The Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963
The Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963 arose from the refusal of the Bristol Omnibus Company to employ black…
Black History Features
Billy Strachan (1921- 1998)
Born in Jamaica as William Arthur Watkin Strachan, Billy left school in December 1939 with a desire to…
English rugby is getting less white, but not much less posh
Bleary-eyed English rugby fans crowed into pubs around Twickenham last Saturday to watch England v Wales, one of the…
To end racial discrimination, we must start in the workplace
Many of us will have made New Year’s Resolutions this year. Some of us will take up new…
WATCH: Malcolm X. Oxford University Union Debate in1964
In November 1964, Malcolm X ended a tour of Africa, where he had passed through a dozen different…
Patrick Nelson (1916-1963)
His mother was Gertrude Nelson. Patrick first came to Britain in 1937 after training as a hotel valet…
David Oluwale: New Leeds bridge named after race harassment victim
Work has started on a Leeds footbridge commemorating a man who died after being racially harassed by police….
How Olive Morris Fought for Black Women’s Rights in Britain
Overlooked No More: How Olive Morris Fought for Black Women’s Rights in Britain. In the 27 years, she…
Archbishop Desmond Tutu in his own words
He did not hesitate to use humour and anger to express his values and outrage. Black History…
Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu (1931-2021)
Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu was the smiling and laughing South African archbishop whose irrepressible personality won him…
The World remembers Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
He gained prominence through his work as a human rights campaigner. In 1984, he was awarded the Nobel…
Half a million streams for Bianca Rose
In 2017 British/Jamaican/Nigerian singer-songwriter Bianca Rose released her debut album ‘No Fear Here’, which has to date received…
WATCH: Stunned silence
This incredible level of competition and commitment – over one of the greatest seasons ever – was always…
Ariyon Bakare – From the East End to the National Theatre.
He grew up in the East End of London and was brought up by his Nigerian father. After…
Clive Sullivan- Rugby’s First Black Captain
A Great Britain and Wales international winger, he played with both Hull and Hull Kingston Rovers in his…
When England taught the Yanks how to treat their African Americans
In preparation for the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare on 6 June 1944, the American’s…
Adjoa Andoh perhaps better known worldwide as Lady Danbury
Adjoa Andoh, was born in Bristol, England. She is a very successful actress, working in British film, television,…
WATCH: Top paediatrician answers your questions on Covid-19 and flu vaccines for children
In September, the UK’s Chief Medical Officers recommended vaccinating all 12 to 15 year olds with a first…
History Consultant In Search Of Brent Mother And Son Who Inspired Black History Month In The UK
History consultant Kwaku‘s next Xtra History Session on Zoom on Monday Nov. 29 is entitled ‘The True History…
“Seeing the smiles on patients faces is truly the best thing.”
After deciding she wanted a career in medicine, Deborah Olusanya joined the NHS Trust’s Volunteers Programme, hoping the…
