The Mark Elie Dance Foundation & Classically British & Co, in association with Portobello Dance School, to host Charity fundraising event
In celebration of an incredible 30 years of the Mark Elie Dance Foundation, & Classically British & Co,…
Empowering Women of Colour: The Legacy of the Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD)
The Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD) was a pioneering feminist group that emerged in…
Could you be a Stroke Saver?
Would you know how to spot the signs and what to do, if someone you’re with is experiencing…
The future: creative and irresistible
Muyiwa Oki, the incoming president of the Royal Institute of British Architects, will speak about the fear of…
Thomas Birch Freeman: The black Victorian Missionary and Botanist
Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman (1809-1890) was an Anglo-African Victorian missionary and botanist. In 1837 he was ordained as a…
Stepping out from the shadow
Mark’s illustrated talk will take us on a journey from 18th Century Sheffield through to the present, telling…
WATCH: 1000 Black Boys
We are committed to inspiring Black Boys and young Black Men to unleash their potential and live a…
Tessy’s Brunches: Yet We Rise – A Celebration of Black History Month
Tessy’s Brunches (www.tessysbrunches) creates the space for unseen women to be visible through networking and mentoring opportunities because…
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,…
