Alex Wheatle: The Brixton-born Novelist and Champion of Diversity and Social Justice
Alex Wheatle was born in Brixton, South London, in 1963. His parents were Jamaican immigrants, and he grew…
WATCH: The Empire of Cricket: A History of West Indies Cricket and its Legendary Players
The West Indies cricket team has a rich history in the world of cricket and is often referred…
Promoting Change in the Aftermath of the Black Lives Matter Movement: Challenges and Strategies
As a result, many people and organisations have been inspired to promote change and take action towards creating…
Exploring the Stories of Black British Authors: A Journey Through Race, Identity, and Belonging
From Zadie Smith to Bernardine Evaristo, black British authors have been making waves in the literary world for…
Ugandan Parliament Passes Extreme Anti-LGBT Bill
Yesterday, Ugandan lawmakers approved new legislation that entrenches the criminalization of same-sex conduct. It also creates new offenses that will…
Beryl McBurnie and the West Indian Ballet Company: Pioneers of Caribbean Dance and Culture
Beryl McBurnie was born on November 2, 1915, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She was the…
From the Stage to the Screen: Celebrating British Black Actresses
From the early 20th century to the present day, these actresses have fought against racism and discrimination to…
Breaking Barriers: The Career of Elisabeth Welch, Broadway Star and Film Actress
Elisabeth Welch was born on February 27, 1904, in New York City. Her mother was of African-American and…
Literary project aims to create exciting new generation of diverse voices from the Midlands
Following a successful pilot, the Middle Way Mentoring project, a professional development programme for Black, Asian and Minority…
Fostering – And the need for more Black foster carers
Fostering is a process in which a child or young person who cannot live with their birth family…
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacob
Harriet Jacobs (1813-1897) was an African American writer and abolitionist who was born into slavery in Edenton, North…
Tommy Blaize & NYJO present: Ray Charles
The father of Soul, Ray Charles changed the course of music history with his pioneering combination of gospel,…
The Six of Calais & Ruth
The first opera in the double bill is The Six of Calais, adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play,…
BLM 1981 – A Heritage Month of Five Free Community Conversations
BLM 1981 is a Black Heritage Month with a difference. It is a heritage month of five free…
Race Talks: The Black Radical Tradition: Past, Present, and Futures
University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies Presents ” Race Talks: The Black Radical Tradition: Past, Present, and…
Walter Rodney: Guyana History and Politics
This month’s speaker is distinguished academic and activist, Cecil Gutzmore. Cecil is Afrikan-Jamaican: first settled in the UK…
The Toll of Slavery and Exploitation under British Colonial Rule in the Caribbean
British colonial rule in the Caribbean began in the 17th century and lasted until the mid-20th century. The…
WATCH: The Vision of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta: Economic Development, Unity, and Pan-Africanism
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was a visionary leader who played a significant role in shaping Kenya’s history and identity….
Addressing the Under-Representation in the Criminal Justice System
The over-representation of black people within the criminal justice system, particularly in the prison system, is also a…
Olaudah Equiano: The Remarkable Life of an African Writer and Abolitionist
Olaudah Equ iano was born in 1745 in what is now southeastern Nigeria. He was the youngest son…
