Overview History is not as inclusive as we need it to be. BlackPoppyRose provides a unique global narrative about the contributions made by communities regarded as minorities who contributed extensively to the foundation building of the European & American Nations.
We Remember 365 Days a year Every Month
We aim to educate and empower people of all the communities in the world with these essential narratives that are missing, starting here in the UK.
Who we are BlackPoppyRose was launched in September 2010 by Selena Carty. We became BlackPoppyRose CIC, a Social Enterprise in 2019 BlackPoppyRose was created to be a symbol that opens a conversation about the contributions made by the African/Black/West Indian/Pacific Islands communities to various wars/histories since the 16th century. A symbol that signifies pride, honour and glory, with the hope that future generations will be inspired by these largely untold historical legacies. We explore history which includes when Africa, The West Indies, North & South America, Asia, Australia & The Pacific Islands were under the occupation of European Empires and before. We spread this narrative within the entire UK and the World. Did you know Britain and France owned 2/3’s of the African continent in the late 1800’s?
Garry Stewart, Veteran carrying the West India Regiment Standard courtesy of WAWI
Our Vision Our vision is to remove the stigma and stereotypes widely spread and create a clearer picture on the facts within history that includes and has always included everyone. To empower, educate, elevate and inform those who are missing key historical narratives to build lasting relationships across all cultural communities. Assisting with the preservation and dissemination of African/Black/West Indian/Pacific Islanders histories so it is not left deep inside the archives.
British West Indies Regiment Servicemen grave found in France. We laid a BlackPoppyRose in Remembrance
To spread the BlackPoppyRose symbol to start a global conversation to support the healing and peace needed to build a safer future We remember the men, women and children in all capacities of life and service, who fought, contributed and sacrificed for a better life and a better world.
Wars we explore and more Queen Nzingha of Ndogo (Angola)1631 - 1663 Napoleonic Wars 1690 – 1803 - 1815 Maroon Wars 1690 – 1739 / 1795 Haitian Revolution 1791 - 1804 Anglo Ashanti Wars 1823 - 1900 Napoleonic Wars 1803 - 1815 Zulu War 1879 Crimean War 1853 - 1856 Italo-Abyssinian Wars 1894 - 1896 Hut Tax Wars 1898 World War I 1914 - 1918 World War II 1939 - 1945 Women at War North American India Wars Black Wars in Australia
The Berlin Conference / Scramble for Africa Abolitionists Establishment of Sierra Leone Cotton / Sugar / Rum: Economics African Holocausts & Genocides The Slave Trades Abolition of the Slave Trade Act & Apprenticeships Race Riots Pan Africanism Pan African Conferences 1900 - 1945 Marcus Garvey and Prominent Black Leaders: Their Rise and Falls Korean War 1950 - 1953 Independence Days Windrush & The Bumidon
What we do… BlackPoppyRose engages with ALL communities, ages, learning styles/types, groups and people around the world. We aim to ensure inclusion on all levels when travelling back and forth through time to uncover information that has yet to reach many audiences. Encouraging open and honest conversations. Exposure to information helps us to understand the world and ourselves a lot more.
What World War 1 REALLY looked like
Talks/Seminars We cover a wide range of historical material and can adapt the content for your specific requirements. Taking you and the audience on a journey through time, sharing information unheard or not seamed together as we have created.
Presentations Within our archives we have an assortment of images, visuals, video clips and creative a unique experience with every presentation delivered. Extremely supportive of all learning types.
Consultancy We support; educators, students, organisations with information, whilst enhancing skills and relationships, tackling unconscious bias and widening the spectrum around diversity. Courses Our courses help you to understand a historical timeline of events. What was happening in the sidelines when all our attentions were in one place. How partnerships made in the past became beneficial in the future, and so much more. Number 2 Construction Battalion, Canada, WW1
School Workshop
Children Courses/Workshops Our courses cover Key Stages 1 – 4. Providing a fun, interactive lesson to enable all learning the opportunity to positively contribute to the session. Covering Math, English, History, Geography, Social Studies and so much more.
Workshops Travel Exhibition
Our style of workshops allows all learning levels and learning types to be involved. Using a variety if items i.e. war diaries, clothing, foods, raw materials, Virtual reality and more to create an experience to remember. Allowing each student the ability to follow a timeline that is inclusive.
Exhibition We have Stand alone banners, pictures, newspaper clippings, cap badges, shoulder badges, buttons, stamps, postcards, chocolate tins, miniature toy men, cigarette cards, posters and more to create several styles of exhibitions to tell multiple stories. Leaving you wanting more.
Family Tree Military Family Searches We assist families in locating records and attempt to source more that might be available. Family Tree Military Search
We Served in WWI Cap badge Exhibition. (They served from the UK, Africa, The West Indies, USA, Canada, New Zealand All 100% Original ) Copyright BlackPoppyRose
BlackPoppyRose Wreaths Order online: www.blackpoppyrose.org Laying a BlackPoppyRose has brought many communities together in a shared remembrance. Allowing others learn what they have never heard or seen before. Feeling a sense of pride to be able to add the African/Black/West Indian/Pacific Islanders contributions has allowed more people to feel they have a place in this world alongside everyone else. Empowered to continue to be proud of their heritage and share it.
BlackPoppyRose Wreath laid in Edinburgh, Scotland
BlackPoppyRose CIC Company Logo in Black/White £4.00 Will Remember Pins Soon available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch… With Much more Dialects to follow
BlackPoppyRose Fabric 2” Small Fabric £2.50 3” Medium Fabric £4.00 BlackPoppyRose We Will Remember Lapel Pin £5.00 BlackPoppyRose Fabric & Lapel Pairs 2” Small Pair £7.50 3” Medium Pair £9.00
BlackRose of Remembrance 3”Medium Fabric £4.00 (Gold Rose Centre) Logo - £5.00 Gold Design - £5.00 Red Design - £5.00 Order online: www.blackpoppyrose.org
Our Clients To the right are a few our clients who have hired us for; Consultancy, Talks, Presentations, Workshops & Exhibitions Interested in Booking our services? https://www.blackpoppyrose.org/work-with-us/
Testimonial “The Black Poppy Rose delivered two thought provoking workshops ; Black Britain- Y.I.W.A.E – You are, I am, We are, Enough and World War I Black Contributions. Both events were attended by cross government colleagues. Feedback from the events have been phenomenal! There was so much good content that most attendees said they were not aware of. It was great to see Black stories told authentically. There is a resounding sense of pride associated to the impact and contribution Black people have made to the UK.” Thank you to Selena for all the research she does and for delivering workshops that remind us all that representation matters!!! We have more reasons to love ourselves and that isn’t a bad thing, is it?!!!!
Our Supporters Since 2010 has been receiving growing support year by year. We have had a wide variety of assistance from all over the world. All of which has allowed us to increase our profile and establish roots in many communities. Without the support BlackPoppyRose would still be an idea. To the right are a few of our supporters The many many volunteers who help distribute BlackPoppyRoses throughout the UK are our greatest strength as without them BlackPoppyRose would not have reached as far as we have.
Interested in finding our how you too can support the work we are doing? https://www.blackpoppyrose.org/contact-us/
Sponsors Opportunties Sponsor an Exhibition
Sponsor Research
There are many benefits available to sponsors. These can include:
Sponsor Marketing & Promotion
Sponsors logo and company description with links to sponsors website on the BlackPoppyRose website Promotion of company logos on events & publication printed.
Sponsor a Young Person
Sponsor our on-going work
Sponsor Resources
Features in BlackPoppyRose Quarterly Newsletters Advertisement on BlackPoppyRose YouTube Channel
Sponsor a School project
Sponsor an Event
Sponsor one of our Charities
Full social media support and branding opportunities across all BlackPoppyRose channels during the sponsorship period. More options are available
Selena Carty Cultural & Ancestral Consultant : Genealogist Founder of BlackPoppyRose African/Black/West Indian/Pacific Islanders communities have contributed consistently to civilizations & empires, even in the face of adversity and despite mankind’s abhorrent treatment and atrocities. Throughout history, many generations have been displaced; our memories, our pain, our losses are universal. We have travelled the world finding information, ex servicemen, families, archives, graves, headstones, monuments and more. This has allowed BlackPoppyRose to cover a wider conversation around the importance of telling a truthful history. “Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.” The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/selenacarty
Get in Touch BlackPoppyRose relies entirely on booking our Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions, Courses and Workshops.
Links Facebook@BlackPoppyRose Instagram@BlackPoppyRose
As well as the sale of our merchandise, community support, investments, donations and sponsorships from individuals, businesses, corporate organisations, fundraisers and foundations
Twitter@BlackPoppyRose YouTube@BlackPoppyRose LinkedIn@BlackPoppyRose
To find out how to book our services and support the work we do contact:
info@blackpoppyrose.org
www.blackpoppyrose.org