Malcolm X: Britain’s Forgotten Encounter and Its Enduring Legacy
This visit, though often overlooked by mainstream historical narratives, provided a critical reflection on the state of race…
Civil Rights Movement
Paul Stephenson: – The Quiet Revolutionary
On a damp spring morning in 1963, Bristol’s buses rolled through the city half-empty. Passengers stayed away. The…
Roy Hackett: The Quiet Force Who Changed Britain
In the long struggle against racism in Britain, some names are celebrated in headlines while others work quietly,…
Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice of Conscience, Vision of Freedom
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not only the most recognisable leader of the American Civil Rights Movement,…
Malcolm X: A Voice That Still Echoes in Britain
Malcolm X was assassinated on 21 February 1965 in New York City, at just 39 years old. His…
A. Philip Randolph – The American Voice That Spoke to Britain
There is a rhythm in history, a steady beat born of people who refuse to bow. A. Philip…
Miriam Makeba and Stokely Carmichael: Early Lives, Meeting, and Legacy
Miriam Makeba and Stokely Carmichael were two of the most significant figures in the global fight against racial…
W. E. B. Du Bois: A Life of Intellectual Revolution and Activism
W. E. B. Du Bois was born on 23 February 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a small New…
Claudette Colvin: The Teenage Revolutionary Who Ignited a Movement
In the spring of 1955, when the streets of Montgomery, Alabama, were still divided by the sharp lines…
Bayard Rustin: A Gay Man in the Civil Rights Movement.
Bayard Rustin was an unsung hero whose indomitable spirit and relentless dedication carved a pivotal path in the…
Seated for Justice, Riding for Freedom: The Impact of Sit-ins and Freedom Rides (1960-1961)
As we honour Black History Month in the USA, it is essential to delve into the impactful events…
WATCH: A Legacy of Courage and Wisdom: Malcolm X’s 1964 Oxford Union Debate
Malcolm X’s name is one that resonates beyond history books. His legacy, a blend of courage, wisdom, and…
WATCH: Defiant Steps Forward: The Little Rock Nine and Their Indelible Mark on Civil Rights History
As we observe Black History Month in the United States, it is vital to reflect on the moments…
WATCH: A Rally for Equality: The March on Washington and Its Enduring Impact on Civil Rights
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is vital to pause and reflect on the profound moments in…
WATCH: The Selma to Montgomery Marches and Their Lasting Legacy in Civil Rights History
As Black History Month is commemorated in the USA, it is imperative to reflect on pivotal moments that…
Saluting Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow A Windrush Generation Trailblazer for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Britain
Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow 15 April 1929 – 9 April 2020) left an indelible mark on British society…
Embodying Resilience and Vision: Honouring Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow DBE
Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow DBE (15 April 1929 – 9 April 2020) has eternally engraved her values and…
Amy Ashwood Garvey: A Trailblazing Pan-Africanist and Advocate for Black Empowerment in the Windrush Generation
There are figures in Black history whose contributions lie hidden in plain sight — known, yet underacknowledged; celebrated,…
Empowering Women of Colour: The Legacy of the Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD)
The Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD) was a pioneering feminist group that emerged in…
When Malcolm X took on British Racism
Marshall Street was an unassuming, unexceptional street in Smethwick, in the west Midlands. Its terraced houses were not…
