Dudley Thompson (1917-2012)
Born in Panama, Dudley’s father was a teacher who had come to the country for work purposes, and…
Black History Features
George A. Roberts (1891-1970)
He became one of the first black men to join the British Army when he was enlisted as…
Nicole Brown, Nurse, Healthcare Assistant and Student Paramedic, 2016 – present
Identifying as British Caribbean (Jamaica and Barbados), all four of Nicole’s grandparents came to Britain in 1955 as…
Harold Sinson (1921- 2010)
In 1943, having been told by a friend that the RAF was advertising for people from the Empire…
David Clemetson (1893-1918)
This heritage meant that David Clemetson’s family was part of the elite in Jamaica which dominated the then…
Walter Tull (1888-1918)
In 1908 Walter started a career in football when he was signed by east London amateur side Clapton,…
Just a shy young Black kid from Stevenage, who became a World Champion seven times with 100 Grand Prix Victories
As Sir Lewis Hamilton reached his 100th Formula One grand prix victory in Russia, his family will remember…
Angeliena a Q&A with South African filmmaker Uga Carlini
Angeliena, the bittersweet debut fiction feature film from multi-award winning South African filmmaker Uga Carlini, is to be…
African History Month Discussion Paper 5
African History Isn’t A One Off, But A Continuation Kwame P Aboagye This month Africans in Britain will…
The Making of 100 Great Black Britons By Patrick Vernon OBE
It must have been in the summer of 2001 when I became aware of the BBC 100 Greatest…
Importance of Black History Month to Black soldiers who are #ProudToBe serving
Soldiers of African and Caribbean heritage have been integral to the British Army for more than 100 years….
WATCH: In the midst of a pandemic, adoption is firmly in the hearts of our communities
As we enter Black History Month, we and the world instinctively reflect and celebrate the positive things within black communities. It is widely known in black communities that…
Resources And Events Embedding The African/Black History Month UK Journey
This month, we’ve had a European MP in the House of Commons speaking up for the need for…
The Radical And Transnational Roots Of Black History Month In Britain
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, historian and founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and…
A black cowboy story with a brilliantly contemporary message
If you’re looking for a film to enjoy, learn from and recommend to others then look no further…
Ignatius Sancho: The Composer
Born in 1729 on a slave ship, Ignatius spent his first two years as an enslaved boy on…
Second World War Service and Sacrifice – Dr Harold Moody (1882-1947)
Born in Jamaica, Harold was the eldest child of a successful retail chemist and strict Congregationalist. Harold moved…
Second World War Service and Sacrifice – William ‘Bill’ Miller (1890-1970)
Born in Plymouth, William Alexander Miller, known as Bill Miller, was the son of an English mother and…
Claudia Jones: The Myth Buster
As we mark African History Month, expect Claudia Jones be become better known this year. She’s the subject…
Ghana And The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Personal Reflection
Last year Melinda Gates, the now divorced wife of Bill Gates, and co-chair of their philanthropic charity Bill…
