Olaudah Equiano: The Remarkable Life of an African Writer and Abolitionist
Olaudah Equ iano was born in 1745 in what is now southeastern Nigeria. He was the youngest son…
Black History Features
Exploring the Life and Work of Beverley Bryan: British-Jamaican Activist, Writer, and Educator
Beverley Bryan is a British-Jamaican educator, writer, and activist who co-authored the book “Heart of the Race: Black…
Remembering Earl Cameron: The Pioneering Black Actor and Advocate for Social Justice
Earl Cameron was a pioneering Black actor who was born on 8 August 1917 in Pembroke, Bermuda. He…
The Mali Empire
In 1324, a ruler from West Africa crossed the Sahara on pilgrimage to Mecca. His name was Mansa…
The Mau Mau movement
The Mau Mau rebellion was a response to decades of British colonialism and the land grabbing policies that…
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Linton Kwesi Johnson is a British-Jamaican poet, musician, and political activist, born on August 24, 1952, in Chapelton,…
Jean “Binta” Breeze.
Jean “Binta” Breeze is a Jamaican poet and storyteller, born on April 11, 1948, in Jamaica. She is…
The Dub poet’s – Some notable UK Dub poets
Dub poetry is a form of performance poetry that emerged in Jamaica in the 1970s, combining reggae rhythms…
My past by Jebril Umo
As my fingers struck the keys of the keyboard they started to blister. My tongue started to tremble….
Celebrating The Power of a Woman – Acknowledge your achievements
With enthusiasm, I embarked on my psychology degree as a mature student. At 27 I was one of…
Susan Jane: From Bermuda to Bentinck Street
This fascinating tale was unearthed by one of her descendants, Roslyn (Ros) Macgregor, who lives in Quebec, Canada…
Don’t Forget Those Women Who Are With Us, As We Mark IWD, IWM Or WHM
Don’t Forget Those Women Who Are With Us, As We Mark IWD, IWM Or WHM Kwaku In the…
It’s Still February – Recommended Books To Improve Your British African History Knowledge
It’s Still February – Recommended Books To Improve Your British African History Knowledge Kwaku Whilst African History Month…
The Campaign for LGBTQIA Rights continues….
Let me start by sharing what LGBTQIA stands for. The letters are used to describe a powerful community…
Our Shared Heritage Talk with S. I. Martin
S.I. Martin works with museums, archives and the education sector to bring diverse histories to wider audiences. …
Black History Month – The Fight for Justice, Peace and Equity
It is 2023 and the fight for justice, peace and equity in America and the diaspora continues. Despite…
As the UK celebrates LGBT+ History Month and the US and Canada celebrates Black History Month, we take a look at some remarkable Black LGBT+ Champions
Throughout history many remarkable individuals have paved the way to allow the freedoms and voices of future generations…
The Earl of Wessex visits MAMA Youth at Sky Studios
The Earl of Wessex, Patron of The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) will bestow the first film and…
Martin Luther King Jr.: The Message in Today’s world
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in…
When Malcolm X took on British Racism
Marshall Street was an unassuming, unexceptional street in Smethwick, in the west Midlands. Its terraced houses were not…
