Black History Features

Nigerian-born, Liverpool-based playwright and singer Tayo Aluko

Call Tayo Aluko

Who is Tayo Aluko and how long have you been acting? I describe myself as a 53-year-old Nigerian…


Back Babas Emmanuel or Emma as he is called was born infected with HIV. He doesn’t remember his parents as they died when he was a young boy. At the age of fifteen this terrible disease began to defeat him. Compassion a non-governmental organization stepped in to offer assistance. Paying for anti-retrovirals and his medical bills. In an effort to save his life. ©Vanessa Vick

The History of AIDS in Africa

There is now conclusive evidence that HIV originated in Africa. A 10-year study completed in 2005 found a…


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Black History Month

2025 LISTINGS

Bromley Thursday 3 April

Teaching Information Event

Join us for an informal chat about the different routes into teaching and the pathways available to gain Qualified Teacher Status…

Manchester Saturday 5 April

The George Michael Singers: 2025 Live

The ultimate celebration of George Michael‘s music, brought to you by the singers who performed and recorded with him…

Cardiff Tuesday 8th April

The George Michael Singers

The ultimate celebration of George Michael’s music, brought to you by the singers who performed and recorded with…

Thomas Clarkson, ‘Cabinet of Freedom’, Anti-slave trade campaign chest, 1787—8. Reproduced and used with the permission of the Trustees of the Wisbech and Fenland Museum
Cambridge Thursday 10 April

The Rebel From Wisbech

In this lunchtime lecture, join Sarah Coleman – former Articles for Change Project Curator at Wisbech & Fenland…

Northampton Friday 11 April

The Real Thing

The Real Thing, with original vocalists Chris Amoo & Dave Smith, are on tour promoting their first new album…