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…
Exploring the Life and Work of Beverley Bryan: British-Jamaican Activist, Writer, and Educator
Beverley Bryan is a British-Jamaican educator, writer, and activist who co-authored the book “Heart of the Race: Black…
Remembering Earl Cameron: The Pioneering Black Actor and Advocate for Social Justice
Earl Cameron was a pioneering Black actor who was born on 8 August 1917 in Pembroke, Bermuda. He…
Harriet Tubman’s Impact on American History: From the Underground Railroad to Women’s Suffrage
Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross in 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, into a family of enslaved African…
Black Girl Knit Club Presents: Celebrating Motherhood
Join us as we celebrate Motherhood on Mother’s Day Weekend 2023 at the Andaz London! As partners for…
Light Up Our Lives – A Community Celebration Of Black African Heritage
“If you do not know where you are from you cannot tell where you are going.” The ‘Light…
Olaudah Equiano – The Interesting Man behind the Narrative
In 1789 Olaudah Equiano (c.1745-1797) published the first edition of ‘The Interesting Narrative’, which was to do much…
WATCH: Frontline’s “This is the Work” campaign
Frontline is England’s largest social work charity. Everything they do aims to make life better for children who…
The Mali Empire
In 1324, a ruler from West Africa crossed the Sahara on pilgrimage to Mecca. His name was Mansa…
Black British women in science
Black British women have historically faced significant challenges and obstacles in accessing education and career opportunities, particularly in…
Vital services at your fingertips, NHS urges the use of NHS 111 online
NHS 111 online connects you with medical advice quickly, conveniently and with the same experts you can expect…
The Mau Mau movement
The Mau Mau rebellion was a response to decades of British colonialism and the land grabbing policies that…
Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon
Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon is a British computer scientist, mathematician, and social entrepreneur. She was born on July 27,…
