Reimagining Dance: The Return of Dance Umbrella to London
Dance Umbrella is returning to London again this year, how does it feel to be bringing it back…
Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: Kamala Harris and the Legacy of Black Leadership
As America heads to the polls next month, the world watches a historic moment unfold. Among the candidates…
Celebrating and Protecting Our Hair History: The Halo Collective’s Black Hair Revolution
The Halo Code explicitly protects students and staff who come to school with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated…
John Anthony La Rose : A Pillar of Cultural Reclamation
As we commemorate Black History Month, it’s vital to honour the life and legacy of John Anthony La…
Nursing in the UK: celebrating our diverse past, present and future
The history of nursing in the UK is an incredible story dating back centuries, rich with nursing staff…
Linda Lewis: The Trailblazing Voice of British Black Music – A Legacy Remembered
Linda Lewis(born Linda Fredericks) was the eldest of six children born to a mixed race single Mum, post…
Lord Ouseley: A Tribute to a Titan of Equality and Justice
Herman Ouseley, who died on 2 October 2024 at the age of 79, was a titan in the…
Unveiling Hidden Histories: The Journey of Black History Studies
I founded Black History Studies in 2006 with my husband, Mark, to teach Black History and Black Studies…
Leading with Purpose: Paul Anderson’s Journey as a Transformative Leader
As we celebrate Black History Month, Paul Anderson, CEO of the UK Centre for Carnival Arts and Voyage,…
Embracing Diversity: Jax Effiong on Transforming the Greater Manchester Fire Service
In celebration of Black History Month, we had the opportunity to speak with Jax Effiong, Head of Diversity…
Pointe Black Celebrates: Our Windrush Story
Pointe Black’s young ballerinas (aged 18 months – 15 years) will celebrate the journey of the Windrush generation….
Saluting Our Sisters: An Anthology Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of Black Women
Black History UK CIC is delighted to unveil Saluting Our Sisters, a compelling new poetry anthology that honours…
Reclaiming Narratives: The Inspiring Theme for Black History Month 2024
In today’s world, stories are powerful tools that shape how we understand our past, present, and future. For…
Black Cultural Archives launch ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’
October marks the beginning of Black Futures Season for Black Cultural Archives. This is the season where the…
Black History Month Magazine 2024
This year’s Black History Month theme is “Reclaiming Narratives,” focusing on recognising and correcting the stories of Black…
A Personal Reflection: Fatherhood in the black community
Despite the rhetoric, fatherhood in the black community (for me) isn’t shrouded in absenteeism. The majority of the men…
Reclaiming the Narrative of a Continent
This external narrative has perpetuated stereotypes and misconceptions, overshadowing the true story of a continent teeming with diversity,…
From Enslavement to Royal Court: The Remarkable Journey of Sara Forbes Bonetta
Some people from the past lived lives so unlikely that even when the documentary evidence is in front…
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,…
