Birmingham Black History Month: The Legacy Centre of Excellence
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Black History Features
CREATING A POSITIVE FUTURE FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
In these difficult and challenging times, especially for young people from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds. The importance of…
A Call to Action to support our communities
I was born in Guyana and have worked in the NHS as an occupational therapist, joining Health Advisory…
WATCH: In the midst of a pandemic, adoption is firmly in the hearts of our communities
As we enter Black History Month, we and the world instinctively reflect and celebrate the positive things within black communities. It is widely known in black communities that…
WELCOME TO THE 2020 EDITION OF THE ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH MAGAZINE
We are delighted to present you with an 84 page magazine full of great interviews and articles which…
Why is there a lack of BAME referees in the Premier League?
In the 2019-20 season, there was not a single Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) referee in the…
Sergeant Nikanori Oming – The Unforgettable WWII hero from Uganda, East Africa
My beloved Grandfather Nikanori Oming, was one of the fifteen children born to Bua Aryec and Atim Alito…
My personal reflection on the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement during Lockdown 2020
“Race doesn’t really exist for you because it has never been a barrier. Black folks don’t have that…
‘Order Of St Michael And St George Insignia Image Is Racist And Afriphobic, And Must Go!’ Petition Launched
Oct. 2 2020 Click here to sign petition. So, it’s the start of October, which in the United…
The march of the Far-Right in the penal system
The Professional Trades Union for Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers (POA) is the largest UK union in…
My 2020 Reflections by Donna Fraser
In December 2018, Croydon Borough Council awarded her the Freedom of the Borough, the highest civic honour a…
Black History Month at National Museums Liverpool
A time to come together, to celebrate, learn, think and to ACT. Black History is British History. National…
This month we celebrate the huge achievements of Black Britons and the Black community.
I have immense admiration for the Black Britons who have helped shaped our country’s history and culture. Iconic…
Omitted from History: Asquith Xavier
Not many will have heard the name Asquith Xavier, nor will they be aware of how the brave family man who faced racial…
The Rise of Systemic Racism in Europe
The first quarter of this year saw the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus in China which spread to…
Allyship – A Simple Act of Solidarity
Looking back, I never made a conscious decision to become an ally to the BAME community (as no one…
Dzagbele Matilda Asante – I Was Nursing In The UK Before Windrush And The NHS
The prevalent Windrush narrative belies the fact that there were African nurses born in Britain or from Africa…
Remembering John Myers (1893-1915): – A Nigerian victim of the sinking of the SS Falaba
I first read about John Myers about five years ago and have always been interested in him. He…
The difficulties of securing funding as a person of colour – treading a different path
The problem with BAME is that it lumps everyone who’s non-white together in one category. Never mind if…
Interrogating The Language Of Identity And Decolonisation
Words are not merely tools to describe things, ideas or concepts. Words often come with loaded meaning. At…
