In the lead up to the festive period, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign shines a light on the incredible life-saving work of Black frontline workers
Christmas is an exciting time of year but as the weather gets colder, more and more people are…
Ariyon Bakare – From the East End to the National Theatre.
He grew up in the East End of London and was brought up by his Nigerian father. After…
Clive Sullivan- Rugby’s First Black Captain
A Great Britain and Wales international winger, he played with both Hull and Hull Kingston Rovers in his…
When England taught the Yanks how to treat their African Americans
In preparation for the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare on 6 June 1944, the American’s…
Adjoa Andoh perhaps better known worldwide as Lady Danbury
Adjoa Andoh, was born in Bristol, England. She is a very successful actress, working in British film, television,…
WATCH: Business guru Tim Campbell and Wellness influencer Vanessa Boachie share their mental health tips for Every Mind Matters
Business guru Tim Campbell and Wellness influencer Vanessa Boachie share their mood boosting tips in a new video…
Eddie Martin Noble (1917-2007)
Born in Jamaica, Noble was brought up primarily by his grandparents. He removed from a predominantly European Jamaican…
WATCH: Top paediatrician answers your questions on Covid-19 and flu vaccines for children
In September, the UK’s Chief Medical Officers recommended vaccinating all 12 to 15 year olds with a first…
History Consultant In Search Of Brent Mother And Son Who Inspired Black History Month In The UK
History consultant Kwaku‘s next Xtra History Session on Zoom on Monday Nov. 29 is entitled ‘The True History…
2021 Black British Theatre Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2021 Black British Theatre Awards which celebrate the very best of British talent have…
“Seeing the smiles on patients faces is truly the best thing.”
After deciding she wanted a career in medicine, Deborah Olusanya joined the NHS Trust’s Volunteers Programme, hoping the…
WATCH: London Portobello Road Black History Walk with Manny
A short film of a Black History walk in #Notting Hill / #Portobello Road for local residents and…
Police Chief Constable’s Apology To The British African Community To Be Discussed At Community Meeting
Altheia Jones Lecointe, Kwaku and Cecil Gutzmore at a BTWSC event Police Chief Constable’s Apology To The British…
Colonel Karl Harris
When Karl Harris first thought about an army career, aged 16, he assumed he’d be a soldier, just…
WO2 Norman ‘Snowy’ Harris (RQMS) Rtd., Royal Artillery, British Army, 1965 – 1987
Since early childhood, Norman had wanted to be a soldier and to travel. His parents were academics and…
Rhoda Akaka, Student paramedic
Rhoda is a student paramedic. She was born in London after her parents moved from Nigeria to the…
Princess Tsehai (1919-1942)
From age eight Tsehai attended schools in England and Switzerland and would travel with her royal relatives to…
Dudley Thompson (1917-2012)
Born in Panama, Dudley’s father was a teacher who had come to the country for work purposes, and…
George A. Roberts (1891-1970)
He became one of the first black men to join the British Army when he was enlisted as…
Charles Wotten (1895-1919)
At the end of the war, Charles remained in Liverpool where the Black community had grown to 5,000…
