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…
Affirming the History of African and Caribbean People in Britain
In 2023 Hakim Adi’s African and Caribbean People in Britain: A History was shortlisted for the prestigious Wolfson History Prize….
Stephen K. Amos: Humour as a Bridge to Understanding and Acceptance
Stephen K. Amos stands as a towering figure in the world of comedy, not just for his ability…
Jay Bernard: A Defining Voice in British Literature
Jay Bernard is an indelible force in contemporary British literature, adeptly intertwining narratives that span the expanse of…
Linda Bellos: A Trailblazer in Activism, Equality, and Black History
Linda Bellos OBE, a figure synonymous with advocacy, equality, and change, has been a dynamic force in British…
Transcending Boundaries: Yrsa Daley-Ward’s Impact on Poetry and LGBTQ+ Representation
Yrsa Daley-Ward, a poet, writer, and model of Jamaican and Nigerian heritage, has emerged as a significant voice…
Rikki Beadle-Blair: Transforming British Arts with Authenticity and Inclusivity
In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of British arts, Rikki Beadle-Blair emerges as a standout figure, renowned for…
Empowering Voices: The Indelible Legacy of Lady Phyll and the Rise of UK Black Pride
Phyllis Akua Opoku-Gyimah, widely celebrated as Lady Phyll, has emerged as a formidable force in LGBTQ+ advocacy, extending…
The Power of a Native Son: James Baldwin’s Intersectional Fight for Equality Through Words
James Baldwin, an emblematic figure of monumental influence in literature and civil rights, masterfully wielded his command of…
WATCH: Police Race Action Plan: Three-month progress update
West Yorkshire Police launched a Police Race Action Plan in November 2023. It is a plan to improve…
With two thirds of Black people worried about their mental health, new poll shows that seeking professional support can make a difference
However, the responses also reveal that over three quarters (77%) of those from the Black community who have…
WATCH: Alvin Ailey: A Titan of Dance, Cultural Change, and Champion of Inclusivity
Alvin Ailey’s name reverberates through the annals of modern dance history, not only as a revolutionary choreographer but…
