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Back Babas Emmanuel or Emma as he is called was born infected with HIV. He doesn’t remember his parents as they died when he was a young boy. At the age of fifteen this terrible disease began to defeat him. Compassion a non-governmental organization stepped in to offer assistance. Paying for anti-retrovirals and his medical bills. In an effort to save his life. ©Vanessa Vick

The History of AIDS in Africa

There is now conclusive evidence that HIV originated in Africa. A 10-year study completed in 2005 found a…


Ms Kamara trained and worked as a teacher and civil servant in Sierra Leone, visiting the UK during the 1970s, but moved to London for medical reasons in 1987, settling in Hackney two years later.

African London

Africans were brought to London in the late 16th century because of Britain’s role in the slave trade….


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Leeds Wednesday 14th October 2026

Bel Cobain

East London singer-songwriter Bel Cobain comes to Leeds for an intimate performance at Belgrave Music Hall, bringing her…

Glasgow Wednesday 14th October 2026

LowDown Brass Band

Chicago’s LowDown Brass Band brings a powerful mixture of brass, hip-hop, reggae and soul to Glasgow’s Poetry Club…

Lambeth Wednesday 14 October 2026

100 Black British Doctors

Meet contributors to 100 Black British Doctors for an evening celebrating the achievements of Black medical professionals and…