Honouring Our Trailblazing Sister: The Inspiring Journey of Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu”
In a world where heroes often wear capes, Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu chose a nurse’s uniform as…
The Bibi Crew – A beacon of sisterhood
In 1991, seven creative black women founded the first ever Black British female comedy troupe called the Bibi crew….
From My Mother’s Lessons to 30 Years at the Home Office: My Story of Growth and Change”
In Celebration of Our Sisters and Matriarchs, I hold my late mother in the highest regard. She taught…
Dame Shirley Bassey: An Iconic Voice
Dame Shirley Bassey stands as an enduring symbol of talent, resilience, and groundbreaking achievement in the music industry….
Saluting Donna Karen Fraser OBE: A Trailblazer on the Track and Beyond
Every October, as we celebrate the immense contributions and achievements of its Black community during Black History Month….
Lauretta Boston
Lauretta Boston was born in October 1922 in Paddington West London. She first started playing the piano at…
Black Women in STEM : Marsha Castello
I am Marsha Castello a Data Analyst with the UK Civil Service, a master’s graduate from the University…
Great Entrepreneurs… Are Found on the Other Side of the Pressure
Great Entrepreneurs shows a variety of the challenges that Black women face in their personal lives and in…
Inspirational mother-daughter’s stroke survival journey unveiled in new book
This month is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is ‘Saluting our Sisters’. Headway – the brain…
We Salute You, Jessica Huntley: A Pioneering Beacon of Black History and Publishing in Britain
Within the rich tapestry of Black British history, certain individuals shine as guiding lights, illuminating the path of…
How To Stay Connected To Your Culture?
How do you stay connected to your culture when you live and work in a different country and…
Stella Dadzie: A Vigilant Voice of Empowerment and Resistance
Stella Dadzie was born in 1952 in London, United Kingdom, to a white English mother and a Ghanaian…
Pru Orridge: Inspiring Change and Leading with Purpose
The theme of this year’s Black History Month is ‘Saluting our Sisters.’ In my posts for BHM this…
Carmen Munroe: Illuminating the British Arts Through Talent, Advocacy, and Legacy
Carmen Munroe, a native of Berbice, Guyana, born on 12 November 1932, has woven a tapestry of remarkable…
Trailblazing Justice: The Inspirational Journey and Enduring Legacy of Dame Linda Dobbs
Dame Linda Dobbs, born in Sierra Leone in 1951, stands as a pioneering legal figure in the UK….
Dr. Gee Walker MBE – A Beacon of Strength and Forgiveness
In the annals of British history, the name Dr. Gee Walker MBE will forever be etched as a…
Mary Prince: A Life of Resilience and Rebellion
Mary Prince was born in 1788 in Brackish Pond, Bermuda, into the brutal system of slavery. The vivid…
Charlene White – Broadcaster, Journalist and Presenter
Charlene White is a British television broadcaster, journalist and presenter. As a news anchor and broadcaster for ITV news…
Lila Joy Mark: “Learning to wear my afro crown at 15 years old”
Growing up, I’ve come to realise that my hair is my identity, my heritage and my pride. Yet,…
Cassa Pancho: The Driving Force Behind Ballet Black
Born in Kensington, London, Cassa Pancho’s heritage is a rich blend of Trinidadian and British roots. As a…
