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…
Authors and Historians
Marking Notting Hill Carnival @ 60* With A Reflective Review Of Tom Vague’s 2-Part Books
Getting It Straight In Notting Hill Gate Pt 1 1066-1966/Pt 2 1966-2026 (Tom Vague; PortobelloRadio) By Kwaku BBM…
Why Toni Morrison Matters Beyond the USA
Toni Morrison is frequently described as an American writer, as though geography alone might contain the reach of…
Linton Kwesi Johnson: The Revolutionary Poet and Cultural Activist
Linton Kwesi Johnson’s name is synonymous with revolutionary poetry and cultural activism. As a pioneering voice in dub…
Exploring the Legacy of Andrea Levy: A Groundbreaking Writer of the Black British Experience
Andrea Levy was born on March 7, 1956, in London, England, to Jamaican parents who migrated to Britain…
Phillis Wheatley in London
In the summer of 1773, Phillis Wheatley arrived in London. A poet since the age of 12, Phillis…
Embracing the Echoes: Celebrating Black British Female Literary Voices
As we commemorate Black History Month, we pay homage to the exceptional Black British female authors who have…
Independent Researcher Promises To Deliver Real Early Windrush History, Not Stories
Independent Researcher Promises To Deliver Real Early Windrush History, Not Stories An independent history researcher and historical musicologist,…
Alex Wheatle: The Brixton-born Novelist and Champion of Diversity and Social Justice
Alex Wheatle was born in Brixton, South London, in 1963. His parents were Jamaican immigrants, and he grew…
Exploring the Stories of Black British Authors: A Journey Through Race, Identity, and Belonging
From Zadie Smith to Bernardine Evaristo, black British authors have been making waves in the literary world for…
Africanism in Linton Kwesi Johnson’s Early Poetry
Afro-Caribbean and Black British dub poets, as represented by Jamaican-born Linton Kwesi Johnson, take heed of their artistic…
Proud to be Who I Am… Black, a Londoner and a Fighter
I have never thought of myself as exceptional or inspirational. I had also never thought of myself as…
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…
BLACK LIVES RECLAIMED TO MATTER
The Black Lives Matter movement has contributed to many positive things. This includes the work being done by…
Marcus Garvey: 80 Years On… And The Significance Of August In The Pan-Africanist Calendar
Marcus Garvey: 80 Years On… And The Significance Of August In The Pan-Africanist Calendar Aug. 15 2020 update…
Too Much Time On Your Hands? Watch The ‘Noughts + Crosses’ TV Series
Most of us literally have time on our hands, as a consequence of the government’s stay at home…
Black British Female Authors you should read
While a great novel is a great novel regardless of race or gender, BHM 365 wants to call…
