Books, Violence and Resistance – Eric Huntley
Black bookshops in 1970/80s Britain were few and far between. Those that did exist were subject to continued…
WATCH: Lemn Sissay MBE launches the Brighton Festival 2021 programme as guest director, with the theme of ‘care’.
The acclaimed British and Ethiopian poet, playwright and broadcaster, Lemn Sissay MBE has launched the Brighton Festival 2021 programme as…
Sir Lenny Henry urges black Britons to take Covid-19 vaccine
Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, actor Thandie Newton, radio personality Trevor Nelson, musician KSI and author Malorie Blackman, among the…
NMC – Appointment of Fitness to Practise Panel Members
We’re looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds that are representative of the UK population and our registrants. Applicants…
WATCH: New square to be named after Hackney’s hidden history
A new square at the entrance to Britannia Leisure Centre is to be named BRAFA Square after a…
Portraits for the Future: A Celebration of James Barnor
Ahead of a major survey exhibition, opening May 2021, Serpentine announces Portraits for the Future, a unique virtual…
Are the roaring twenties back? New theatre show highlighting inequalities calls for diverse performers.
After the last year, we all need something to celebrate. At a time when access to arts and…
Ladies of Rage: Musicians find a ‘safe space’ in sisterhood.
Female and non-binary musicians who formed a network of artists say it has helped them find a “safe…
Three reasons why I think every black person should take a six month sabbatical in Africa.
Africa, is like no place else in the world. Vibrant, with a peaceful undertone, communal and natural. I…
5 Famous Black Women
Thanks to many exceptional black women, today, a lot of women are inspired to follow in their footsteps…
Namibia Independence Day
Name and Geography The Origins of the name, ‘Namibia’ had derived from the region in which the country…
WATCH: Paul’s journey to healthier choices
The last 12 months were filled with fear, confusion and great unpredictability. The greatest lesson I learned living…
Why I have a goal to economically empower 50,000 African women
“Happy Mothers day”, “I love you mum”, words I believe no mother ever tires of hearing. It has…
The Last of the Reggae Legends Bunny Wailer Has Died.
This week, a certain Jamaican 73-year-old Neville Livingston died, however you may know Livingston better as the Reggae…
UK’s black majority churches unite in support of Covid-19 vaccine rollout
On Sunday 60 black majority church leaders issued a joint statement in support of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout…
Interview Mark Elie
Mark is one of the UK’s most successful classically trained professional dancers having enjoyed a stellar career with…
The Story Of Harold Gilman’s ‘Portrait of a Black Gardener’
‘Painted in America!’ bellowed the auctioneer in a last throw the night at Christie’s that we acquired Harold…
WATCH: Jamaican native Christian artist, K-Anthony has released his newest offering, “FREE”
The music video shot and directed by Shaun James (Elevation Worship, Jesus Culture Ruslan), reveals the irony of…
Latest Event: The Challenge of Educating for a Future Britain
In this public event, Prof Gus John explores possibilities of a socially and racially just education in future…
The African Princess: Sarah Forbes Bonetta
At the age of five, Sarah Forbes Bonetta Davies, born into a Royal, West African dynasty, was taken…
