Interrogating The Language Of Identity And Decolonisation
Words are not merely tools to describe things, ideas or concepts. Words often come with loaded meaning. At…
Human Exhibitions and the Origins of Racism
When we examine how racial ideas were produced and circulated in Britain, however, it becomes ever more apparent…
Woodhorn Museum welcomes new exhibition celebrating Black and African Caribbean miners as part of Black History Month
Digging Deep, Coal Miners of African Caribbean Heritage presents recently unearthed stories and memories of former coal miners…
David Lammy MP
It wasn’t until the following year when the Windrush Compensation Scheme was officially launched. Insufficient, delayed and overly…
The poetry of Yaissa Jiménez: Deep seduction with Caribe Punk twist
Dominican writer Yaissa Jiménez describes herself as a ‘Black bitch, black mouthed Caribbean punk, writer and woman.’ As…
MusicFootballFatherhood – Changing the perception of Black fatherhood
I’m a young, married, professional Black father. And I don’t exist. Back in 2017, I wrote about my…
They think it’s all over? Football’s response to Black Lives Matter
Football is faster than it has ever been today. That’s what you hear the old pros say. But…
UK’s biggest festivals of African cinema include jailed Sudanese director’s film in online showcase
The UK’s five biggest festivals of African film – Africa in Motion in Edinburgh/Glasgow, Afrika Eye in Bristol,…
Home Office needs to understand that Black Lives Matter
2020 was undoubtably annus horribilis for Britain‘s Windrush Generation and their descendants. It was soul destroying as systemic…
Programme Announced For Sep. 28 Monday Xtra History Sessions: Racism, Afriphobia & The UK Music Industry Event
The programme for the Racism, Afriphobia & The UK Music Industry forum, which takes place via Zoom on…
WATCH: For countless generations people of African and Caribbean descent have been shaping our nation’s story
For countless generations people of African and Caribbean descent have been shaping our nation’s story, making a huge…
Classically British 2020
CEO and artistic director Mark Elie is proud to present The Classically British 2020 event; an on-going Black…
Could Racism Be Addressed Through Education?
In 2020, conversations on race relations and race related issues have come to the fore in light of…
Award Winning International Artist Scratchylus Black History 365 Resetting The Mindset UK Tour 2020
The aim and goal of the tour is to raise awareness and provoke debate, so we can create…
Jon Daniel – In memory of our dear friend on the 3rd anniversary of his sad passing. A true creative genius and an icon of creative design.
The exhibition at the 198 Gallery in London was curated as a Blues Party. It was wonderfully nostalgic…
Is this the Ideal Time for Schools to Embrace a More Inclusive Curriculum?
Over the last six months, as the world has struggled with a global pandemic and nations have battled…
Black History Month 2020: An Evening with Jeffrey Boakye on Wed, 21 October 2020
In this exclusive Black History Month event Jeffrey Boakye, author of Black, Listed: Black British Culture Explored, will join…
Bald Black Girl(s) – Ruth Sutoyé 23 September – 17 October 2020
Simply by existing, figures such as Laura Mvula, Julie Adenuga and Michaela Coel are inspiring the visual representations…
Windrush and the Black Pentecostal Church in Britain
He paints a vivid picture of the country they came to, explains how they lived, the problems they…
BTWSC/African Histories Revisited Deliver Monday Xtra History Sessions In September
Pan-London voluntary group BTWSC/African Histories Revisited and related associations expect to productively occupy your Mondays in September, by…
