Elijah McCoy: The Man Behind “The Real McCoy”
There are few phrases in the English language as widely used — and as little understood — as…
Gladys West — A Global Legacy Built on Precision
As Black History Month is marked in the United States and Canada, we pause to pay tribute to…
Black Culture Market Returns to Brixton for Two-Day Spring Celebration in 2026
Taking place on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March 2026, the Spring Market will be hosted at…
Paul Stephenson Lecture to Be Hosted Permanently in Bristol from 2026
The decision marks the tenth anniversary of the lecture series and coincides with a period of renewed national…
Why Toni Morrison Matters Beyond the USA
Toni Morrison is frequently described as an American writer, as though geography alone might contain the reach of…
WATCH: Barbara Burford: Science, Equality and a Life of Public Service
A medical researcher, writer and senior equality leader, Burford’s career spanned science, public service, education and cultural life….
Dr. Carter G. Woodson: The Historian Who Refused to Let History Forget
In the early decades of the twentieth century, when Black history was distorted, marginalised, or ignored entirely within…
Royal London Hospital to Close Specialist Sickle Cell Emergency Service With No Clear Replacement Plan
A specialist emergency sickle cell unit at the Royal London Hospital is set to close tomorrow, prompting serious…
Eric Huntley (1929–2026)
From their West London community, Eric worked alongside his wife, Jessica Huntley, to co-found Bogle-L’Ouverture Publications, one of…
Cast announced for Matthew Xia’s new staging of Small Island
The production, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson, is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse, Birmingham Rep and…
Black History Month Poster Pack — Special Offer
Click an image to view the full poster gallery Although a new Black History Month resource pack will…
Archives of the Future: Malorie Blackman to Lead New British Library Celebration
In a literary landscape that is constantly negotiating the tension between the canon of old and the voices…
Akala: Speaking Truth to Power with “State of the Nation” 2026
In a landscape often dominated by soundbites and polarised debate, few voices cut through the noise with the…
The Hiring Decisions You Never See Are the Ones That Matter Most
Hiring decisions are often presented as fair and objective, yet many outcomes are decided in seconds, long before…
Music Leaders to Shape New £30m Support for England’s Black Artists and Grassroots Businesses
From the roots of Jazz and Reggae to the global dominance of Grime, Drill, and Afrobeats, Black British…
Worrying new research reveals millions at risk under UK citizenship stripping laws
New research has revealed that up to nine million people in the UK are at risk of having…
Crafting a New Britain: The Windrush Generation in Leicester’s Shoe Industry
In a Leicester shoe factory in 1959, a worker bends over a half-stitched moccasin, the light catching the…
10 Essential Books on Black British History
Black British history is made up of lives that shaped the nation in ways we are only now…
Marcus Machado: Purple Vibes – Featuring the Music of Jimi Hendrix
World-renowned guitarist Marcus Machado will return to London on 26 February 2026 for a highly anticipated performance at…
You Called and We Came Remembering Nurses of the Windrush Generation
They came with crisp uniforms folded into battered suitcases, with certificates of training carefully tucked away, with the…
