WATCH: Hugh Masekela, Father of South African Jazz, Dies
On 23rd January 2019, a dark cloud hangs in South Africa. The father of South African jazz had…
Golden Globe actor Idris Elba gives Downing Street talk on diversity in the creative industries
The session, organised in partnership with the British Film Institute, was part of a series of in-house events,…
Black Dance: A Contemporary Voice
The conference will feature a panel of leading dance practitioners and academics who will each provide their own…
If you’re interested in making work at The Yard, you’ve come to the right place.
The Yard is about new ideas and voices that need to be heard. We stage stories that aren’t…
Marion Burge on the making of “We owe you a legacy”
We Owe You a Legacy was made after a lot of discussion around my own mental health and…
In Good Company to offer mid-career commission to theatre makers from across the UK
In Good Company, Derby Theatre’s professional artist development scheme and the flagship professional creative and business development programme for theatre…
Mimesis: African Soldier
The First World War was waged between empires that were global in their ambitions and reach. Between 1914…
The BLK Art Group
The year was 1979 when Britain saw the initial birth of the BLK Art Group. Formed in Wolverhampton…
Ethical volunteering overseas
Ethical volunteering is about ensuring the contribution you make is meaningful to the host community and has a…
WATCH: Kick It Out release film urging fans to report antisemitism
The two-minute long video was developed as part of Chelsea’s wider campaign to tackle antisemitism in football and…
Nine Night: Nine Questions for Director Roy Alexander Weise
What inspired you to direct Nine Night? Firstly, it is funny as hell. Or heaven. Or purgatory. Depends on…
Reggae Added to UNESCO’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ List
Jamaica submitted Reggae for consideration earlier this year to UNESCO who adds to its Representative List of the…
THE ARTS CLUB SIR KARL JENKINS MUSIC AWARD 2019
The panel, chaired by Sir Karl Jenkins, comprises music educationalist, Carol Barratt, chairman of City Music Society, Leslie…
VOICES
My maternal grandparents were born in Jamaica but my mother was born here. Am I entitled to Jamaica…
50 years on from the (second) Race Relations Act, and the Runnymede Trust
Of course Powell’s speech was itself a reaction to another important anniversary: the second race relations act, passed…
The Distinguished Black Female Composer Errollyn Wallen MBE
Distinguished Composer Errollyn Wallen MBE has had an illustrious career which is set to continue. An alumna of…
Please support the nomination of John Edmonstone for the new £50.00 note.
The public is being asked to nominate a new face for the £50.00 note. The current for runners…
Chineke! Chamber Ensemble
Chineke! has taken the musical world by storm, and their CMF debut last year drew a standing ovation….
Black British Film Director & Photographer Simon Frederick talks to BHM About His New Groundbreaking Series ” Black Hollywood They’ve Gotta Have Us. “
This feature is a poignant reminder of the painstaking journey that black people everywhere and in every sector…
Selvin Brown – My Civil Service career journey: From Office Filer to Executive Board member
The discrimination and challenges people from BAME backgrounds face has been widely covered. Last year David Lammy MP…
