PAST Thematic Overview: Modern Black History
The National Archives collection spans 1,000 years. Throughout this period, there has been a Black presence in Britain,…
2024 Bocas Swanzy Award honours Arif Ali, founder of Hansib Publications
Honouring his role in preserving generations of Caribbean culture, thought, and art in print, the Guyana-born, UK-based Arif…
Reclaiming Narratives: Theme for Black History Month 2024
This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Reclaiming Narratives,” and marks a significant shift towards recognising and…
National Black History Month Poetry Competition Highlights World Poetry Day with Celebratory Reception
Marking an exceptional celebration of World Poetry Day, the National Black History Month Poetry Competition, under the inspiring…
Black Oxford Untold Stories
Black people did not study at the University of Oxford. They came only to drive buses and work…
Black X Conference
For young black individuals to learn more about various industries and acquire insight into the unique black professional…
Toxic workplaces: 1 in 3 employees experience microaggressions and discriminatory behaviour
New research from Mental Health First Aid England, released to mark My Whole Self Day (12 March 2024)…
Inspire Inclusion: Elevating the Voices of Black British Women
As we embrace the theme of “Inspire Inclusion” for International Women’s Day 2024, it becomes crucial to shine…
Empowering Futures: The Nexus Fostering Approach to Inclusive Care
Nexus Fostering, a cornerstone in England’s foster care landscape since 2002, has been pivotal in enriching the lives…
International Women’s Day – Invest in Black Women
Join us for our in-person International Women’s Day celebration, celebrating women, and explore why and how we better…
Esri UK launches new geospatial student scholarships to help diversify the industry
Esri UK today announced it has partnered with Akama Fund, a charity dedicated to supporting students and facilitating…
Blue plaque honour for first black NHS matron Daphne Steele
The woman credited as the “first black matron” in the NHS has had her achievement marked with the…
BCA Author Talk: Professor Nicola Rollock – The Racial Code
Join us for a special conversation & reading with author Professor Nicola Rollock to celebrate the paperback release of ‘The Racial Code:…
A Tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah
Poet, novelist, playwright, musician, actor, TV and radio presenter, and professor of creative writing, Dr Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal…
Take charge of your health with the NHS App
Over 33 million people, three quarters of adults in England, are already signed up to the NHS App. …
London’s Overground lines to be given new names and colours in historic change to capital’s transport network
The new names have been chosen through engagement with customers, stakeholders, historians, industry experts and local communities. New…
Lord Tony Sewell – The End of ‘Race’: Agency & Self-Affirmation
The Pharos Spring Lecture, given by the author of the Sewell Report on race in the UK, followed…
BHM Poetry Competition receives record number entries
Black History Month Magazine launched the National Black History Month Poetry Competition in October 2023. This competition was…
Cpl Tshepo Ramothibe: Blazing Trails with 3 PARA
Cpl Tshepo Ramothibe – 3 PARA I don’t think many people get to hear about it and the…
Black Power Women in Education: 18th Annual Huntley Conference
Making use of archive evidence and stories from participants, our central theme for this year’s conference focuses on…
