Dr. Gee Walker MBE – A Beacon of Strength and Forgiveness
In the annals of British history, the name Dr. Gee Walker MBE will forever be etched as a…
Black History Features
Mary Prince: A Life of Resilience and Rebellion
Mary Prince, born in 1788 in Brackish Pond, Bermuda, entered the world amidst the brutality of slavery—a system…
Cassa Pancho: The Driving Force Behind Ballet Black
Born in Kensington, London, Cassa Pancho’s heritage is a rich blend of Trinidadian and British roots. As a…
Saluting Our Sisters: The Inspiring Story of Phyll Opoku-Gyimah
Every Black History Month, we take a moment to shine a light on the trailblazers in our community….
Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey: A Multifaceted Leader
Margaret Omolola Young, more commonly known as Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey, is a name that resonates…
An Ode to Black Women in the UK: A Legacy of Resilience and Influence
Before Britain’s more recognised epochs, Black women were already leaving their mark on its soil. Roman Britain wasn’t…
Saluting Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow A Windrush Generation Trailblazer for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Britain
Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow 15 April 1929 – 9 April 2020) left an indelible mark on British society…
Nicola Adams Breaking Barriers and Punching Her Way to the Top
“Believe in yourself, and you’ll be unstoppable.” These words by Nicola Adams perfectly encapsulate her life’s philosophy. With…
Your Voice Counts!
Chi Onwurah is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and currently undertakes the role of Shadow…
A Conversation with Elaine Brown, Director of Inclusion, People & Culture, University of Essex
As we embrace the theme “Saluting Our Sisters” this Black History Month, what does this mean to you?…
Sisterhood in Business
When we embarked on running a business together, we had no idea we would be where we are…
Phillis Wheatley in London
In the summer of 1773, Phillis Wheatley arrived in London. A poet since the age of 12, Phillis…
Celebrating Extraordinary Contributions: Wonderful Welsh Women in Black History
Resilience, Dedication, and Community Impact: Stories of Betty Campbell, Vernesta Cyril, Professor Uzo Iwobi, and Roma Taylor …
Join us in ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ and the #WEMATTER movement during Black History Month 2023
I cannot tell you the number of questions and queries this raised; Why black women? I could say…
Saluting Dr. Samantha Tross: A Visionary in Orthopaedic Surgery
In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight the phenomenal Dr. Samantha Tross, a renowned British consultant surgeon…
Baroness Rosalind Howells of St Davids: The Guardian of Equality and Beacon of Change
Embarking from Grenada Baroness Howells’s journey is intertwined with the lush and serene beauty of St Davids, Grenada. Her…
Mia Morris OBE FRSA -Pays Tribute to the Sisters – past and present – Who Inspire Her.
I would like to pay tribute to Sister Monica Tywang, a nun from Trinidad who has really made…
Saluting a Pioneer Voice: Olive Morris
Battersea has a proud radical history with a legacy of progressive political, racial, and social justice leaders. From…
Embracing the Echoes: Celebrating Black British Female Literary Voices
As we commemorate Black History Month, we pay homage to the exceptional Black British female authors who have…
Solidarity in the struggle: Black and Brown women in the 1970s
In the 1970s, Black and Brown women both faced oppression at the intersections of their race and gender…
