The Berlin Conference: Africa’s Partition and the Birth of Pan-Africanism
In the winter of 1884, European diplomats gathered in the grand drawing rooms of Berlin to divide the…
Benjamin Zephaniah: The Poet of the People
Benjamin Zephaniah’s name resonates with power, passion, and profound poetry. Born on April 15, 1958, in Birmingham, England,…
Unveiling Heroism: Nicole Avant on Bringing The Six Triple Eight to the Screen
In celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to explore The Six Triple Eight, a film set…
Championing Change: Jeremy Crook OBE’s Vision for Racial Justice
Jeremy Crook OBE, Chief Executive of Action for Race Equality (ARE), shares his insights on leadership, managing a…
The Inspiring Legacy of Reverend Sybil Phoenix OBE
In a world where the winds of history often blow harshly on those least able to protect themselves,…
Winifred Atwell – The Piano Virtuoso Who Broke Barriers and Won Hearts
Winifred Atwell wasn’t just a pianist; she was a force of nature. In a post-war Britain that was…
Sue Liburd MBE – Caribbean Roots, Military Routes
Born in 1962, Sue’s father hailed from Nevis and her mother from Jamaica, both part of the Windrush…
Sgt Sidney Cornell – Second World War Heroism
This year saw marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in the Second World War, when…
Celebrating Untold Stories and Reclaiming Narratives at Wolverhampton Art Gallery
This October, Wolverhampton Art Gallery will host a unique Black History Month exhibition that challenges historical narratives and…
Community Man Bows Out Of Self-Organised Events With A Slate Of Events In October In London This African History Month
Having interrupted what was supposed to be his sabbatical year, independent history researcher and historical musicologist Kwaku has…
Fostering moments and making new family memories
Hear from our Head of Fostering at St Christopher’s Pauline Griffiths, to find out more about what our…
A place in The Sun – We hear from changemakers inside a major news organisation
Dominic Carter, Executive Vice President of The Sun since 2022, sat down with Shelley Bishton, Head of Diversity,…
Sir Simon Woolley – ‘Reclaiming Narratives’.
I am always struck by the deluge of micro aggressions many Black people have to face, often on…
Celebrate Black History Month at Komedia Comedy Club!
In honour of this year’s Black History Month theme, Reclaiming Narratives, Komedia Brighton is exclusively platforming Black comedians…
Roma Taylor BEM – Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps
Ever since childhood, Roma has demonstrated that she has a big heart, and a determination to help others….
Cliff Walker BEM, MBE
Cliff Walker was born on Antigua in 1941. In 1954, Cliff’s mother moved to the UK for work….
Angie Greaves: Reclaiming Narratives and Breaking Barriers in UK Broadcast Media
As we celebrate Black History Month 2024, the theme of “Reclaiming Narratives” invites us to reflect on the…
The Westmaas Family
George Hamilton Westmaas and his wife Winifred raised eight boys in Georgetown, Guyana (then British Guiana). George’s grandson,…
Landé Belo Shines with Two Award Nominations for ‘Ain’t I A Woman?’ Acclaimed Producer and Director Gears Up for her New Play, ‘Princess & The Hustler’
Celebrated producer and director Landé Belo has been recognised with nominations for Best Producer and Best Director 2024…
From Finance to Leadership: Fiona Daniel on Building Inclusive Cultures as CEO of FD2i Inclusion Business Partners
Fiona Daniel is a leading advocate for diversity and inclusion, serving as the CEO and Founder of FD2i…
