Winifred Atwell – The Piano Virtuoso Who Broke Barriers and Won Hearts
Winifred Atwell wasn’t just a pianist; she was a force of nature. In a post-war Britain that was…
Black History Features
Sgt Sidney Cornell – Second World War Heroism
This year saw marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in the Second World War, when…
Community Man Bows Out Of Self-Organised Events With A Slate Of Events In October In London This African History Month
Having interrupted what was supposed to be his sabbatical year, independent history researcher and historical musicologist Kwaku has…
Roma Taylor BEM – Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps
Ever since childhood, Roma has demonstrated that she has a big heart, and a determination to help others….
Cliff Walker BEM, MBE
Cliff Walker was born on Antigua in 1941. In 1954, Cliff’s mother moved to the UK for work….
Angie Greaves: Reclaiming Narratives and Breaking Barriers in UK Broadcast Media
As we celebrate Black History Month 2024, the theme of “Reclaiming Narratives” invites us to reflect on the…
The Westmaas Family
George Hamilton Westmaas and his wife Winifred raised eight boys in Georgetown, Guyana (then British Guiana). George’s grandson,…
Nika King on Faith, Resilience, and Her Role in Sound of Hope
Nika King’s portrayal of First Lady Donna Martin in Sound of Hope is a deeply personal and powerful…
Inside the Noughts & Crosses Universe: How Malorie Blackman Reimagined Dystopian Fiction
When Noughts & Crosses was published in 2001, it wasn’t just another young adult novel—it was a powerful…
Learie Constantine: From Cricket Star to Civil Rights Pioneer
Few individuals have captured the essence of race relations in Britain as powerfully as Learie Constantine. Known for…
Bill Morris: A Leader and Pioneer in British Labour Rights
Bill Morris, Baron Morris of Handsworth, has shaped the landscape of British labour rights and equality like few…
A Bishop for the People: Wilfred Wood’s Legacy of Service and Justice
Bishop Wilfred Wood’s life is a powerful testament to the strength of faith, the pursuit of justice, and…
Diane Abbott: A Legacy of Courage, Change, and Endurance
In a political landscape that often marginalises those who dare to be different, Diane Abbott has stood tall…
Edward Enninful: Reclaiming Fashion’s Narrative
Edward Enninful’s rise from his beginnings in Accra to becoming the Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue encapsulates a profound…
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: The Forgotten Composer Who Bridged Cultures and Challenged Racial Barriers
Born in 1875 in Holborn, London, to an English mother and a Sierra Leonean father, his life unfolded…
Black & White Resistance in Brixton: Windrush, Squats, Uprising and Gay Lib
An innovating commercial area in the late 19th century, Brixton after World War II became a hub for…
Linton Kwesi Johnson: The Revolutionary Poet and Cultural Activist
Linton Kwesi Johnson’s name is synonymous with revolutionary poetry and cultural activism. As a pioneering voice in dub…
WATCH: Toni Morrison’s Unforgettable Narratives: “Beloved” and “The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison, born Chloe Ardelia Wofford on February 18, 1931, was an American author, editor, and professor whose…
Exploring the Legacy of Andrea Levy: A Groundbreaking Writer of the Black British Experience
Andrea Levy was born on March 7, 1956, in London, England, to Jamaican parents who migrated to Britain…
Bayard Rustin: A Gay Man in the Civil Rights Movement.
Bayard Rustin was an unsung hero whose indomitable spirit and relentless dedication carved a pivotal path in the…
