From the Stage to the Screen: Celebrating British Black Actresses
From the early 20th century to the present day, these actresses have fought against racism and discrimination to…
Breaking Barriers: The Career of Elisabeth Welch, Broadway Star and Film Actress
Elisabeth Welch was born on February 27, 1904, in New York City. Her mother was of African-American and…
Literary project aims to create exciting new generation of diverse voices from the Midlands
Following a successful pilot, the Middle Way Mentoring project, a professional development programme for Black, Asian and Minority…
Fostering – And the need for more Black foster carers
Fostering is a process in which a child or young person who cannot live with their birth family…
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacob
Harriet Jacobs (1813-1897) was an African American writer and abolitionist who was born into slavery in Edenton, North…
Tommy Blaize & NYJO present: Ray Charles
The father of Soul, Ray Charles changed the course of music history with his pioneering combination of gospel,…
The Six of Calais & Ruth
The first opera in the double bill is The Six of Calais, adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play,…
BLM 1981 – A Heritage Month of Five Free Community Conversations
BLM 1981 is a Black Heritage Month with a difference. It is a heritage month of five free…
Race Talks: The Black Radical Tradition: Past, Present, and Futures
University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies Presents ” Race Talks: The Black Radical Tradition: Past, Present, and…
Walter Rodney: Guyana History and Politics
This month’s speaker is distinguished academic and activist, Cecil Gutzmore. Cecil is Afrikan-Jamaican: first settled in the UK…
The Toll of Slavery and Exploitation under British Colonial Rule in the Caribbean
British colonial rule in the Caribbean began in the 17th century and lasted until the mid-20th century. The…
WATCH: The Vision of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta: Economic Development, Unity, and Pan-Africanism
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was a visionary leader who played a significant role in shaping Kenya’s history and identity….
Addressing the Under-Representation in the Criminal Justice System
The over-representation of black people within the criminal justice system, particularly in the prison system, is also a…
Olaudah Equiano: The Remarkable Life of an African Writer and Abolitionist
Olaudah Equ iano was born in 1745 in what is now southeastern Nigeria. He was the youngest son…
Exploring the Life and Work of Beverley Bryan: British-Jamaican Activist, Writer, and Educator
Beverley Bryan is a British-Jamaican educator, writer, and activist who co-authored the book “Heart of the Race: Black…
Remembering Earl Cameron: The Pioneering Black Actor and Advocate for Social Justice
Earl Cameron was a pioneering Black actor who was born on 8 August 1917 in Pembroke, Bermuda. He…
Harriet Tubman’s Impact on American History: From the Underground Railroad to Women’s Suffrage
Harriet Tubman’s life remains one of the most extraordinary stories in American history. Born into slavery, she rose…
Black Girl Knit Club Presents: Celebrating Motherhood
Join us as we celebrate Motherhood on Mother’s Day Weekend 2023 at the Andaz London! As partners for…
Light Up Our Lives – A Community Celebration Of Black African Heritage
“If you do not know where you are from you cannot tell where you are going.” The ‘Light…
Olaudah Equiano – The Interesting Man behind the Narrative
In 1789 Olaudah Equiano (c.1745-1797) published the first edition of ‘The Interesting Narrative’, which was to do much…
