inclusive #SaveOurNHS #handsfacespace
Just a sneak peak into what our 2022 is shaping into 👀 with lots of hard work happening behind the scenes ...
Want to be involved?
We're currently on the look out for any stall holders, sponsors and volunteers for all our events! If you are interested pop us an email on info@spectacularts.co.uk
Get involved in your community today!
#spectacularts #spectaculartsbedford #spectaculartsfoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #ccc #challengeclassculture #bedford #bedfordshire #inclusive #SaveOurNHS #handsfacespace
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What an absolute HONOUR to have Johnathan onboard as our newest ambassador!
"A professional DJ for over 20 years, he started playing music in his bedroom at the age of 15.
Hackney, London born, he was influenced by reggae, calypso, pop and his first love soul.
In the mid-1990’s he joined pirate radio station London Underground and met two guys that would go on to be huge influences on his DJ career.
Timmi Magic, Mikee B and Spoony joined up to become the Dreem Teem and with the genre ‘UK Garage’ took the country by storm.
Spoony and the guys went on to have radio shows on Kiss FM, Galaxy FM and in Jan 2000 joined BBC Radio 1.
The next few years would see the ‘Teem’ appear in the national charts and in club-land all over the world.
In the UK he was weekly resident for ‘Twice as Nice’ and has played at all the big festivals including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and The Southport Weekender.
Spoony’s other love is football. In 2003 he joined BBC Radio 5 Live to host ‘606’, a weekly phone in show. He has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, The Weakest link and won an edition of Celebrity Mastermind.
His broadcasting experience and football knowledge saw him signed up The Premier League for their own channel. He is currently presenting two shows on the network and has been since 2014.
Lockdown saw Spoony take to the digital airwaves hosting ‘Spoony’s House’ streams from his home playing all the music and genres he loves across 2 weekly shows. The ‘Brunch’ on Sunday now has a cult following."
We're so excited for his support 🙌
#Spectacularts #SpectaculartsBedford #SpectaculartsFoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #CCC #ChallengeClassCulture #Bedford #bedfordshire #Inclusive #SaveourNHS #HandsFaceSpace
What a truly INSPIRATIONAL event run by @lutonsankofauk to mark the international day of rememberance for the victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
What a beautiful event held at Luton Town hall to mark the international day of remembrance for the victims of the Atlantic Slave trade.
Luton Sankofa organisation has been honouring this day since 2016, supported by their Mayor and Luton Fire service.
The day was supported by Keynote speaker Paul Crooks, with Libations from Martin Hanson, SDA Cantare choir, drumming by Martin Hanson and Osagyefo Drummers.
Spectacularts are looking forward to all collaborations going forward between us 🙌
#spectacularts #spectaculartsbedford #spectaculartsfoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #ccc #challengeclassculture #bedford #bedfordshire #inclusive #SaveOurNHS #handsfacespace
Check out this article on EYES SEE YOU from the Clanger! Thankyou for the write up Bedford Independent
COMING SOON 2023
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An ambitious dance project is launching in Bedford today to mark International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the...
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Spectacularts has always been proud of Bedford and is now set to put Bedford on the map in regards to its bold and ambitious plans for “Race Equaility”. An organisation of professional volunteers from all background and industries which started in 2017, Spectacularts aim to elevate this onto a national platform.
Bedford Borough Council had asked Sharon DeLeonadis to create a partner organisation and team to bring forth another all inclusive free outdoor event to occur here in the town. And for it to be as meaningful and impacting as the already established and enjoyed River Festival. The view is that the town needs to showcase its long standing rich and colourful community, by creating an open-air platform for all to emphasise and express what is brightest and best about their individual cultures. There is no better way to do so than to create a carnival for such an endeavor. Thereby giving rise to #SPECTACULARTS.
Sharon has successfully set and ran a small dance company called 2Step in 2006 which ran for 12 years, putting many professional dancers from Bedford onto their career path. Sharon also played a small part in creating “Dancers Network Uk” allowing protection for dancers rights on contract agreements, which are now recognised by dance agents and Equity.
Our aim is to have the international day of remembrance for International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 25th March 2007:
United Nations and International Observance designated in 2007 to be marked on 25 March every year. The day honours and remembers those who suffered and died as a consequence of what has been called "the worst violation of human rights in history” in which over 400 years more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims.
Spectacularts will be planning the most ambitious dance concert that will uplift us to remember and honour those that lost their lives, identity and we are still feeling these effects today. Many of the professional dancers have already committed to this event and some of the original 2Step dance crew are excited with this opportunity. 2Step was not just about dance, it was a close family that supported each other and dance at charity events to help raise awareness to good causes, our mot was “it’s not about what we take out the world, it’s about what we put back” Micheal Naylor will be leading the tour and assisting with Choreography. Jaron Johnson will be another of the choreographers alongside Kane Horn.
This show will be an amazing show of live dance, live musician’s, the use of digtal images to help explain and show the journey of slavery. The twist will also come in a way we tell the story to uplift and show the unity between people that tried to stop slavery or help people to escape the horrors of slavery. We need people to come away from the show asking questions and to see how all those years ago we are still suffering from this and maybe this show will help people to understand or at least to start a conversation. This is a time to start the conversation to change the narrative as for those that have stayed silent or don’t know what to do, we need to start somewhere and this might just be it.
25th March 2023 press and vip night, 26th to 30th March 2023 tickets available from Bedford Corn Exchange SOON
Look who will be visiting us for our Italian Festival! The Alberti Twins will be joining us on that date, make sure you're there!
SpectaculArts together with the Italian community are looking forward to bringing people together at the Italian festival on Sunday 3rd July 2022. Bedford Borough have funded this event and will continuing to support the Bedford community with events.
We are looking for stall holders and sponsors to support this event, if you are interested please email us at info@spectacularts.co.Uk
Do you have an Italian classic car that you would like to display at our event?
Are you an Italian performer that would like to showcase your talent at this event?
We are also looking for young people from the Italian community to join our committee to help shape this event or as volunteers on the day. This will help the next generation to learn how to create these types of events and putting back in Bedford’s diverse community.
Please share, promote and let us know in the comments below what you would like to see at a this festival?
#Spectacularts #SpectaculartsBedford #SpectaculartsFoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #CCC #ChallengeClassCulture #Bedford #bedfordshire #Inclusive #SaveourNHS #HandsFaceSpace
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Check this out! What a great initiative 😀
Lurke Street multi-storey car park gets a supersized eight-legged facelift - The Bedford Clanger
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The bland concrete facade of Lurke Street multi-storey car park is getting a colourful eight-legged facelift thanks to a collaboration...
Check out this brilliant fitness class coming to Bedford!
"Fight Klub®️ Bedford
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🔥 FRIDAY 18 MARCH 2022
🔥 TIME : 6.30PM - 8.30PM
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💛 LIVE ON THE DECKS FIGHT KLUB'S FINEST DJ CRABBY @crabby_dj
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2 x 50 MINUTE SESSIONS (ALL INCLUSIVE)
50 MINS OF FIGHT KLUB BAG BOX
50 MINS OF DRUM AND BASS WORKOUT
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💥💥COME AND CELEBRATE THE 40TH BIRTHDAY OF BEDFORD'S FIGHT KLUB INSTRUCTOR @aimz_fitness 💥💥
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Proud to see Bedford standing in unison with Ukraine. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by what is happening.
Here's afew things you can do to #StandWithUkraine
- Donating to the 'Disasters Emergency Community' with the government matching all donations.
- Donating essential supplies. There are many places around Bedford accepting donations.
- Share only proofed information; there is currently lots of misinformation spreading so make sure what you do post online is factually accurate.
#StandWithUkraine
📸 We Are Bedford (Facebook)
On this International Womans Day Spectacularts have asked four of our members to nominate a woman they’d like to shoutout!
Kelly - Wangari Maathi
“Wangari was a Kenyan environmental activist who founded the Green Belt Movement which campaigned for the planting of trees, environmental conversation and women’s rights. The first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate degree, later appointed assistant minister for Environment from 2003– 2005. Her work was internationally recognised when, in 2004, she became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.”
Jemma - her Auntie Maisie
I am very lucky to have lots of inspirational women in my life (close friends and family) without them I wouldn't be the woman I am.
This year the inspirational woman that I would like to shine a light on is my Auntie Maisie. We have an incredibly strong bond. She is a source of support, encouragement, laughter and love. Auntie Maise has the most infectious laugh and once she starts laughing you can't help but join in laughing even if, you really should be laughing! During the pandemic we started messaging each other every morning and that is something we have continued to do. I really appreciate the words of wisdom and encouragement that she shares with me. Thank you, Auntie Maisie.
Anita - Greta Thunberg
Greta #VivaGRETA an authentic revolutionary spirit. Woman, role model and activist. Essentially, Greta represents our collective faith in the younger generation to move towards balance, restoration and regeneration!
Carmela - her mum Bambina
My mum has always shown strength, resilience and compassion throughout her life. Even with no formal education she has achieved so much through her own way, learning things by heart and never having to refer to a recipe book as it's all locked away in her head.
She has overcome many of life's tragedies however has always managed to remain a caring and considerate person, always available for her family and friends.
I aspire to be like her and she has shown me how strong a woman has to be in life and to pursue our dreams!
What an amazing event run by @bedfordheightsuk for International Women's Day!
With keynote speakers such as Baroness Christine Blower and our very own CEO Sharon DeLeonardis, it was a pleasure to be involved!
Happy International Woman's Day! 👭
#spectacularts #spectaculartsbedford #spectaculartsfoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #ccc #challengeclassculture #bedford #bedfordshire #inclusive #SaveOurNHS #handsfacespace
Wonderful event! And wonderful to meet people in a room rather than on screen! Inspiring speakers & an amazing group of women. I felt very lucky to be there.
We’re delighted to announce that the River Festival will be back on 23 and 24 July 2022, which will see the return of lots of the Festival’s old favourites and some new celebrations in the town centre.
For the first time in the River Festival’s history, Bedford High Street will be closed for the whole weekend to bring the fun and celebrations into the town centre.
Find out more about the River Festival and how you can get involved at www.bedford.gov.uk/news/Latest-News/2022-03-02-bedford-river-festival-is-back/
⚠️ PLEASE READ in FULL #SupportUkraine 💙💛
In the light of recent events in Ukraine 🇺🇦 we have decided to initiate #PizzaForACause action to support people of Ukraine. From tomorrow - Monday 28.02 until Friday 04.03 inclusive - ALL TAKINGS will be donated to support refugees from Ukraine.
We all, our business, all staff and customers condemn any form of aggression against other human beings and what is happening in Ukraine. We are all same! We all deserve freedom and independence!
Each day we hear so many sad 💔 news from Ukraine 🇺🇦 THEY NEED US and OUR SUPPORT
Please join the action, we count on you all and on huge response!!! We aim to cater for as many of you as possible during this period. We all can help! We cannot be there to support them but at least we can support them financially, join us for pizza which you love, spend 💸 with us and EACH PENNY from your bill will go to people in need.
We aim to raise thousands and we need you. No money will stay in our business, all takings IN FULL will be donated- all costs are on our side🙏🏼.
WE ASK everyone!!! To share this post, stories everywhere you can. Let’s gather as many people as we can - We want people queuing for pizza for the cause - we need you - Ukraine need you. #SayNOtoWar
Join the action, whoever you are, shout-out about it let everyone know and ask them to join us!!!
Each day during the next week we will keep reminding you about the situation in #Ukraine and will ask for your support. Our business and our beloved staff will work hard and do their best for this cause. #PeaceAndLove
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Bart&Monika & all Naughty Pizza staff ❤️🔥
Just a sneak peak into what our 2022 is shaping into 👀 with lots of hard work happening behind the scenes ...
Want to be involved?
We're currently on the look out for any stall holders, sponsors and volunteers for all our events! If you are interested pop us an email on info@spectacularts.co.uk
Get involved in your community today!
#spectacularts #spectaculartsbedford #spectaculartsfoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #ccc #challengeclassculture #bedford #bedfordshire #inclusive #SaveOurNHS #handsfacespace
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Have you checked out this article on the Bedford Clanger?
'Invisible Folk' Production are creating a digital walking tour of our Bedford High Street area! To find out more on how you can get involved click the link below 😃
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/thebedfordclanger/2022/share-your-memories-of-bedford-high-street-fo...
Preparation is WELL under way for all our amazing events happening in 2022 with hard work happening everyday behind the scenes!
Here's a few photos from the Expo Barbering meeting a couple of weeks ago!
Bedford felt a great loss with the passing of Fabio Moliterno, a much loved son, brother, friend and legendary barber of Bedford.
The Moliterno family and his Barbering family, have come together to create an annual barbering expo in memory of Fabio.
Escobarber Expo 2022 will be held at the Harper Suite on the 6th June 2022 and will be a celebration of Fabio’s life.
Through this community event we hope to raise awareness on mental heath issues, raise sponsorship and donations to fund vital mental heath resources, and widen the community support network for those who may be suffering.
We invite you all to come, learn about Barbering which Fabio loved, hear guest speakers, share love and memories and show support for those who suffer from mental health issues.
Our CEO Sharon DeLeonardis, is joining an amazing panel for International Women’s Day on Tuesday 8th March.
The event, run by Bedford Heights, is "open to all women across the county and beyond including sixth form and college students."
Will you be attending?
Tickets available via the QR code or here at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-womens-day-brunch-with-keynote-speaker-baroness-blower-ticke...
What an inspiring event run by Bedford Creative Arts funny, insightful and was great too see the audience interactions with the younger generation!
The young reporters took to the streets interviewing locals and then reported their versions of the news! What an amazing experience to be a part of.
Head over to Bedford Creative Arts on any of their social media pages to check out more and watch the full show!
What an inspiring event run by Bedford Creative Arts] funny, insightful and was great too see the audience interactions with the younger generation!
The young reporters took to the streets interviewing locals and then reported their versions of the news! What an amazing experience to be a part of.
Head over to Bedford Creative Arts] to check out more and watch the full show!
#spectacularts #spectaculartsbedford #spectaculartsfoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #ccc #challengeclassculture #bedford #bedfordshire #inclusive #SaveOurNHS #handsfacespace
Just a sneak peak into what our 2022 is shaping into 👀 with lots of hard work happening behind the scenes ...
Want to be involved?
We're currently on the look out for any stall holders, sponsors and volunteers for all our events! If you are interested pop us an email on info@spectacularts.co.uk
Get involved in your community today!
exciting times ahead!
New year brings a new set of events for 2022! We're proud to present the Bedford Barber Expo an event to bring the barbering community together to create a stronger network for each other.
From live music to demo haircuts to apprenticeship opportunities this is an event NOT to be missed!
In memory of Fabio Moliterno, this event is an opportunity to promote a stronger mental health support network for our community.
Spending today looking through the archives, what amazing memories from these events! We have some exciting things planned for this year 👀
Starting with the Italian festival ...
SpectaculArts together with the Italian community are looking forward to bringing people together at the Italian festival on Sunday 3rd July 2022. Bedford Borough have funded this event and will continuing to support the Bedford community with events.
We are looking for stall holders and sponsors to support this event, if you are interested please email us at info@spectacularts.co.Uk
Do you have an Italian classic car that you would like to display at our event?
Are you an Italian performer that would like to showcase your talent at this event?
We are also looking for young people from the Italian community to join our committee to help shape this event or as volunteers on the day. This will help the next generation to learn how to create these types of events and putting back in Bedford’s diverse community.
Please share, promote and let us know in the comments below what you would like to see at a this festival?
Spending today looking through the archives, what amazing memories from these events! We have some exciting things planned for this year 👀
Starting with the Italian festival ...
SpectaculArts together with the Italian community are looking forward to bringing people together at the Italian festival on Sunday 3rd July 2022. Bedford Borough have funded this event and will continuing to support the Bedford community with events.
We are looking for stall holders and sponsors to support this event, if you are interested please email us at info@spectacularts.co.Uk
Do you have an Italian classic car that you would like to display at our event?
Are you an Italian performer that would like to showcase your talent at this event?
We are also looking for young people from the Italian community to join our committee to help shape this event or as volunteers on the day. This will help the next generation to learn how to create these types of events and putting back in Bedford’s diverse community.
Please share, promote and let us know in the comments below what you would like to see at a this festival?
#Spectacularts #SpectaculartsBedford #SpectaculartsFoundation #BLM #BlackLivesMatterUK #CCC #ChallengeClassCulture #Bedford #bedfordshire #Inclusive #SaveourNHS #HandsFaceSpace
SpectaculArts together with the Italian community are looking forward to bringing people together at the Italian festival on Sunday 3rd July 2022. Bedford Borough have funded this event and will continuing to support the Bedford community with events.
We are looking for stall holders and sponsors to support this event, if you are interested please email us at info@spectacularts.co.Uk
Do you have an Italian classic car that you would like to display at our event?
Are you an Italian performer that would like to showcase your talent at this event?
We are also looking for young people from the Italian community to join our committee to help shape this event or as volunteers on the day. This will help the next generation to learn how to create these types of events and putting back in Bedford’s diverse community.
Please share, promote and let us know in the comments below what you would like to see at a this festival?
#spectacularts #community #Bedford #Bedfordtownprorityfunds
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We are excited with the opportunity for SpectaculArts working with Bedford Academy that showcases Bedford’s diversity. Working together in 2022 to create exciting art projects in all forms, which embrace unity in Bedford’s community for a shared goal of Equality.
The map in these pictures which is in the inspirational Bedford Academy school reception, pin points all of the countries that are represented within the school, truly embracing a multi cultural setting.
Omicron: Booster jabs accelerated to combat variant - BBC News
Omicron: Booster jabs accelerated to combat variant - BBC News
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All adults over 18 are to be given boosters, with the gap between doses reduced to three months.
RIP Basil 🕊
Thankyou for all the support you gave Spectacularts through the years and the love you put into everything you did for the community. You have created a legacy which will carry on for years to come, you will be greatly missed.
Sending prayers to Basil's family and friends.
- Spectacularts team
Sorry to hear this sad news, thoughts and prayers with all those closest to him.
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11th November, the rememberance of those who died in the First World War.
To all those that joined this war and so many that were not acknowledged, we remember you all, our Eyes See You🙏🏾❤️
Over 2 million black and Asian soldiers took part in WW1, but were not really allowed in the victory parades. There were major protests in many countries in 1919, unfortunately this information is not in taught in schools and isn’t general knowledge. Thank you to Tre Ventour for sharing this story at the Black history exhibition at Bedford College
Let us also remember that many of these 2 million were not given the option to join this war but were forced to join and many were deported after the war and not by choice.
Contribution by @treventour - Whilst it is important to recognise their contributions during the war, we must also remember many were press-ganged into service. There was also opposition to Caribbean conscription in WW2. And we must also see how badly they were treated when they came home in 1919 where the state wanted them deported. It is not useful to recognise the contributions of Black people into the military (a white supremacist institution) without also recognising the society they came back to that treated Black lives with as much contempt as they do now. Those deportations vis-a-vis today's Windrush Scandal.
Great post