MB65FY Foster mother Mrs Sybil Phoenix with some of her children in Lewisham in January 1973 the year she became the first black woman to receive an MBE.

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,…


Westmaas Family l_r David Donald Denis Rory

The Westmaas Family

George Hamilton Westmaas and his wife Winifred raised eight boys in Georgetown, Guyana (then British Guiana). George’s grandson,…


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Bristol Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th July 2026

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Experience the acclaimed play Black Is The Color Of My Voice, inspired by the life of legendary singer,…

Brighton and Hove Thursday 16 July 2026

The Feminist Book Club

Join The Feminist Book Club at Afrori Books for a welcoming monthly discussion celebrating Black literature, feminist thought…