Abolitionists and activists
Slavery abolitionists and political activists who have had a connection to East Yorkshire.
Arts and entertainment
Artists and entertainers who have performed in, or had some connection to, East Yorkshire.
Clergy and religion
Members of the clergy or religious people with a connection to Hull and East Yorkshire.
Education
Biographies of former students of African descent who have studied at the University of Hull.
Family histories
Hull and East Yorkshire families of African descent and their various connections to the area.
Judicial
People of African descent and their experiences of the criminal justice system in the area.
Maritime
People brought to Hull by the city's historic maritime industry, including sailors and seamen.
Occupations
People of African descent brought to the East Yorkshire region through their occupations.
Servicemembers
Black and African people who served in the armed forces in the First and Second World Wars.
Sports
Boxers, footballers, rugby players and others who have played in the East Yorkshire area.
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