Black Voices in Conversation: Footballer to equal rights campaigner and a MBE
Black Voices in Conversation is a new series of interviews by ITV News to mark Black History month.
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People take part in capoeira session for Black History Month
The art form capoeira began as a life line to many and was created by enslaved Africans in Brazil in the 16th century.
Meet the two basketball players celebrating their roles in the Newcastle Eagles
Orieoma Chukwu-Etu is a pharmacy student who also plays for the Newcastle Eagles - and Themba Yabantu is making a name for himself in the Men's first team.