Today Rangers play Tottenham Hotspur in a friendly. The winner will be awarded the Walter Tull Memorial Trophy. Mr. Tull signed for both clubs at different times, and is remembered for being both the first black player at both clubs, but also the first black officer in the regular British Army. He was killed in fighting during the German spring offensive in 1918.

hey, just so everyone's aware, there's a petition to give Walter Tull the Military Cross that he's owed and to erect a statue of him in London in order to honour him, which you can sign here

2022/23 PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY (WALTER TULL MEMORIAL CUP)

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Roland Kirk's Flute Odyssey: A Review of "I Talk with the Spirits"

Introduction: Roland Kirk’s 1965 album “I Talk with the Spirits” stands as a unique and mesmerizing entry in the jazz world. Departing from his usual array of instruments, Kirk focuses solely on flutes for this recording, showcasing his mastery of the instrument and his innovative approach to music. Recorded in September 1964 and released in March 1965 on the Limelight label, this album offers a…

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at the end of the day sergio reguilon has won a major title in the last few years and what does spurs have ?

As the name suggests, the World Wars involved the world. People from all over served, and this includes people from African and Carribbean countries, yet I feel they are not so well-remembered in media and the history books for their heroics and sacrifices. Here are a few icons among many below.

Eugene Bullard

Eugene Jacques Bullard (1895-1961) was one of the first black American pilots and served in the French air force’s Lafayette Flying Corps, an all-American volunteer outfit, in World War 1. Meanwhile, in World War 2, Eugene Bullard served as a spy for France, where he also proved highly successful against the Nazi regime. Bullard was fluent in English, German and French, as well as a boxer and self-taught Jazz musician.

Eugene Bullard was awarded fifteen French war medals: Knight of the Légion d’honneur, Médaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre, Volunteer’s Cross (Croix du combattant volontaire), Wounded Insignia, World War I Commemorative Medal, World War I Victory Medal, Freedom Medal, and the World War II Commemorative Medal.

Walter Tull

Lieutenant Walter Tull (1888 - 1918) was the first British-born black army officer and the first black officer to lead white British troops into battle. He fought on the Somme in 1916 and became the first black combat officer in the British army in spite of a military rule officially excluding "any negro or person of colour” from that position. Before the War, he was a pioneering black football player and the first black outfield player to feature in the English top flight, with two seasons at Tottenham Hotspur.

Sadly, Walter Tull was killed in 1918, during the early German spring offensive, and was never awarded the military cross that he was recommended for.

Johnny Smythe

Born in Sierra Leone, Johnny Smythe (1915 - 1996) successfully made it into RAF aircrew during the Second World War. Smythe trained as a navigator, having a great talent for mathematics. He successfully navigated 26 bombing missions over Germany, although was unfortunately shot down on his 27th mission and captured. Smythe would spent the last two years of the war in Stalag Luft I, an infamous Lufftwaffe-run POW camp, until he was liberated by the Russians in 1945.

In 1948, Johnny Smythe served as the senior officer aboard the Windrush. After pursuing a career in law and working as the Queen's Counsel for Sierra Leone for a number of years, in 1961 he was appointed Solicitor General of the newly independent Republic of Sierra Leone. In 1978, he awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his outstanding service.

Ulric Cross

Ulric Cross (1917 - 2013) was Trinidadian and one of the most decorated Caribbean airmen in WWII. Joining the RAF at 24, he trained as a navigator and joined 139 Squadron, gaining the nickname ‘The Black Hornet’. Cross was an expert in precision bombing and later joined the ranks of the elite Pathfinder Force, flying high-risk missions into enemy territory as low as 50 feet as opposed to 25,000 like most pilots. While Cross was offered the option to rest after completing 50 missions, he instead volunteered for another 30 missions over enemy territory. At the end of the War, Cross had flown a total of 80 missions.

For his undeniable commitment, hard work and skill, Cross was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Distinguished Service Order.

imagine a version of 'human nature' and 'the family of blood' where the doctor AND martha get chameleon arced. the doctor becomes human and martha loses her memories. if perhaps instead of a maid she was a governess i don't think the family would care/track them down because of this rarity they wouldnt exactly go after walter tull or maybe she waa the matron or matron's 'assistant' or something. and instead of the tardis video instructions, she got dreams instead of him telling her time is drawing closer...open the watch...they're in danger. what if we find out it wasn't supposed to happen that way and only the doctor was meant to change and it went wrong and affected martha too, she gets his memories meshed in which is how she gets the dreams trying to get her to remember -

Audi cup, Walter Tull memorial trophy, now this thing, it’s like we’re addicted to silverware!

it's like french football doesnt even know that spurs won the prestigious walter tull memorial cup

US Vogue October 15, 1952

Short, bona fide ball dress by Jacques Griffe Fall/Winter 1952-53-length, ten inches from the floor. Pink tulle top; black tulle skirt tucked all over in a parquet design.

Robe de bal courte et authentique par Jacques Griffe automne/hiver 1952-53-longueur, dix pouces du sol. Haut en tulle rose; jupe en tulle noir entièrement rentrée dans un motif parquet.

Model/Modèle Fiona Campbell-Walter

Photo Frances McLaughlin

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We won the prestigious Walter Tull Memorial Cup not even six months ago I think you’ll find

Rules Free Radio Sept 13

Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm  EST Rules Free Radio With Steve  Caplan bombshellradio.com On the next Rules Free Radio with Steve Caplan, we'll start with a brief musical tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth. Then we'll hear new and recent music from The Orchids, Stereolab, Aofie O’Donovan, Pale Blue Eyes, The Lounge Society, Yungblud, The Downhauls, Al Harlow, Laufey, Andrew Bird, and The Jazz Butcher. There will be a lot of classics and some real “back of the rack” stuff from The Monkees, Patti Smith, The Who, The Bluebells, Robert Palmer, Charles Lloyd, Mel Torme, Rassan Roland Kirk, and a bunch more. We’ll end with a little birthday tribute to a legendary musician who is still with us and recently turned 92, the great Sonny Rollins! So it's another diverse, well-rounded diet starting at 2 on Tuesday afternoon on Bombshellradio.com! The Kinks - The Village Green Preservation Society The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset Kirsty MacColl - Days The Shivas - My Baby Don't The Doughboys - The Atomic Wavelength Transference Device Biff Bang Pow! - Miss California Toothpaste 1972 Animals That Swim - The Moon and The Mothership The Monkees - Love Is Only Sleeping The Orchids - Didn't We Love You The Bluebells - Cath Grace Pool - Stay The Pogues - Tuesday Morning Stereolab - Robot Riot Aoife O'Dononvan - Passengers (Feat. Madison Cunningham) Pale Blue Eyes - Under Northern Sky Patti Smith - So You Want To Be (A Rock 'N' Roll Star) The Lounge Society - Upheaval Yungblud - Sex Not Violence Robert Palmer - Johnny & Mary Al Harlow - Let It Go The Who - Substitute The Downhauls - Convenient Friend Joan Jett & The Blackhearts- AC/DC The Young Hasselhoffs - Quiet Andrew Bird - Underlands Everything But The Girl - I Must Confess Laufey - Falling Behind Dave's True Story - Crazy Eyes Bebel Gilberto - Lonely Mel Torme - Right Now Charles Lloyd - Sombrero Sam Los Zafiros - Bossa Cubana Bernard "Pretty" Purdy - Soul Bossa Nova The Jazz Butcher - Melanie Hargreaves Father's Jaguar Ray Bryant Trio - Well You Needn't The Colorblind James Experience - Solid! Behind The Times Little Walter - Boom, Boom Out Goes the Lights Rahsan Roland Kirk - One Ton Jethro Tull - My Sunday Feeling Sonny Rollins - Way Out West Sonny Rollins - Without A Song Milestone Jazzstars - In a Sentimental Mood Sonny Rollins - St. Thomas Read the full article

Black History Month: Trajectory of the history!

October marks Black History Month, the annual commemoration of the history, achievements and contributions of black people in the UK. For the whole month until October 31, events celebrating African and Caribbean cultures and histories will take place around the UK. Events include an exhibition in the Bank of England, which explores the Bank's historical links with slavery. While the UK celebrates Black History month in October, in the US where commemorations originated it takes place throughout February. So, here is everything that needs to be known about Black History Month. Why is Black History Month necessary? People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. However, campaigners believe their value and contribution to society are often overlooked, ignored and distorted. More recently, greater attention has been paid to the importance of the Windrush generation and the Black Lives Matter movement, especially since the death of George Floyd in May 2020. How Did it Originate? Carter G. Woodson Known as the "Father of Black History", Carter G Woodson was born in Virginia in 1875 and was the son of former slaves. Carter G Woodson worked tirelessly throughout his life to promote black history in schools, leaving an indelible legacy. The event got momentum in 1970, and since 1976 every US President officially designated February as Black History Month in the US. February was chosen in the US because it coincides with the births of former President Abraham Lincoln and Fedrick Douglass- who escaped slavery and became a key social activists. Both men played a significant role in helping to end slavery. How is Black History Month Celebrated? Celebration for the Black History Month The event is intended to recognise the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage. It's also an opportunity for people to learn more about the effects of racism and how to challenge negative stereotypes. Black History Month is also celebrated in the community in places such as museums, care homes and workplaces. A broad range of topics is covered, from Britain's colonial past to migration and music. Government funding is available to local organisations to help mark Black History Month in their area. Some of the UK's leading organisations include The Windrush Foundation, National Archives, and 100 Great Black Britons. When was it first Recognised? Black History Month It was first recognised in 1975. When Black History Month first started in the UK, there was a big focus on black American history. Over the time there has been more attention on black British history and key black figures from the UK, such as: - Walter Tull, the first black officer to command white troops in the British Army and one of English football's first black players. - Malorie Blackman, a bestselling author and the first black Children's Laureate. - Olive Morris, a social activist who co-founded groups such as the Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent and the Brixton Black Women's Group - Dr Shirley Thompson, the first woman in Europe to conduct and compose a symphony within the last 40 years. - Lewis Hamilton, one of the most high profile competitors in Formula One and the only black driver. Quotations "My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together". Desmond Tutu "History has Shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own". Michelle Obama "We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society". Angela Davis Black History Month Read the full article

Walter Tull, Barbados – Caribbean Man of Influence http://dlvr.it/SScPP7

Lieutenant Walter Tull (April 28, 1888 - March 25, 1918) was an English soccer player and the first Black British Army infantry officer to die on the battlefield. He was one of the earliest professional colored players. He was born in Folkestone, Kent, England the son of a carpenter, Daniel, from Barbados and his English wife, Elizabeth.

By 1897 his parents had passed away and he and his brother Edward were sent to live in an orphanage in Bethnal Green in the heart of London’s impoverished East End. He was signed to play for Tottenham Hotspur, a first-division professional soccer team. He made twenty appearances for the side before the racist chants from both the opposing and supporting fans drove the managers of the Tottenham Hotspur side to offer him to the Northampton Town soccer team. For Northampton, he made one hundred and eleven appearances until the outbreak of the WWI.

In December 1914 he enlisted in the 17th Battalion of the Middlesex regiment. He had agreed to return to soccer at the end of the war and play for Glasgow Rangers. He rose from private to sergeant. In November 1916 he took part in the Battle of Ancre, the last futile Allied effort of the 1st Battle of the Somme. In May 1917 he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Middlesex Regiment. He took part in the Battle of Messines in June 1917 on the Western Front, a prelude to the 3rd Battle of Ypres in which he took a front-line role. His division was transferred along with five other divisions to the Italian Front in December 1917 where, at the Battle of the River Piave in northern Italy, he was mentioned in dispatches and recommended for the Military Cross for a successful raid into enemy territory. The award was never given to him. He and his men were transferred back to the Western Front for the German Spring Offensive of 1918. He fought at the 2nd Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Bapaume. He was killed in action.

On July 11, 1999, Northampton Town F.C. unveiled a memorial to him. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

The Price of Being Human

Note on the text: I used Stephen King’s The Gunslinger: The Dark Tower I as published in 2016 by Scribner

“It ends this way he thought. Again and again it ends this way. There are quests and roads that lead ever onward and all of them end in the same place- upon the killing ground” (130).

Human nature never changes. Despite all the progress we have made (technologically, philosophically, scientifically, politically, economically, morally etc) we remain, at our core, as we always were. Despite how much we constantly push ourselves to better, we always find a way to destroy ourselves. Our propensity towards violence and self destruction will never go away. Destruction and violence is it seems, at least at times, the price we have to pay for progress.

“The Man in Black” as he is mostly known, while he is definitely a villain, is still human on some level, and knows about the frailty of human nature. The small campfires that the hero Roland sees while pursuing the man, also known as Walter O’Dim, are “small signs. . . affirming the man in black’s possible humanity” (5). Not only is he human on some level, but it’s obvious throughout the novel that he knows how to exploit human weakness. No where is this more obvious than when Walter visits the town of Tull.

Now Tull is a small, relatively stable town inland this post apocalyptic wasteland where people have managed to live together in peace and harmony. But when Walter gets there he starts trouble by resurrecting a dead man, local drug user, and implanting in that man’s mind truths about death that he knows will drive people insane if they learn about it. Now people have been fearing death for a long time, and have been trying to learn more about it for just as long. Think of how many stories, religions, myths, political policies etc have been built around our fear of death. Walter knows that despite how dangerous such knowledge is that people won’t be able to resist it. Just look at the letter he leaves behind to Allie, a local bartender:

you want to know about death. I left in him a word. That word is nineteen. If you say it to him, his mind will be opened. He will tell you what he saw. The word is NINETEEN. Knowing will drive you mad. But sooner or later you will ask. You won’t be able to help yourself” (41).

Despite her better judgment, she eventually caves and while we don’t know what the man told her, we know that it made her and the whole town insane. They all turn into violent psychopaths that Roland is eventually forced to kill. All because Walter knew that in their attempt to learn more about death, they would encounter knowledge that they wouldn’t be able to handle and that would push them towards the violent and self destructive paths that it always does.

Our constant striving to become is both our greatest strength and our greatest weakness because while it does make us better than we were before, it also seems to give us a greater ability to exploit each other in various ways. So while increasing industrial output made us richer as a whole, it also gave us the ability to exploit each other on a scale hitherto unknown, and while advances in chemistry might have helped us to make better medicine, it also gave us mustard gas. So while progress is good, it seems to always come with some unintended negative consequences. It does seem sometimes like the inevitable price for any kind of progress is a kind of destruction. It certainly seems like as a species we don’t really know how to deal with continuous, uninterrupted success