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,…
Inspirational Women
Nanny of the Maroons: A Legacy of Unyielding Resistance and Visionary Leadership
Nanny of the Maroons stands as a prominent figure in Jamaican and Caribbean history, embodying the spirit of…
Inspire Inclusion: Elevating the Voices of Black British Women
As we embrace the theme of “Inspire Inclusion” for International Women’s Day 2024, it becomes crucial to shine…
Cpl Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah – AGC ‘From British soldier to International Gospel Singer’
When we think of having two jobs nowadays, we might think of having a side hustle – a…
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…
From Enslavement to Empowerment: The Remarkable Journey of Sojourner Truth
Iconic speeches have often played important parts in world events. Perhaps the most famous in Black history was…
Unveiling the Unvarnished Legacy of Harriet Tubman: A Tribute to a Tenacious Freedom Fighter
In my first post for BHM 2023, I looked again at the story of Rosa Parks. Today, I…
Pearl Connor-Mogotsi: A Pioneer in African Caribbean Arts and Wartime Activism
Pearl Cynthia Nunez, later known as Pearl Connor-Mogotsi, was born on 13 May 1924, in Diego Martin, Trinidad….
Karen Blackett: A Guiding Light in British Media and Beyond
Karen Blackett has established herself as a formidable figure not just within the British media landscape but also…
Diane Abbott: A Lifelong Commitment to Advocacy and Change
From her early days to her influential role in the British Parliament, Diane Abbott’s life has been a…
Baroness Doreen Lawrence: A Mother’s Campaign for Justice
Doreen Delceita Lawrence was born in Clarendon, Jamaica, in 1952. At the age of nine, she and her…
Mojisola Kareem-Elufowoju, Artistic Director, CEO and founder of Utopia Theatre
Mojisola launched Utopia Theatre with a vision and mission to empower and engage African communities, support emerging artists…
Honouring Our Trailblazing Sister: The Inspiring Journey of Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu”
In a world where heroes often wear capes, Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu chose a nurse’s uniform as…
The Bibi Crew – A beacon of sisterhood
In 1991, seven creative black women founded the first ever Black British female comedy troupe called the Bibi crew….
Dame Shirley Bassey: An Iconic Voice
Dame Shirley Bassey stands as an enduring symbol of talent, resilience, and groundbreaking achievement in the music industry….
Saluting Donna Karen Fraser OBE: A Trailblazer on the Track and Beyond
Every October, as we celebrate the immense contributions and achievements of its Black community during Black History Month….
Lauretta Boston
Lauretta Boston was born in October 1922 in Paddington West London. She first started playing the piano at…
We Salute You, Jessica Huntley: A Pioneering Beacon of Black History and Publishing in Britain
Within the rich tapestry of Black British history, certain individuals shine as guiding lights, illuminating the path of…
Stella Dadzie: A Vigilant Voice of Empowerment and Resistance
Stella Dadzie was born in 1952 in London, United Kingdom, to a white English mother and a Ghanaian…
Carmen Munroe: Illuminating the British Arts Through Talent, Advocacy, and Legacy
Carmen Munroe, a native of Berbice, Guyana, born on 12 November 1932, has woven a tapestry of remarkable…
