John Edmonstone: The Unseen Mentor Who Shaped Scientific Thought
He is the only actor of African-American descent among the 33 actors of the English stage honored with…
For whom the bells toll
However far fewer of us know about the contribution made by military and civilian personnel from other parts…
Greater Manchester Police at 40
How important is it to have a diverse work force at Greater Manchester Police? Very important, we are…
African Caribbean sperm and egg donors wanted today
Manchester Fertility, one of the UK’s leading donor sperm banks and treatment centres using donor eggs, is currently…
African London
Africans were brought to London in the late 16th century because of Britain’s role in the slave trade….
Young Caribbean migrants & growing up in the UK
There were sizable Black communities in Cardiff, Liverpool and South Shields but it is likely that for most…
METROPOLITAN BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION (MetBPA) 21st ANNIVERSARY
With 40% of London being from diverse communities and rising, and only 11% of police officers reflecting that,…
Facing the taboo of race discrimination in higher education
Over the past two years we have seen a significant increase in work related to gender equality. Over…
What Is Adoption And Who Can Apply?
Adoption is where a child legally becomes a member of a new family and has one or two…
WATCH: The Bob Marley Story (2001) by Jeremy Marre
Marley was a symbol of human rights that, through his music, decried the injustices of all people and…
WATCH: Days in History : February 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela Released from Prison
Leading anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela has been freed from prison in South Africa after 27 years. His release…
WATCH: Dame Cleo Laine
Cleo Laine was born Clementina Dinah Campbell in Southall, Middlesex, to Alexander Campbell, a black Jamaican father, and…
Message in support of Black History Month, Nick Clegg MP for Sheffield Hallam
Black History Month honours the legacy of heroes like Mandela: ensuring that people, across our country, are aware…
WATCH: The Holy & Horny national Farewell Tour
“Powerful play. The most powerful well acted thought provoking play ever. Sheer genius!” Audience member Following an incredible…
Open call for 100 volunteers
Our radical, dynamic partnership project, No Colour Bar: Black British Art in Action 1960-1990 launched in July and…
Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley
Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He…
Paul Yaw Boateng
Boateng was born in Hackney, London of mixed Ghanaian and Scottish heritage; his family later moved to Ghana…
The First Black Parliamentarians in our Times
They all were Labour M.P.s and their names were Dianne Abbott, Paul Boateng, Bernie Grant, and Keith Vaz….
The Self Help Movement
The movement came about as a result of two distinct yet converging impulses. The first was the desire…
Scotland and Slavery
Scots proudly played their part in the abolition of the trade. But for a time we misted over…
