British Black Music Month 2026 Recommended Book: ‘Black Music In Britain Vol. 2: Children Of The Ghetto’ (Kevin Le Gendre; Peepal Tree)
British Black Music Month 2026 Recommended Book: ‘Black Music In Britain Vol. 2: Children Of The Ghetto’ (Kevin…
African History
Queen Nzinga Mbande: The Unyielding Beacon of Resistance and Sovereignty
Queen Nzinga Mbande stands as one of the most extraordinary monarchs in African history, renowned for her intelligence,…
Desmond Tutu: The Voice of Justice and Beacon of Hope in the Struggle Against Apartheid
Desmond Tutu’s journey from a modest upbringing in apartheid South Africa to an internationally revered leader in the…
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…
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…
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…
Notting Hill Carnival 2023 Photo Reportage
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Independent Researcher Promises To Deliver Real Early Windrush History, Not Stories
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WATCH: The Vision of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta: Economic Development, Unity, and Pan-Africanism
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was a visionary leader who played a significant role in shaping Kenya’s history and identity….
The Mali Empire
In 1324, a ruler from West Africa crossed the Sahara on pilgrimage to Mecca. His name was Mansa…
The Mau Mau movement
The Mau Mau rebellion was a response to decades of British colonialism and the land grabbing policies that…
Africans commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Congressional Coalition of Africans in the Diaspora (CCAD), cordially invites you to our Dr. Martin Luther King…
The History Of Encyclopedias On African History: Dispelling “Dark Continent” Myths
The blurb for the encyclopedia in part read: “The Africa Factbook is a response to 500 years of…
Where is Black African life in London?
If you know the modern city, then you will know that it is at once everywhere and nowhere;…
African History Month Discussion Paper 5
African History Isn’t A One Off, But A Continuation Kwame P Aboagye This month Africans in Britain will…
Zoom This Monday Into London’s Wonderful And Varied Representations Of Africans And History
History consultant Kwaku presents a fun, inclusive, interactive, family-friendly journey of discovery of African history and representations across…
Rationale For Devising The 100 Books In 5 Minutes Test
Rationale For Devising The 100 Books In 5 Minutes Test I’m writing this post mainly for two reasons…
There Are Some Encouraging Moves To Do With British African History In Academia, But Can What Is Happening On The Community Level Be Ignored?
“Be not arrogant because of your knowledge. Take counsel with the ignorant as well as with the wise….
BTWSC/African Histories Revisited Return To Deliver Monday Xtra History Plus Sessions In Nov.- Dec.
Pan-London voluntary group BTWSC/African Histories Revisited and related associations expect to productively occupy your Mondays in November to…
Confronting Afriphobia.
British society, with its organisations, establishments and those who lead them, cannot change the past. They could however…
