Black History Month
The personal memories, observations & stories of Black people from the community that have helped to shape and build the future of Gloucester.
Stories
Carol became a JP in 1989. In 2000 she became the first Black councillor on Gloucester City Council. In 2001 Carol was became the Sheriff of Gloucester & Deputy Mayor Click to listen to interview..
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Carlton Green came to England in 1957 from Jamaica. He is very much involved in the community, but is perhaps best known for his poetry
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In 1973 Kayla became the first black person to be employed by the Civil Service in Gloucester.
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Bernard became the first Black Justice of the peace in Gloucester in 1978
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In 1988 Evadney became the first Black Femail presenter on BBC Radio Gloucestershire. In 1994 she was awarded the MBE for services to the Black Community in Gloucestershire.
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In 1967 Ropert was the first black pupil in Gloucester to attend a Blue Coat School
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Peter became the first Black City Councillor for the Liberal Democratic Party in 1995. He was also the first Black parliamentary candidate for Gloucester in 1997. Click to listen to interview..
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Kulture provides a valuable service to the community by teaching Black culture arts & Crafts in Schools & at community events.
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Errol Johnson is the Managing Director of Stantek Electronics. A local business which he started in 1988
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Ken Mitchell became Gloucester’s first black City Councillor in 2003. Click to Listen to interview..
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Instrumental in the publishing of “The untold stories” series of books. These books give accounts of the Black, Chinese & Asian communities in Gloucestershire
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George Whitter became one of the first Black shop owners in Gloucester when his shop opened in 1964.
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David Lawrence was the first Black cricketer born in England to play for the national side. He made his debut against Sri Lanka in 1988.
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Please Note:- On this page the interviewees share their own personal thoughts and opinions about the experiences of the Black Community in Gloucester.
