Black British Swing: Caribbean Contribution to British Jazz in the 1930s and 1940s
To jazz followers, however, it meant the arrival of Jamaican alto saxophonist, Joe Harriott and other modern musicians…
Features
WATCH: Hugh Masekela, Father of South African Jazz, Dies
On 23rd January 2019, a dark cloud hangs in South Africa. The father of South African jazz had…
An interview with Dr Kennetta Hammond Perry – Director, Stephen Lawrence Research Centre
The opportunity to shape national and international conversations around tough, complex issues such as institutional racism and social…
Golden Globe actor Idris Elba gives Downing Street talk on diversity in the creative industries
The session, organised in partnership with the British Film Institute, was part of a series of in-house events,…
If you’re interested in making work at The Yard, you’ve come to the right place.
The Yard is about new ideas and voices that need to be heard. We stage stories that aren’t…
The BLK Art Group
The year was 1979 when Britain saw the initial birth of the BLK Art Group. Formed in Wolverhampton…
Nine Night: Nine Questions for Director Roy Alexander Weise
What inspired you to direct Nine Night? Firstly, it is funny as hell. Or heaven. Or purgatory. Depends on…
Reggae Added to UNESCO’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ List
Jamaica submitted Reggae for consideration earlier this year to UNESCO who adds to its Representative List of the…
THE ARTS CLUB SIR KARL JENKINS MUSIC AWARD 2019
The panel, chaired by Sir Karl Jenkins, comprises music educationalist, Carol Barratt, chairman of City Music Society, Leslie…
VOICES
My maternal grandparents were born in Jamaica but my mother was born here. Am I entitled to Jamaica…
Staying Power: Interview with Earl Cameron
For decades the legendary British/Bermudian actor Earl Cameron CBE – who celebrated his 101st birthday on August 8th…
50 years on from the (second) Race Relations Act, and the Runnymede Trust
Of course Powell’s speech was itself a reaction to another important anniversary: the second race relations act, passed…
The Distinguished Black Female Composer Errollyn Wallen MBE
Distinguished Composer Errollyn Wallen MBE has had an illustrious career which is set to continue. An alumna of…
Please support the nomination of John Edmonstone for the new £50.00 note.
The public is being asked to nominate a new face for the £50.00 note. The current for runners…
Black British Film Director & Photographer Simon Frederick talks to Joy Sigaud About His New Groundbreaking Series ” Black Hollywood They’ve Gotta Have Us. “
This feature is a poignant reminder of the painstaking journey that black people everywhere and in every sector…
Selvin Brown – My Civil Service career journey: From Office Filer to Executive Board member
The discrimination and challenges people from BAME backgrounds face has been widely covered. Last year David Lammy MP…
Forum Convened To Explore Options In An #HostileEnvironment And Post #Brexit World
“Last week’s reports in the press of the racial abuse and bullying suffered by a passenger on a…
WATCH: In the shadow of Enoch Powell
The speech combined old fashioned racism (‘wide grinning piccaninnies’) with new forms of racism against those from a…
“Bling Bling” – A Date at The Palace with The Queen
So, after getting over the utter shock of being nominated and awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 2018…
Phillip Rutnam, Permanent Secretary and Race Equality Champion in the Home Office
As the Permanent Secretary and Race Equality Champion in the Home Office, I am pleased that the department…
