We Wouldn’t Write ‘Afro-Caribbean’ Today, But Is ‘People Of Colour’ OK Now?
Whilst we won’t be there to formally take issue with the “Descent” part of its name, we’ve inputted…
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ECU subscribing institutions win awards at the Guardian University Awards 2017
The fifth annual Guardian University Awards took place in London on Wednesday 29 March 2017 to recognise outstanding…
Darcus Howe dies age 74
The writer and broadcaster campaigned for black rights for more than 50 years and organised the 1981 Black…
Exhibition pays homage to black community campaign following the New Cross Fire tragedy
Exhibition pays homage to a seminal campaign by the black community in the face of press and public…
Brexit Britain deports another 32 Jamaican citizens
A woman whose leave to remain in Britain was revoked after 25 years in the country because of…
Save Sam’s Shots – Film archive of Brixton life since 1960
Clovis Salmon aka ‘Sam the Wheels’ a first generation migrant from Jamaica and an ex-Pentecostal minister. Sam documented the lives…
The Origins of Black History – An Interview with Akyaaba Addai-Sebo
The inspiration for Black History Month came from an incident that happened at the GLC where I worked…
Hear What and Ting: Tribute to Caribbean jazz star Raf Robertson
Hussey (Sirius XM, Newstalk 93FM) based in Maryland USA, has just released the well-received podcast titled, ‘Hear What…
Why We Feature A Plethora Of Political Figures
Black people (from African and Caribbean backgrounds) make up around 12% of the national population here in the…
WATCH: Why Lekiddo Lord of the Lobsters should be made Christmas No 1
“I wanted to bring back a Christmas song that people could get involved in,” says Lekiddo. “It has…
The stories that matter in Black History Month
Mental health is stigmatising already, but if you are from a black or ethnic minority its weight can…
Students Pursue Passion for Cooking as Finalists of Regional Competition Are Announced
After several months of internal heats within secondary schools across the region, the successful finalists’ and their dishes…
WATCH: An interview with hip hop artist Akala
Akala starts the conversation discussing the difference between racism in America versus there in the UK . Then…
Kick It Out – Tackling racism and discrimination within English football
Starting life as a small independent charity, the ‘Let’s Kick Racism Out of Football’ campaign was established in…
Black History Month Wales
The National Assembly for Wales is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its…
WATCH: Black History Month Poem for 2016 – Captivity by Gita Jaggan
A cry for mercy Whispers if fear Those were the voices Of the yester year He had just…
Welcome to this year’s National Black History Month
Over the past twelve months, our community has grown thanks to your help and it means that you…
Black History Month Message Keith Vaz MP
Black History Month shines an important spotlight on Black and minority ethnic communities in the UK and celebrates…
Black History Month Message from Tim Farron MP
This year, more so than others, the significance of Black History Month cannot be overlooked. Following the referendum…
Dalton Grant: A Champion In Our Time
As a four-time British High Jump Champion and three time Olympian; which would you say is the highlight…
