The History of the Kingdom of Dahomey
Situated in western Africa, the kingdom of Dahomey (or Abomey in its earliest years) was formed by a…
Black History Features
My Mother, Jamaica, Windrush and Me
The article said that it took 13 years for the victim to be recognised as a legal citizen….
“CELEBRATING OUR SISTERHOOD – A DEBT TO ALL OUR MOTHERS”
From a personal and professional standpoint, and within my incredible journey from the streets to the stadiums of…
DMU to help businesses recruit, retain and promote more BAME staff
Leicester’s Future Leaders is a three-year programme to increase the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic graduates…
WATCH: Intranquilities – A portrait of how contemporary Haitian artists
After overthrowing the French colonial rule in 1804, Haiti became the first Black-led republic. The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)…
FRONTLINE: BE THE DIFFERENCE
Social work is a leadership profession in which you must inspire, persuade and empathise with others. That’s why…
The UK Must First Look Inward When Addressing Football Racism
The image of Bulgaria captain Ivelin Popov, cutting a forlorn and helpless figure when pleading with the fans…
Today’s Modern Army has Roots in Caribbean Bravery
Despite this significant contribution by many thousands of soldiers, recognition of their bravery and sacrifice has been limited…
How Black Soldiers Helped Britain in First World War
WALTER TULL has become the most celebrated black British soldier of the First World War. He enlisted in…
Muli Amaye
When I was younger, I was led to believe that as a person of colour, everything I did…
100 Great Black Britons
Frustrated by the widespread and continuing exclusion of the black British community from the mainstream popular conception of…
WATCH: FACES | VOICES
In many regions of the world, ‘anthropology’ is a dirty word. Accused of being the handmaiden of colonialism…
Parliament and the British Slave Trade
By the end of the 17th century Parliament, with Royal support and backing, had supervised the development of…
An image to Inspire by a beloved Son
A much hackneyed phrase for sure, but there should never be a dearth of Windrush-era images and accounts…
Give for your community this Black History Month
Michelle Hemmings from Birmingham knows exactly what it’s like to wait for an organ transplant. Michelle, 47, waited…
Africa before Transatlantic Enslavement
The African continent is now recognised as the birthplace of humanity and the cradle of civilization. We still…
Cherron Inko-Tariah “The Women who inspire me”
This quote is by one of my favourite heroines, Harriet Tubman. Tubman exhibits all the qualities I admire…
INALA to play Royal Albert Hall for one night only
INALA, the critically acclaimed South African Dance-Musical sensation, will celebrate World Ballet Day on Wednesday 23 October with…
Baroness Lawrence : There’s no halo, just say hello
After yet another unprecedented night [and early morning] of political swings and roundabouts, I find myself at the…
BHM Interviews Shereen Morgan, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Centrica
Centrica is a global energy company how important is it to have a diverse workforce in today world?…
