The Origins of ‘slave food’: Callaloo, Dumplings and Saltfish
The actual origins of Callaloo are widely contested. For Trinidadians, Callaloo is one part of their national dish:…
Hear What and Ting: Tribute to Caribbean jazz star Raf Robertson
Hussey (Sirius XM, Newstalk 93FM) based in Maryland USA, has just released the well-received podcast titled, ‘Hear What…
Excerpt of: Sledge of Notting Hill by M.G.Robinson
New Day: OK, so we’re still in the 50’s on your story board Pa! So I was researching…
Why We Feature A Plethora Of Political Figures
Black people (from African and Caribbean backgrounds) make up around 12% of the national population here in the…
WATCH: Why Lekiddo Lord of the Lobsters should be made Christmas No 1
“I wanted to bring back a Christmas song that people could get involved in,” says Lekiddo. “It has…
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service – Val Hussain
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) strives to protect and serve one of the most diverse communities…
Rapunzel, Rapunzel
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, my beauty so rare Please will you let down your fine relaxed hair? Oh no,…
The stories that matter in Black History Month
Mental health is stigmatising already, but if you are from a black or ethnic minority its weight can…
Students Pursue Passion for Cooking as Finalists of Regional Competition Are Announced
After several months of internal heats within secondary schools across the region, the successful finalists’ and their dishes…
WATCH: An interview with hip hop artist Akala
Akala starts the conversation discussing the difference between racism in America versus there in the UK . Then…
Man of Fife aims to cap an active career
Satnam, when we first met, you were Prospect branch chair at Rosyth dockyard in Fife. More than ten…
Kick It Out – Tackling racism and discrimination within English football
Starting life as a small independent charity, the ‘Let’s Kick Racism Out of Football’ campaign was established in…
Black History Month Wales
The National Assembly for Wales is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its…
Black History Month by Chi Onwurah MP
As I child I would have been hard put to name a dozen famous black people outside music…
WATCH: Black History Month Poem for 2016 – Captivity by Gita Jaggan
A cry for mercy Whispers if fear Those were the voices Of the yester year He had just…
Welcome to this year’s National Black History Month
Over the past twelve months, our community has grown thanks to your help and it means that you…
Black History Month Introduction; Prime Minister, Theresa May
It is an opportunity for us all to recognise the incredible achievements of successful African and Caribbean men…
Patrick Vernon and One Hundred Great Black Britons
Created in 2003, the 100 Great Black Britons was a response to the largely white-male orientated ‘Top 100…
Black History Month Message Keith Vaz MP
Black History Month shines an important spotlight on Black and minority ethnic communities in the UK and celebrates…
Black History Month Message from Tim Farron MP
This year, more so than others, the significance of Black History Month cannot be overlooked. Following the referendum…
