The Origins of Black History – An Interview with Akyaaba Addai-Sebo
The inspiration for Black History Month came from an incident that happened at the GLC where I worked…
WATCH: John Henrik Clarke – A Great and Mighty Walk
Documentarian St. Claire Bourne takes a close-up look at author and historian John Henrik Clarke, who, on camera…
John Henrik Clarke – The pioneer who made Africana Studies prominent in Academia
Dr. John Henrik Clarke was a Pan-Africanist writer, historian, professor, and a pioneer in the creation of Africana studies and professional institutions in…
Mary Bethune: From Educator To Presidential Aide
Born Mary Jane McLeod on July 10, 1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina to two slave parents, Mary began working in…
A True American Hero – Jesse Owens
The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world…
Remembering ‘The Greatest’: Muhammed Ali
Muhammed Ali was ‘more than just a Boxer’. He was a Black, Muslim man in Pre-Civil Rights Era…
An Introduction to Vasco Stevenson
I was born in St Lucy, Barbados, and started my working life as a school teacher before coming…
The Origins of ‘slave food’: Callaloo, Dumplings and Saltfish
The actual origins of Callaloo are widely contested. For Trinidadians, Callaloo is one part of their national dish:…
Hear What and Ting: Tribute to Caribbean jazz star Raf Robertson
Hussey (Sirius XM, Newstalk 93FM) based in Maryland USA, has just released the well-received podcast titled, ‘Hear What…
Excerpt of: Sledge of Notting Hill by M.G.Robinson
New Day: OK, so we’re still in the 50’s on your story board Pa! So I was researching…
Why We Feature A Plethora Of Political Figures
Black people (from African and Caribbean backgrounds) make up around 12% of the national population here in the…
WATCH: Why Lekiddo Lord of the Lobsters should be made Christmas No 1
“I wanted to bring back a Christmas song that people could get involved in,” says Lekiddo. “It has…
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service – Val Hussain
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) strives to protect and serve one of the most diverse communities…
Rapunzel, Rapunzel
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, my beauty so rare Please will you let down your fine relaxed hair? Oh no,…
The stories that matter in Black History Month
Mental health is stigmatising already, but if you are from a black or ethnic minority its weight can…
Students Pursue Passion for Cooking as Finalists of Regional Competition Are Announced
After several months of internal heats within secondary schools across the region, the successful finalists’ and their dishes…
WATCH: An interview with hip hop artist Akala
Akala starts the conversation discussing the difference between racism in America versus there in the UK . Then…
Man of Fife aims to cap an active career
Satnam, when we first met, you were Prospect branch chair at Rosyth dockyard in Fife. More than ten…
Kick It Out – Tackling racism and discrimination within English football
Starting life as a small independent charity, the ‘Let’s Kick Racism Out of Football’ campaign was established in…
Black History Month Wales
The National Assembly for Wales is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its…
