Great Black Britons

1986: Diane Abbott, the new labour MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington makes history today (12/6/87). Miss Abbott, 32, a Cambridge graduate and a member of Labour's hard left, becomes the country's first black woman MP. Picture taken 18/2/86 when she was an equality officer for the union ACTT.

Diane Abbott: A Legacy of Courage, Change, and Endurance

In a political landscape that often marginalises those who dare to be different, Diane Abbott has stood tall…


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Black History Month

2025 LISTINGS

Manchester Saturday 18 October 2025

Empowered to Lead Conference 2025

When She Leads For Legacy launched the Empowered to Lead Conference three years ago, it quickly became more…

Westminster Saturday 18 October

Rooted: Bold | Black | Becoming

Rooted is a Black History Month gathering of changemakers and leaders reimagining social impact, legacy, and the future….

Lambeth Saturday 18 October

My Mother in-law’s Dresses

A reminiscence workshop dedicated to the memory of Girleyvine – a Windrush Pioneer – showcasing some of her…