Cherron Inko-Tariah “The Women who inspire me”
This quote is by one of my favourite heroines, Harriet Tubman. Tubman exhibits all the qualities I admire…
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Lord Herman Ouseley
They duly and loyally responded to the “mother country”, many having served in the allied forces during that…
Brendon Batson recalls his younger years in England on National Windrush Day 2020
My brother and I first came to England in April 1962, when I was nine and he was…
Organisations need to take real action against racism
I waited a little anxiously on the stage as the chair of the conference stood at the podium…
7 Actions to Change the History Curriculum
British history is part of a global story, one shaped by migration, race, and the legacies of imperialism….
Petition for the inclusion of black history in the curriculum
I’ve been working with my peers, Elizabeth and Layla to raise awareness through a petition for changes to…
Joy Warmington – When no one’s looking
I have been silent. Not because I haven’t been affected by all that has happened, but because I…
Rhammel O’Dwyer-Afflick – Black Lives Matter, Always.
Devastated by the crippling pain of racist injustice. It was difficult to coin these words because it feels…
Blam! Pow! BAME Advocates African Identity Group, Which Acknowledges An MP And A Community Group For Using AAME
To mark Africa Day/African Liberation Day, UK-based African identity campaign group TAOBQ (The African Or Black Question), in…
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…
The Politics Of Racism, Terminologies And Imagery
The Politics Of Racism, Terminologies And Imagery 2023 Update: WhatsApp TikTok: #AfriphobiaAndApartheid1 Monday March 20 2023, 6.30-8.30pm GMT…
Can Britain Regain Its Pre-eminence As Reggae Industry’s Number One Destination? Asks Kwaku
Today, most young people and adults with short memories, are likely to find it hard to believe that…
WATCH: World AIDS Day 2019 message from UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima
As the epidemic raged through our countries, cities, villages, women held communities together and bore the higher burden…
“CELEBRATING OUR SISTERHOOD – A DEBT TO ALL OUR MOTHERS”
From a personal and professional standpoint, and within my incredible journey from the streets to the stadiums of…
Muli Amaye
When I was younger, I was led to believe that as a person of colour, everything I did…
Scratchylus – My beautiful mother Gwendolyn taught me grace, manners, diligence, and to always work towards your goal in life.
The woman who has inspired me most in my life would have to be my beautiful mother Gwendolyn…
An image to Inspire by a beloved Son
A much hackneyed phrase for sure, but there should never be a dearth of Windrush-era images and accounts…
Black History Month: A Time to Discover our History
It’s a time to discover and honour people who fought for and laid the foundations for the rights…
BRINGING THE BRITISH ARMY’S BLACK HISTORY TO LIFE
Black History Month plays a key role, raising awareness of the contribution black people have made to our…
Black Women should be Seen and Heard
This year, Black History Month Leicester’s theme is Archiving the Past, Reflecting the Future, recognising the history and…
