October is Black History Month in the UK 馃 馃枻
Black history is woven into the identity of the UK. The theme this year is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride', focusing on the power of individuals in history who exercised courage, vision, and agency.
You can learn more about Black History in the UK here: https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/
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Wilston Samuel Jackson (1927-2018) was born in Jamaica, and moved to London in 1952. Ten years later, he was the first Black train driver in Britain. Based at King鈥檚 Cross and St Pancras until 1967, he drove both the Mallard and Flying Scotsman steam locomotives, as well as diesel trains.
For today's joy during #BlackHistoryMonth , let us remember Sister Rosetta Tharpe!
One of the first to meld gospel, jazz, and blues into what we now call "rock and roll", she was an incredible talent - a brilliant guitarist with a voice so powerful she didn't need a microphone. She also inspired contemporary and future rock musicians across the world, from Little Richard to Eric Clapton.
Her charisma and joy are absolutely infectious - check out "Didn't It Rain?" 馃憞
