Desmond Tutu The Voice of Conscience
It is almost impossible to conjure Desmond Tutu without hearing his laugh. High-pitched, childlike, utterly infectious, it would…
A. Philip Randolph – The American Voice That Spoke to Britain
There is a rhythm in history, a steady beat born of people who refuse to bow. A. Philip…
Amy Ashwood Garvey: A Trailblazer of Pan-Africanism and Feminism
Amy Ashwood Garvey (1897–1969) remains one of the most remarkable yet overlooked figures in twentieth-century Black history. She…
John Henry “Johnny” Smythe – RAF Navigator and Windrush Voice
Johnny Smythe was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 1915, when the country was still a British colony….
Ulric Cross – Pathfinder and Diplomat
Philip Louis Ulric Cross (1917–2013) lived one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century. From a…
Lilian Bader – RAF Pioneer and Educator
Lilian Mary Bader (1918–2015) was one of the first Black women to serve in Britain’s armed forces and…
Walter Tull – Footballer, Soldier, Trailblazer
Walter Daniel John Tull (28 April 1888 – 25 March 1918) is remembered as one of the most…
African Remembrance Day 2025: Unforgotten – Black History, Resistance & the War on Memory
This Friday, 1 August , the global African community gathers virtually and in person to mark a powerful…
Freedom Rising: The Art of Owusu-Ankomah
October Gallery presents Freedom Rising: The Art of Owusu-Ankomah, a powerful posthumous exhibition celebrating the life and work…
“Being Heard Means Being There”: Mark Morris on Scrutiny, Change, and Policing Black Communities in West Yorkshire
Mark Morris is the Chair of West Yorkshire Police’s Independent Scrutiny and Advisory Group (ISaAG). The ISaAG is…
Connecting Thin Black Lines: 1985–2025
This summer, the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), London, presents Connecting Thin Black Lines: 1985–2025, a major exhibition…
From Players to Pioneers – Black Excellence in the UK Gaming Sector
Representation matters—especially in industries that are rapidly redefining the digital economy, such as gaming and betting. These sectors…
The Digital Renaissance of Black British Art: Reimagining Creativity and Connection
The rise of the digital age has led to a profound transformation in the world of art, particularly…
The Role of Students in the Study and Research of Black History
Across the United Kingdom, students are playing a vital and often transformative role in the study and research…
Sir Geoff Palmer (1940–2025): A Life Dedicated to Science, Equality, and Justice
Sir Godfrey Henry Oliver Palmer, affectionately known as Sir Geoff Palmer, whose groundbreaking achievements in science and unyielding…
Sisters Talk Returns with Windrush Women Remembrance in Derby
A powerful new event in Derby is set to honour the often-overlooked legacy of Windrush women — and…
Street Food with a Lifesaving Message Hits London Streets
To mark National Blood Week (9–15 June), Caribbean street food company Port Royal Patties has teamed up with…
WATCH: Wise Words Project Celebrates Windrush Day 2025 by Bringing Huddersfield’s Caribbean Stories to Life on Film
As part of Windrush Day 2025 celebrations, Kirklees Local TV is launching the Windrush Wise Words project, creating…
Hackney Headteacher Honoured for Outstanding School Support in Ghana
Hackney headteacher Gregory Logan recently received a surprise visit from Principal Janet Obiri-Yeboah, who travelled from Ghana to…
WATCH: Black is the Color of My Voice
Back by overwhelming demand, Apphia Campbell’s Black is the Color of My Voice returns to the Birmingham Rep…
