Black History Month (BHM) is in its 31st year. Is it needed?
In the 1970s, the Black and White Minstrel Show and Love Thy Neighbour were popular Saturday night entertainment….
Africa Part 1 – The Road to Nigeria
My grandparents knew nothing of Africa. My great grandmother was born in 1882 what did she know of…
They duly and loyally responded to the “mother country”, many having served in the allied forces during that war.
They duly and loyally responded to the “mother country”, many having served in the allied forces during that…
Philip Rutnam – Permanent Secretary and Race Equality Champion in the Home Office
The Home Office’s longstanding race equality staff support group, The NETWORK, have worked with their usual energy and…
Angie Greaves Black History Month – This month represents so much more….
There is still a need for Black History Month, but change as in all things must take place….
Equality: Making It Happen
It appears that the Brexit vote of June 2016 has led many people to believe that they no…
Windrush Pioneer: Patrick Vernon Interviews Dame Jocelyn Barrow OBE
She was born in Trinidad on the 15th of April in 1929 of mixed race heritage her father…
The International Slavery Museum has announced its new exhibition ‘Journey to Justice’
The International Slavery Museum has announced its new exhibition ‘Journey to Justice’, which will open on 5 October…
African Stories in Hull and East Yorkshire Project
In recent years however, other histories have started to emerge, and it is pleasing to realise that our…
Emeli Sandé, Angellica Bell, Munroe Bergdorf, and Lisa Maffia lead the list of incredible honourees who turned out for the second annual Black Magic Awards
Monday night saw the return of The Black Magic Awards which took place at The Criterion Theatre, in…
WATCH: Black History Month: Time for a new approach?
It’s black history month in the UK, and it’s normally marked by lessons in schools and events across…
Black History Month message from the Prime Minister Theresa May
From Ignatius Sancho, the first black British voter and published poet; to Olaudah Equiano whose autobiography and experiences…
Reflections on the importance of Windrush Day in a post Brexit Britain
They were not to know they were also walking into the pages of history, the first recorded mass…
Welcome to Black History Month 2018
The magazine has a focus this year on the following key landmark dates which has an impact on…
Black History Month message from Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party
Labour made history by electing the first black MPs to Parliament over 30 years ago, including the first…
Black History Month Message from David Lammy MP
He was young and cocky as he boarded an old Dakota DC-3 warplane from his native Guyana to…
A Sense of History? By Linda Bellos
What is clear is that all people were agreed that last year was the 30th Anniversary of the…
Celebrating Black History Month in Wales
Black History Month (BHM) in Wales acknowledges the contributions by Black people to local, national and world history…
Black History Month message from Vince Cable, Leader of The Liberal Democrats
Black History Month is an established, nationally recognised observance that honours the lives, experiences and history of Afro-Caribbean…
Black History Month Message from His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, High Commissioner for Jamaica
The month of October is very significant for the High Commission as it marks the commemoration of Black…
