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A stunning new mural which celebrates Birmingham's fight against covid-19 has been painted for charity

Stunning new charity mural unveiled in Brum depicting the battle against COVID-19

Rangzeb HussainMay 29, 2020June 4, 202001 mins

A dramatic new mural depicting Birmingham keyworkers battling against COVID-19 against the backdrop of the city’s skyline has been painted for charity in Digbeth. Birmingham-based street artist Josh Billingham (aka Gent48) painted the gigantic mural over the past few days and the final touches will be applied on Friday as the mural is unveiled to…

Birmingham blue plaque unveiled to commemorate civil rights activist Ida B. Wells

Staff ReporterFebruary 14, 2019February 20, 201901 mins

A memorial plaque has been unveiled at an Edgbaston community centre in Birmingham to commemorate a heroic civil rights activist who opposed lynching of black people. Seen as one of the most important activists in US history, Ida B. Wells was born in 1862 and became a civil rights campaigner, fighting against racism, sexism and violence.