#BlackHistoryMonth – with Dr Velma McClymont
Join Dr Velma McClymont as she discusses the importance of BHM; the black presence in London pre-20th century;…
Black History Event Highlights
Literary Activism in Contemporary Africa
African writers like Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Chinua Achebe, Obi Wali and poets Christopher Okigbo and Stella Nyanzi have…
Pablo Fanque Blue Plaque Unveiling
Pablo Fanque was the first black circus owner in Britain. He began his own circus in 1842 and…
NHS urges students to consider a nursing career
Already this year, 31,430 people in England have signed up for a nursing degree, and 7,490 have applied…
WATCH: The Gods Are All Here
A chance discovery in an attic sparks a fascinating family story with folk tales and legends that will…
Book Launch: The Psychosis of Whiteness by Kehinde Andrews
Take a step through the looking-glass to a strange land, one where Piers Morgan is a voice worth…
WATCH: Memorial 2007 Annual Lecture hosted by the ICwS
When a nation forgets its past, it’s painfully easy to forget its sins, too. Paterson will address our…
Academic career success: A personal reflection: Black History Month Series
To celebrate Black History Month, Swansea University will be hosting a series of events to focus on different…
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage is delivering a course: Young Archivists
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage is delivering a course over five days that provides an opportunity…
New survey confirms support is key when adopting, with 60% of Black parents viewing non-relatives as family
A survey for the campaign found that almost 60% of Black parents surveyed said their child had non-blood…
Robert Mitchell Live at The Verdict Jazz Club
‘There are two poems by Mr. Mitchell included in the liner notes, both of which show him to…
Detective Superintendent Tanya Wilkins: West Yorkshire Police’s Trailblazing Black Female Leader
Detective Superintendent Tanya Wilkins is one of the highest ranking Black female police officers in the North of…
Saluting Our Sisters! Celebrating Women of Colour
Taking highlights from his books History Through the Black Experience, Simon will explore intriguing stories honouring the significant achievements…
Tippa Irie launches Stick to My Roots in Conversation with Alex Wheatle
In a live filmed event to celebrate the launch of his memoir, Stick to My Roots, Tippa Irie will…
WE DEYA
WE DEYA is a multi-arts, interactive performance combining film, sound, performance poetry, and storytelling. It weaves interview and…
Windrush Family Day – Southwark Celebrates: Here To Stay
Come and celebrate a free family heritage day in the park as Southwark celebrates Windrush’s 75th anniversary –…
Audible and National Theatre release new podcast, New Voices, to platform plays from emerging young writers
Today, National Theatre and Audible have released a new podcast, New Voices, featuring ten plays from shortlisted and winning New…
Black Culture Market
This is an indoor, face-to-face event that supports emerging entrepreneurs & new black businesses of African & Caribbean…
Greg Bunbury
Greg will share his learning, challenges and insights following completion of the first phase of the Black Outdoor…
Mannington Book Bash: Lemn Sissay
The opening night of the Book Bash continues with one of the great stars of contemporary writing —…
