Cpl Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah – AGC ‘From British soldier to International Gospel Singer’
When we think of having two jobs nowadays, we might think of having a side hustle – a…
Black History Features
Army Sportswomen – What Can You Achieve: Staff Sergeant Angelique James
Staff Sergeant Angelique James joined the Army in 2003 from Jamaica after a friend recommended it as a…
From Humble St to Harley St. A Journey of Financial Empowerment
My story begins as a black woman born to Windrush parents during the sixties. Raised in an inner-city…
Heroines of the Horizon: Celebrating the Unveiled Power of African Women in the Journey Towards Independence
The African narrative, resplendent with its tales of struggle and triumph, often unfolds through the prism of male…
Children in care need more people from our community
For Black History Month this year, Active Care Solutions (ACS), a cultural and faith-based foster care agency with services…
From Enslavement to Empowerment: The Remarkable Journey of Sojourner Truth
Iconic speeches have often played important parts in world events. Perhaps the most famous in Black history was…
Unveiling the Unvarnished Legacy of Harriet Tubman: A Tribute to a Tenacious Freedom Fighter
In my first post for BHM 2023, I looked again at the story of Rosa Parks. Today, I…
Pearl Connor-Mogotsi: A Pioneer in African Caribbean Arts and Wartime Activism
Pearl Cynthia Nunez, later known as Pearl Connor-Mogotsi, was born on 13 May 1924, in Diego Martin, Trinidad….
Karen Blackett: A Guiding Light in British Media and Beyond
Karen Blackett has established herself as a formidable figure not just within the British media landscape but also…
Diane Abbott: A Lifelong Commitment to Advocacy and Change
From her early days to her influential role in the British Parliament, Diane Abbott’s life has been a…
Baroness Doreen Lawrence: A Mother’s Campaign for Justice
Doreen Delceita Lawrence was born in Clarendon, Jamaica, in 1952. At the age of nine, she and her…
Black British Women in STEM: Breaking Boundaries and Redefining Leadership
Historically, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields have been a realm dominated by men. In recent years,…
Honouring Our Trailblazing Sister: The Inspiring Journey of Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu”
In a world where heroes often wear capes, Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu chose a nurse’s uniform as…
The Bibi Crew – A beacon of sisterhood
In 1991, seven creative black women founded the first ever Black British female comedy troupe called the Bibi crew….
From My Mother’s Lessons to 30 Years at the Home Office: My Story of Growth and Change”
In Celebration of Our Sisters and Matriarchs, I hold my late mother in the highest regard. She taught…
Dame Shirley Bassey: An Iconic Voice
Dame Shirley Bassey stands as an enduring symbol of talent, resilience, and groundbreaking achievement in the music industry….
Saluting Donna Karen Fraser OBE: A Trailblazer on the Track and Beyond
Every October, as we celebrate the immense contributions and achievements of its Black community during Black History Month….
We Salute You, Jessica Huntley: A Pioneering Beacon of Black History and Publishing in Britain
Within the rich tapestry of Black British history, certain individuals shine as guiding lights, illuminating the path of…
Stella Dadzie: A Vigilant Voice of Empowerment and Resistance
Stella Dadzie was born in 1952 in London, United Kingdom, to a white English mother and a Ghanaian…
Carmen Munroe: Illuminating the British Arts Through Talent, Advocacy, and Legacy
Carmen Munroe, a native of Berbice, Guyana, born on 12 November 1932, has woven a tapestry of remarkable…
