Black History Month: celebrating Black women in the Lords
The theme for Black History Month 2023 is ‘Saluting our Sisters’. It highlights the crucial role Black women…
Black History Event Highlights
Blue Plaque to anti-racism activist Claudia Jones
English Heritage will unveil a blue plaque dedicated to journalist and anti-racism activist Claudia Jones later today (5…
Leading with Vision: An Exclusive with Oyebanji (Banji) Adewumi MBE on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at The University of Manchester.
Black History Month is not merely a reflection on the past; it’s also about shining a spotlight on…
RCN Foundation partners with Michelle Cox to launch anti-racism award
RCN Foundation partners with Michelle Cox to launch anti-racism award.This is an annual award aimed at recognizing and…
British Urban Film Festival
The 18th British Urban Film Festival (14 to 20 October) supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced…
Pioneer Reparatory Justice Masters Programme welcomes first students
The double degree MA/MSc in Reparatory Justice is an initiative of the University of Glasgow and The University of…
In Depth with Dr Shantella Sherman, Acumen group
Welcome to the UK. Are there any British traditions or foods you still find strange? Not really. I…
Army Sportswomen – What Can You Achieve? Staff Sergeant Peta-Gaye Mahabeer Thomas
Although she described herself as a ‘tracksuit soldier’ for the first two years of her career, playing mostly…
Audio dramas featuring Black Women Jazz Artists
The audio dramas reimagine a moment in the lives of these two prominent female jazz artists who influenced…
Camden Black Radicals: Saluting Our Sisters
Human rights lawyer, UN Fellow and presenter Priscellia Robinson celebrates the lives of Camden women activists Claudia Jones,…
Black England: A Forgotten Georgian History
Georgian England had a large and distinctive Black community – some prosperous citizens, some newly freed slaves. Their…
Lea Morris
Starting in Bristol on Friday 29 September, renowned African American Soulfolk singer, Lea Morris, will be embarking on a six…
Heart of the Nation In Conversation: Dr Annabel Sowemimo and Carol Leeming
As part of the Migration Museum’s Heart of the Nation exhibition in Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, we…
WATCH: Black History Month – Remember Together
In the rich tapestry of the United Kingdom’s history, the contributions of the Armed Forces from non-white communities…
Fet Gede Feast of the Ancestors
London, UK – The vibrant and culturally diverse neighbourhood of Brixton is set to embrace a new tradition…
In conversation with Louise Hare and De Velma McClymont. In Celebration of Our Sisters
Louise Hare and Dr Velma McClymont will be discussing their writing and taking part in a book signing…
Honouring Ancestors: A Sacred Tradition in Haiti, Africa, and Latin America
This sacred practice is particularly prevalent in Haiti, Africa, and Latin America, where it plays a central role…
Saluting Our Sisters: Commemorating the Outstanding Contributions of Black Women Veterans Louise and Valerie
The Royal British Legion (RBL) is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting the needs of the Armed…
Phillis in London
Phillis Wheatley was born in Africa (most likely in Senegal) in 1753 or 1754. When she was about…
Hackney School Children to Herald Windrush Heroes at the Hackney Empire
Inspired by Flip Fraser’s legendary production: Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame, which was staged at the…
