Black History Features

“I would definitely encourage others to consider adoption. I always knew I wanted children and I tried everything from IVF to surrogacy to have them. All of those journeys led to heartbreak, except adoption.

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…


Jacques Callot, The Slave Market, 1629. Picture: National Gallery of Art / CC0 - Credit: National Gallery of Art / CC0

The last slave owners of Islington

Islington in the 1830s was transforming from rural outskirts into a genteel suburb. Like today, bricks and mortar…


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Hull Tuesday 9 June 2026

UB40 – 2026 UK Tour

UB40 arrive at Connexin Live Hull as part of their 2026 UK Tour, bringing their signature blend of…

Birmingham Wednesday 10 June 2026

An Evening with Davóne Tines

An encounter with the spiritual across the centuries, this remarkable programme brings together the emotional intensity of Haydn,…

Glasgow Thursday 11 June 2026

UB40 – 2026 UK Tour

UB40 bring their 2026 UK Tour to OVO Hydro Glasgow, one of Scotland’s most spectacular venues, for a…