How unconscious bias is killing communities and industries with unemployment
“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Is often the advice given to those looking for…
NFTS and Channel 4 looking for filmmakers from diverse backgrounds
The National Film and Television School, in partnership with Channel 4, is looking for applicants from diverse backgrounds…
Charles Odamtten Easmon
Charles “Charlie” Odamtten Easmon was born on 22 September 1913, in Adawso in the Gold Coast, to Kate…
Haringey Seeks Black History Month Film Project Participants
The London borough of Haringey is producing a new documentary for this year’s Black History Month celebrations, and…
Jamaica’s Commonwealth Games
Four years after independence, larger countries had doubts over whether Jamaica’s infrastructure and personnel would be able to…
Brazil’s Olympic Village and ‘Sacred’ African Slave Gravesites
Brazil’s involvement in the Atlantic Slave Trade was largely receptive, as it was a colony of Portugal between…
WATCH: Award-winning migrant is the UK’s best black student
Now in its eighth year, Rare Rising Stars is a celebration of the achievements of the UK’s best…
What is the issue with natural African-Caribbean hair?
As the solicitor who had conduct of the school exclusion “cornrows case”, G v St Gregory’s Catholic Science…
Diversity in Engineering
Black History Month speaks with Bola Fatimilehin, Head of Diversity at Royal Academy of Engineering who is heading…
Dr. Patrice Baptiste: Paving the Way For The Next Generation of Black Professionals
There are more students from private and independent schools studying at medical school in comparison to students from…
What role does Athletics play in local communities?
The Lea Valley Athletics Centre is one of several Athletics centres based in and around London. Housing an…
Central Intelligence: Film Review
Going into ‘Central Intelligence’, you will need to have done two things; firstly watch at least one of…
What to do in Jamaica
Magic Mountain: The ‘Thorpe Park of Jamaica’ is a popular destination with travellers and locals looking to spend…
BHM’s Guide to Jamaica
Like many Caribbean islands, Jamaica is no stranger to the isolated beachfront resort, giving you an almost fantasy-like…
Mary Seacole statue to be unveiled in London
She was a Jamaican-born nurse who cared for wounded British soldiers during the Crimean War in the 19th…
Exhibit Review: Barbara Walker Shock and Awe
Featured on the first floor of the Midland Arts Centre in Cannon Hill Park, Barbra Walker’s free exhibition…
Why We Should Celebrate Windrush Day
Officially, Windrush Day is not a national holiday, yet within the Caribbean community, particularly for first and second…
Working in the charity sector
People are usually attracted to these jobs for reasons of belief and values – they may have a…
Sam King: ‘Legendary’ Notting Hill Carnival founder dies aged 90
Sam King MBE sailed to the UK on the Empire Windrush in 1948 and was elected as Mayor…
Higher and degree apprenticeships explained
Apprenticeships offer a valid alternative to university, with the qualifications to match. If you choose a degree apprenticeship,…
