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Exploring Liverpool’s Black experience

This online feature from National Museums Liverpool shares stories, memories and objects from Liverpool’s Black communities, that were collected as part of the Sankofa project.

The project connected stories from people and community groups, and those within museum collections, to form a rich picture of Liverpool’s Black experience.

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Sonia Bassey looking off camera during the Mandela Family visit to Liverpool in 2023.

16/09/2024

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Mandela8 Chair to receive an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University
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06/08/2024

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A statement on the acts of violence in Liverpool from Mandela8
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An image of Nelson Mandela Smiling. Text reads "Mandela8 Celebrating Communities. Mandela Week 15th to 22nd July 2024. Mandela Day Thursday 18th July 2024.

04/07/2024

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Liverpool Encouraged To Take Part In ‘Acts Of Kindness’ To Celebrate Mandela Day This July
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A man standing in front of artwork being sold at a market stall.

15/03/2024

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A new mural of a community champion and photographer has appeared in Liverpool
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Kevin Stuart (left) posing with Trent Alexander-Arnold at an indoor event.

18/01/2024

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Merseyside businesses announce support of youth restorative justice programme
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(Left to Right) Mandela8 Ambassador, Stephen Nze; Nelson Mandela's daughter, Dr Makaziwe Mandela; Mandela8 Chair, Sonia Bassey MBE; and new Mandela8 Trustee, David Brown.

13/11/2023

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Mandela8 Announce Newest Trustee Following Completion Of Memorial In Liverpool
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12/07/2023

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Mandela8 Statement
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02/07/2023

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Nelson Mandela Memorial FAQ
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The front of the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool with a blur motion effect.

25/06/2023

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An Audience with The Mandela Family at Everyman Liverpool
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03/06/2023

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Nelson Mandela Memorial to be unveiled in Liverpool this July
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St George's Hall lit up yellow for Mandela Day.

27/06/2022

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Tickets and Event Info for Mandela Week 2022
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24/06/2022

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Mandela Family to Return to Liverpool
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A work-in-progress mural on the side of a building.

16/04/2022

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New mural inspired by Nelson Mandela nears completion in Liverpool 8
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11/04/2022

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Two Liverpool community leaders to become Patrons of Mandela8
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17/03/2022

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Liverpool Against Racism: The Active Ingredients of Liverpool
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07/11/2021

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Collective of Black Organisations and Allies in Support of Mayor Joanne Anderson
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Wade Holligan poses with students from Pleasant Street Primary School. They hold up books from the collection in front of them.

01/10/2021

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Mandela8 launches book scheme to celebrate Black History Month
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St George's Hall lit up yellow for Mandela Day.

08/07/2021

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Region’s Residents And Businesses Urged To Carry Out ‘Acts Of Kindness’ For Mandela Day
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05/06/2021

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Mandela8 & Inclusive Companies present ‘My 67 Minutes’ Webinar
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A copy of the book 'Long Walk to Freedom' in Princes Park

16/03/2021

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My 67 Minutes 2021 Programme Launches with National Probation Service
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09/03/2021

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‘Liverpool 8 Against Apartheid’ exhibition launches
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21/10/2020

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OPPORTUNITY: Young Media Group Project Manager
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01/10/2020

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LFC and England international, Trent Alexander-Arnold becomes Patron of Mandela8
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05/09/2020

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Mandela Week 2020 reaches new audiences despite lockdown
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05/09/2020

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Crowdfunder Success For COVID-19 Community Support
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06/08/2020

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Mandela8’s Chair Nominated For Lifetime Achiever Award
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14/07/2020

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First elected African-Caribbean female Government Minister becomes Mandela8 Patron
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13/07/2020

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A Message from Dr Maki Mandela for Mandela Week 2020
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10/06/2020

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Mandela8 announce new Patron – Kim Johnson MP
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06/05/2020

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Crowdfunder Launched To Provide Emergency Support To The City’s Vulnerable
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20/04/2020

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Opportunity: Community Heritage Project Manager
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27/03/2020

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POSTPONED: Mandela Week and the Mandela family visit
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09/03/2020

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Mandela Memorial Plans backed by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
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07/02/2020

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Mandela8 announce new Trustee – Emma Carey
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06/12/2019

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Mandela8 Roots and Wings Young Leaders Programme
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03/12/2019

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Mandela8 win big at Liverpool City Region Awards
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15/10/2019

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Mandela Day a huge success across Merseyside
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15/02/2019

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Photographs from Mandela Family visit – Feb 2019
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19/11/2024

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Liverpool Football Club’s first Black player honoured with spectacular mural in his local community
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