Gladys Mae West: Mapping a Legacy Beyond the Stars
Gladys Mae West’s name may not be as well-known as the technology she helped create, but her contributions…
Black History Features
Elijah McCoy: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
When you hear the phrase “the real McCoy,” it’s likely a reference to something genuine, authentic, or of…
Paul Boateng: Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies
There are moments in history when the course shifts, when a figure emerges who doesn’t just walk through…
12 Black Authors to Buy for Your Children This Christmas
Christmas is the season of imagination. It’s the time when we give not just gifts but the seeds…
Queen Nanny: The Iconic Leader of the Maroons
Her leadership during the First Maroon War not only safeguarded the autonomy of the Maroon communities but also…
Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: Kamala Harris and the Legacy of Black Leadership
As America heads to the polls next month, the world watches a historic moment unfold. Among the candidates…
John Anthony La Rose : A Pillar of Cultural Reclamation
As we commemorate Black History Month, it’s vital to honour the life and legacy of John Anthony La…
A Personal Reflection: Fatherhood in the black community
Despite the rhetoric, fatherhood in the black community (for me) isn’t shrouded in absenteeism. The majority of the men…
Reclaiming the Narrative of a Continent
This external narrative has perpetuated stereotypes and misconceptions, overshadowing the true story of a continent teeming with diversity,…
From Enslavement to Royal Court: The Remarkable Journey of Sara Forbes Bonetta
Some people from the past lived lives so unlikely that even when the documentary evidence is in front…
The Berlin Conference: Africa’s Partition and the Birth of Pan-Africanism
In the winter of 1884, European diplomats gathered in the grand drawing rooms of Berlin to divide the…
Unveiling Heroism: Nicole Avant on Bringing The Six Triple Eight to the Screen
In celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to explore The Six Triple Eight, a film set…
The Inspiring Legacy of Reverend Sybil Phoenix OBE
In a world where the winds of history often blow harshly on those least able to protect themselves,…
Winifred Atwell – The Piano Virtuoso Who Broke Barriers and Won Hearts
Winifred Atwell wasn’t just a pianist; she was a force of nature. In a post-war Britain that was…
Sgt Sidney Cornell – Second World War Heroism
This year saw marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in the Second World War, when…
Community Man Bows Out Of Self-Organised Events With A Slate Of Events In October In London This African History Month
Having interrupted what was supposed to be his sabbatical year, independent history researcher and historical musicologist Kwaku has…
Roma Taylor BEM – Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps
Ever since childhood, Roma has demonstrated that she has a big heart, and a determination to help others….
Cliff Walker BEM, MBE
Cliff Walker was born on Antigua in 1941. In 1954, Cliff’s mother moved to the UK for work….
Angie Greaves: Reclaiming Narratives and Breaking Barriers in UK Broadcast Media
As we celebrate Black History Month 2024, the theme of “Reclaiming Narratives” invites us to reflect on the…
The Westmaas Family
George Hamilton Westmaas and his wife Winifred raised eight boys in Georgetown, Guyana (then British Guiana). George’s grandson,…
