Black History Month Wales
The National Assembly for Wales is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its…
Black History Features
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…
Introductory message from Helen Grant MP
Hundreds of voluntary organisations take part to raise awareness of 500 years of Black History in these islands,…
Lover’s Rock Monologues
For Black History Month, the trio take their tour nationwide, showcasing their talents on a number of topics,…
Lord Herman Ouseley: Equality and Inclusion Champion
Over forty year’s, Herman’s continued success in not only highlighting racial inequality, but challenging it too, has seen…
Diversity in Higher Education
Black History Month talks to Ben Browne, Chief Operating Officer at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) about Diversity…
Portraits of black British life before Windrush in frame for new show
Photographs taken in 1862 of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a woman who was captured as a child in Africa…
African Odysseys present: Legacy Media Institute’s Filmmakers’ Workshop
Multi-award winning filmmaker Tim Reid presents a two-week intensive filmmakers’ workshop through his initiative Legacy Media Institute (legacymediainstitute.org),…
Putting Black Britons First
But I would argue that it’s preferable for black history events to be showcased throughout the year –…
Haringey Seeks Black History Month Film Project Participants
The London borough of Haringey is producing a new documentary for this year’s Black History Month celebrations, and…
Exhibit Review: Barbara Walker Shock and Awe
Featured on the first floor of the Midland Arts Centre in Cannon Hill Park, Barbra Walker’s free exhibition…
Why We Should Celebrate Windrush Day
Officially, Windrush Day is not a national holiday, yet within the Caribbean community, particularly for first and second…
Sam ‘Mr Windrush’ King MBE passes away at 90
Sam King passed away in the early hours of Friday morning with his close family at the age…
Dancing Words Poetry Films
The films were created for Dancing with Words. Malika’s poem Sweet Liquor is taken from her Booker prize winning…
Michael Kiwanuka – Black Man In A White World
With Michael Kiwanuka, it’s all about the voice. A voice that he describes as “hitting straight through to…
Wear a weave at work – your afro hair is unprofessional
Leila – not her real name – says her London employer has told her on a number of…
Rejuvenate yourself in beautiful Saint Lucia
I’m staying at the St Lucian by rex resorts, which one of the most well-established hotels in St…
