Adebola Adisa: Building Belonging in Darlington
Bola is a community builder at heart. Through her work in Darlington, she brings children, young people, women…
Black History Features
Akeim Mundell BEM: Putting Community at the Heart of School Life
I am honoured to nominate Akeim Mundell BEM for Honouring Black Britain 2026. His journey, his character and…
We Are the Change We Seek
“Change will not come if we wait for some other people or some other time. We are the…
Honouring Our Communities: A Love Letter to Those Who Made Us Rich!
It’s for my Mum, who every Saturday would offer a bowl of the best lamb neck soup to…
Kanya King CBE: She Made Britain Recognise That Black Music Is British Music
The Kanya the world knew was the founder, the visionary and pioneer, the woman who remortgaged her house…
WATCH: Black History Month Resource Pack 2026
Bring Black History Month to life with exhibition, educational, audio and digital resources created for schools, workplaces and…
WATCH: Black History Month: A Conversation Between Generations
To mark Black History Month, the Royal British Legion brings together retired RAF Flight Sergeant Cliff Walker BEM…
Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr: The Campaigner Who Became Northern Ireland’s First Black Mayor
Long before Lilian Seenoi-Barr entered politics, she understood that leadership begins with taking action. Born and raised in…
Claudine Reid: Seeing Potential in People
A simple conversation with Claudine Reid can turn into a profitable business. She sees potential in every person…
Jeredyne Jestina Stanley: Helping Women Learn, Connect and Be Heard
Jeredyne Jestina Stanley is a selfless and caring person who puts the needs of others before her own….
Professor Dawn Edge: Making Mental Health Care More Inclusive
Professor Dawn Edge’s passion for reducing inequalities in access to care and outcomes for Black communities is at…
Douglas Hamandishe: Black Leadership. Community Pride. Lasting Legacy
Douglas Hamandishe has spent much of his working life serving others. Before becoming Mayor of Medway, he worked…
Tony Fairweather: A Life Celebrating Our Stories
Tony Fairweather’s contribution to Black British culture can be seen in the writers he has championed, the stages…
Trevor Blackman: Turning Conversation into Opportunity
Trevor Blackman believes that conversation can change lives—but only when people are genuinely heard. Across more than two…
Charmaine Simpson: Filling the Missing Pages of History
When Charmaine Simpson speaks about Black history, she speaks about something living: knowledge that belongs in classrooms, museums,…
James Barnor: Honouring the People Who Shaped His Remarkable Life
It was an absolute honour to attend James Barnor’s exhibition at the October Gallery. Witnessing such an inspirational…
Dr Jak Beula – Nubian Jak
Walk through Britain and much of its history can be read on its walls. Plaques and monuments reveal…
Professor Sir Patrick Vernon – Fighting for Windrush, Equality and Justice
For years, Patrick campaigned for a permanent national day recognising the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their…
Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE – A Lifetime of Work for Racial Equality in Wales
Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE has worked across community organisations, education, policing and government to advance racial equality in…
Interview with Ian Thomas CBE, Town Clerk and Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation
For Black History Month 2026, Jerome Williams, Director of EDI at City Bridge Foundation, speaks with Ian about…
