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Joseph Antonio Emidy (1775 – 23 April 1835) was a Guinean-born British musician who was enslaved by Portuguese traders in his early life. He was later freed and resided in Portugal before being impressed into the Royal Navy. He was eventually discharged near Cornwall and later became a notable and celebrated violinist and composer in the region, passing away in 1835. Joseph is buried in Kenwyn churchyard. You can read more about his fascinating story here.
A wealth of information about the Black British experience. This year's theme for Black History Month is “Reclaiming Narratives,” and marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. Click on the image above to go to the website. Opens in a new window.
Racism is more than name-calling, it is all around us. From microaggressions to violent hate crimes, incidents of racial prejudice and ethnic discrimination are never far from headlines. |
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