A Conversation with Elaine Brown, Director of Inclusion, People & Culture, University of Essex
As we embrace the theme “Saluting Our Sisters” this Black History Month, what does this mean to you?…
Black History Features
Sisterhood in Business
When we embarked on running a business together, we had no idea we would be where we are…
Phillis Wheatley in London
In the summer of 1773, Phillis Wheatley arrived in London. A poet since the age of 12, Phillis…
Celebrating Extraordinary Contributions: Wonderful Welsh Women in Black History
Resilience, Dedication, and Community Impact: Stories of Betty Campbell, Vernesta Cyril, Professor Uzo Iwobi, and Roma Taylor …
Join us in ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ and the #WEMATTER movement during Black History Month 2023
I cannot tell you the number of questions and queries this raised; Why black women? I could say…
Saluting Dr. Samantha Tross: A Visionary in Orthopaedic Surgery
In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight the phenomenal Dr. Samantha Tross, a renowned British consultant surgeon…
Baroness Rosalind Howells of St Davids: The Guardian of Equality and Beacon of Change
Embarking from Grenada Baroness Howells’s journey is intertwined with the lush and serene beauty of St Davids, Grenada. Her…
Mia Morris OBE FRSA -Pays Tribute to the Sisters – past and present – Who Inspire Her.
I would like to pay tribute to Sister Monica Tywang, a nun from Trinidad who has really made…
Saluting a Pioneer Voice: Olive Morris
Battersea has a proud radical history with a legacy of progressive political, racial, and social justice leaders. From…
Embracing the Echoes: Celebrating Black British Female Literary Voices
As we commemorate Black History Month, we pay homage to the exceptional Black British female authors who have…
Solidarity in the struggle: Black and Brown women in the 1970s
In the 1970s, Black and Brown women both faced oppression at the intersections of their race and gender…
Embodying Resilience and Vision: Honouring Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow DBE
Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow DBE (15 April 1929 – 9 April 2020) has eternally engraved her values and…
Marcia Rigg: The Resilient Voice of Justice in Modern Britain
Marcia Rigg stands prominently as a resolute symbol of strength and a fervent advocate for justice. Born to…
Harmonious Resonance: Dr. Shirley Thompson’s Symphony of Black Excellence and Cultural Unity
In the realm of musical composition, there exist pioneers like Dr. Shirley Thompson, whose artistry transcends auditory experiences,…
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye: Brushstrokes of Humanity & Beacon of Black Artistic Brilliance
Every brushstroke in the oeuvre of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye sings a song of boundless humanity and poignant narratives. As…
Independent Researcher Promises To Deliver Real Early Windrush History, Not Stories
Independent Researcher Promises To Deliver Real Early Windrush History, Not Stories An independent history researcher and historical musicologist,…
Yinka Shonibare – The Artist Celebrating African Culture and Identity
Yinka Shonibare is a visual artist who has gained international recognition for his vibrant and thought-provoking works of…
Amy Ashwood Garvey: A Trailblazing Pan-Africanist and Advocate for Black Empowerment in the Windrush Generation
There are figures in Black history whose contributions lie hidden in plain sight — known, yet underacknowledged; celebrated,…
Empowering Women of Colour: The Legacy of the Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD)
The Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD) was a pioneering feminist group that emerged in…
WATCH: The Empire of Cricket: A History of West Indies Cricket and its Legendary Players
The West Indies cricket team has a rich history in the world of cricket and is often referred…
