America at 250: A Black Man’s Reflection on Pride, Pain, and Possibility
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the first word that comes to mind is contradiction. I feel pride…
Opinion
Windrush Day: Justice Must Mean More Than Commemoration
Windrush Day is a time to honour the courage, contribution and legacy of the Windrush generation. It is…
Dr. Carter G. Woodson: The Historian Who Refused to Let History Forget
In the early decades of the twentieth century, when Black history was distorted, marginalised, or ignored entirely within…
Standing Firm Against Populism’s War on Anti-Racism
Anti-racism has slipped out of fashion. In classrooms, conversations about race are smoothed over to avoid discomfort. On…
Standing Firm in Power and Pride: Tributes to Lord Herman Ouseley
Lord Herman George Ouseley (1945–2024) was a pioneer of justice, equity, and inclusion whose vision helped reshape modern…
Big Black Bast*rd — My Story
At the heart of the book is my identity as a child of the Windrush generation. My parents’…
Black History Month is a time to celebrate our resilience, honour our stories, and reaffirm our unbreakable commitment to justice.
I’ve always said my journey into politics was forged in the NHS, where I worked as a district…
Standing Firm in Power and Pride
Black History Month is always a moment to pause. A time for all to honour those who came…
Leeds Playhouse Reflection: To Kill a Mockingbird and the Role of Racial Hierarchies
As someone who has participated in scriptwriting and acting on stage – the staging is such a significant…
Ubuntu : restoring power and reclaiming pride
Ubuntu reflects a deep belief in a shared humanity, emphasizing; compassion, community and interdependence, made possible through mutual…
Windrush – Britain’s Promise and Britain’s Betrayal
The story of the Windrush generation is the story of Britain itself. It is a story of call…
The Role of Students in the Study and Research of Black History
Across the United Kingdom, students are playing a vital and often transformative role in the study and research…
Living And Travelling With Darcus Beese’s Memoir, ‘Rebel With A Cause’
Living And Travelling With Darcus Beese’s Memoir, ‘Rebel With A Cause’ Last August, whilst coming from the Black…
Reclaiming the Narrative (Part II)
Exploring this year’s theme of “Reclaiming Narratives”, I invite everyone to consider their role in shaping a more…
Reclaiming Our Narratives – A Legacy of Change (Part I)
For me, BHM is not just a cultural moment, but a deeply personal call to action. My grandfather,…
Celebrating and Protecting Our Hair History: The Halo Collective’s Black Hair Revolution
The Halo Code explicitly protects students and staff who come to school with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated…
Nursing in the UK: celebrating our diverse past, present and future
The history of nursing in the UK is an incredible story dating back centuries, rich with nursing staff…
Unveiling Hidden Histories: The Journey of Black History Studies
I founded Black History Studies in 2006 with my husband, Mark, to teach Black History and Black Studies…
A Personal Reflection: Fatherhood in the black community
Despite the rhetoric, fatherhood in the black community (for me) isn’t shrouded in absenteeism. The majority of the men…
Reclaiming the Narrative of a Continent
This external narrative has perpetuated stereotypes and misconceptions, overshadowing the true story of a continent teeming with diversity,…
