Africa’s Biggest Bank Holiday Celebration Returns to East London This May
One of London’s most anticipated African cultural events is set to return to East London this spring, as…
University of Exeter Launches £30,000 Scholarship for Black British Marine Conservation Students
The University of Exeter has announced a significant new scholarship opportunity aimed at supporting Black British students pursuing…
Rising Talent Fellowship Opens Pathways for Black Heritage Scientists at Cambridge
The Rising Talent Fellowship is a three-year, fully funded programme aimed at early-career researchers, particularly those who have…
University of Cambridge launches fellowship to support Black researchers in archaeology
The opportunity, based at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, forms part of a continued effort to address…
Jobs in Higher Education
Higher education is not just about studying for a degree. It is also a major employer, offering a…
How to Become a Nurse
Nursing has a long and important history of contribution from Black professionals in the UK. Figures such as…
How to Become a Police Officer
Becoming a police officer is not a simple career choice. It comes with pressure, responsibility, and moments where…
Honouring Black Britain 2026: Nominations Now Open
As part of this year’s Black History Month theme, “Honouring Our Communities,” we are opening nominations for Honouring…
Tapestry of Black Britons to Tour UK in 2026, Expanding National Storytelling Project
Tapestry of Black Britons, founded by artist and cultural producer Paula Ogun Hector, is a large-scale, collaborative artwork…
Who Were the First Black People in Britain? From Roman Britain to the Black Tudors
In October 1492, when European ships crossed the Atlantic, they entered a world already shaped by movement, exchange…
Who Lived in the Caribbean Before Slavery? Indigenous Peoples and Early Societies
In October 1492, as European ships approached Caribbean shores, they were not entering an empty world, but one…
Who Were the Caribs? The Indigenous Caribbean People Explained
In October 1492, as European ships approached Caribbean shores, they were not entering an empty world, but one…
A Historic Night for Black Sporting Icons Celebrated at Sporting Equals Awards
Held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on 18 April 2026, the annual ceremony marked its ninth year, continuing…
Mary Seacole to Be Honoured at Annual Commemorative Service in London
A commemorative service celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering nurse Mary Seacole will take place in London…
How Black Cowboys Got Written Out of the West
Somebody decided the cowboy was white. Not historians, and not the census takers who tracked labor on Texas…
Selina Brown Honoured as National Reading Hero at Inaugural Queen’s Reading Room Medal
In a landmark celebration of literature, community, and cultural impact, Selina Brown has been named the National Reading…
DIASPORA! 26 brings ten days of global culture, creativity and community to Bristol
Led by the Diverse Artists Network (DAN), the festival builds on the success of its 2024 pilot, doubling…
Parliamentary Petition Calls for Apology on Britain’s Role in Slavery and Colonialism
A petition calling for a formal apology from the British state for its role in African chattel slavery…
WATCH: Black History Month 2026: Honouring Our Communities
This year’s theme, ‘Honouring Our Communities’, is not simply about place or postcode. It is about people. Black…
Black British Service and Sacrifice in the Second World War
The Second World War was not fought by Britain alone. It was a global conflict, drawing on the…
