#BeyondOctober : Closing the Ethnicity Pay Gap
During an interview about the latest release of ‘A Colour Purple’ actress Taraji P. Henson broke down in…
Black History Features
Refugee who ‘ran for his life’ when the Ukraine war broke out celebrates graduating with a psychology masters from Coventry University
Anuoluwapo Ojo, known as Anu, received his offer letter from Coventry University just two days before the war…
Elevate the Future: Join Gloucestershire University as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
We have an exiting opportunity for a collaborative and strategic Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to join our executive…
Sgt Yamikani Guba “It’s all about selfless commitment”
The Royal Horse Artillery gunner had the chance to compete for Malawi in the London 2012 Olympics, but…
Capital unites to promote voting system changes and boost registration among under-represented Londoners
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has launched a campaign to help all eligible Londoners access their right to…
Twenty-Eight Pounds Ten Shillings: A Windrush Story by Tony Fairweather
After World War Two England was on her knees, so the call went out to the British Empire…
Stamped from the Beginning Documentary: Disrupting the narrative!
Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams brings Dr. Kendi’s book to the screen. Williams’ documentary adaptation uses vivid animations…
Exposing the Shadows of British Colonial Rule in Kenya: A Legacy of Atrocities
The era of British colonial rule in Kenya is a sombre chapter in the nation’s history, marred by…
WATCH: Improving Policing for Black People in West Yorkshire
Created in partnership with Black community groups across the region, the plan sets out a range of actions…
Empowering Black Women in Business: Sydney Hudson’s Inspiring Journey in the UK
Sydney Hudson’s aim is to support businesses and individuals in achieving financial independence. This article celebrates the…
Cpl Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah – AGC ‘From British soldier to International Gospel Singer’
When we think of having two jobs nowadays, we might think of having a side hustle – a…
Army Sportswomen – What Can You Achieve: Staff Sergeant Angelique James
Staff Sergeant Angelique James joined the Army in 2003 from Jamaica after a friend recommended it as a…
From Humble St to Harley St. A Journey of Financial Empowerment
My story begins as a black woman born to Windrush parents during the sixties. Raised in an inner-city…
Heroines of the Horizon: Celebrating the Unveiled Power of African Women in the Journey Towards Independence
The African narrative, resplendent with its tales of struggle and triumph, often unfolds through the prism of male…
Children in care need more people from our community
For Black History Month this year, Active Care Solutions (ACS), a cultural and faith-based foster care agency with services…
From Enslavement to Empowerment: The Remarkable Journey of Sojourner Truth
Iconic speeches have often played important parts in world events. Perhaps the most famous in Black history was…
Unveiling the Unvarnished Legacy of Harriet Tubman: A Tribute to a Tenacious Freedom Fighter
In my first post for BHM 2023, I looked again at the story of Rosa Parks. Today, I…
Pearl Connor-Mogotsi: A Pioneer in African Caribbean Arts and Wartime Activism
Pearl Cynthia Nunez, later known as Pearl Connor-Mogotsi, was born on 13 May 1924, in Diego Martin, Trinidad….
Karen Blackett: A Guiding Light in British Media and Beyond
Karen Blackett has established herself as a formidable figure not just within the British media landscape but also…
Diane Abbott: A Lifelong Commitment to Advocacy and Change
From her early days to her influential role in the British Parliament, Diane Abbott’s life has been a…
