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Man, 102, went from camel farmer to travelling the world
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Mohammed Elmi has had many adventures before settling in Liverpool
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New play made in Liverpool shows how 1970s injustice is still a problem today
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Two Scousers have revived a production focussed on prejudice and abuse of power
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Charity 'more determined than ever' after yobs trash memorial
Princes Park
The memorial was unveiled in Princes Park this summer to promote and celebrate peace
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Prestigious Award given to former head of Liverpool Slavery Museum
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The former head of Liverpool's international Slavery Museum received a national award for his work spanning more than 35 years.
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Halloween drum carnival will be celebration of African culture
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This year’s Halloween parade is focusing on a tradition present in many cultures
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Anti-slavery campaigner 'an inspiration for people from all communities'
Everyman Theatre
One of the greatest writers and orators of the 19th century will be commemorated by Liverpool's Everyman and Playhouse Theatre
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Liverpool youth worker becomes boxing champion
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Marcel Braithwaite is making his name in the ring while helping people in his community
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'When music hits, you feel no pain': the hidden history of Liverpool's reggae sound systems
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Young people turned a grant from the future King into a living statement of their identity
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Black History Month 2023 heroes of our city's past, present and future
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Black people who inspire all communities from the past, the present and in future in being active in their community offering positivity within Liverpool
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Opinion: Why we have Black History Month and the benefits its brings
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Black History Month is beneficial for many reasons in the opinion of the Echo’s community reporter Patrick Graham
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Live updates as Liverpool celebrates Black History Month
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Stories of tragedy, triumph, invention, and success, as Liverpool celebrates black contributions to local, British and World history
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City's week-long commemoration galvanises 'invisible' community for the future
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Slavery Remembrance Day inspires city to continue with fight against racism and inequality in society
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'This is not just a day, this is our whole life. This is about us - this is about our ancestors'
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Today marks Slavery Remembrance Day, where hundreds joined the city's African diaspora on a Walk of Remembrance
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26 powerful photos of Slavery Remembrance Day's Walk of Remembrance
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The ECHO joined hundreds of people on the walk filled with dancing, music, art and history
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Woman celebrating 'invisible' community's long lasting legacy on day of remembrance
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Today marks the Walk of Remembrance to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day
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First Black British Book Festival tour coming to Liverpool
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Liverpool author Dee Benson said it is "important for children to see themselves authentically represented in the books they read."
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Untold story of man who 'did so much for Liverpool'
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Pastor George Daniel Ekarte was a minister and community activist
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Monument in churchyard tells sad story of Liverpool's first known black resident
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There are a number of events this week to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day
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Liverpool reckons with legacy as 'capital of transatlantic slave trade'
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Slavery Remembrance Day will be commemorated this week so people can recognise Liverpool's ongoing slave trade legacy
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Slavery Remembrance Day 2023: Full list of events taking place in Liverpool
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National Museums Liverpool has organised a number of events to ensure the disgraceful period of history is never forgotten
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Liverpool grassroots festival BlackFest returns with music, fashion and more
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BlackFest is returning for its sixth year with events across the city
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Man's message of hope after depression and addiction left him suicidal
Mental health
Alan Crawford's life was turned around when he discovered African Caribbean spirituality
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Liverpool the 'greatest thing' to happen to woman after finding community she was 'looking for her whole life'
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Drahoslava Máchová has achieved dreams she thought wouldn't be possible in the city
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Today marks 61 years since Jamaican independence from the UK - but is the island truly independent?
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Liverpool ECHO reporter Patrick Graham reflects on what Jamaica's independence anniversary means to him
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