Black History Month: celebrating Black women in the Lords
The theme for Black History Month 2023 is ‘Saluting our Sisters’. It highlights the crucial role Black women…
Inspirational Women
Sisterhood in Business
When we embarked on running a business together, we had no idea we would be where we are…
Phillis Wheatley in London
In the summer of 1773, Phillis Wheatley arrived in London. A poet since the age of 12, Phillis…
Army Sportswomen – What Can You Achieve? Staff Sergeant Peta-Gaye Mahabeer Thomas
Although she described herself as a ‘tracksuit soldier’ for the first two years of her career, playing mostly…
Celebrating Extraordinary Contributions: Wonderful Welsh Women in Black History
Resilience, Dedication, and Community Impact: Stories of Betty Campbell, Vernesta Cyril, Professor Uzo Iwobi, and Roma Taylor …
Saluting Dr. Samantha Tross: A Visionary in Orthopaedic Surgery
In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight the phenomenal Dr. Samantha Tross, a renowned British consultant surgeon…
Baroness Rosalind Howells of St Davids: The Guardian of Equality and Beacon of Change
Embarking from Grenada Baroness Howells’s journey is intertwined with the lush and serene beauty of St Davids, Grenada. Her…
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…
Marcia Rigg: The Resilient Voice of Justice in Modern Britain
Marcia Rigg stands prominently as a resolute symbol of strength and a fervent advocate for justice. Born to…
Harmonious Resonance: Dr. Shirley Thompson’s Symphony of Black Excellence and Cultural Unity
In the realm of musical composition, there exist pioneers like Dr. Shirley Thompson, whose artistry transcends auditory experiences,…
Army Sportswomen – What Can You Achieve? Craftsman Shema Wright
Although she has been in the British Army for less than four years, Craftsman Shema Wright has made…
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…
Beryl McBurnie and the West Indian Ballet Company: Pioneers of Caribbean Dance and Culture
Beryl McBurnie was born on November 2, 1915, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She was the…
From the Stage to the Screen: Celebrating British Black Actresses
From the early 20th century to the present day, these actresses have fought against racism and discrimination to…
Breaking Barriers: The Career of Elisabeth Welch, Broadway Star and Film Actress
Elisabeth Welch was born on February 27, 1904, in New York City. Her mother was of African-American and…
Exploring the Life and Work of Beverley Bryan: British-Jamaican Activist, Writer, and Educator
Beverley Bryan is a British-Jamaican educator, writer, and activist who co-authored the book “Heart of the Race: Black…
Harriet Tubman’s Impact on American History: From the Underground Railroad to Women’s Suffrage
Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross in 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, into a family of enslaved African…
Black British women in science
Black British women have historically faced significant challenges and obstacles in accessing education and career opportunities, particularly in…
Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon
Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon is a British computer scientist, mathematician, and social entrepreneur. She was born on July 27,…
