Beryl McBurnie and the West Indian Ballet Company: Pioneers of Caribbean Dance and Culture
Beryl McBurnie was born on November 2, 1915, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She was the…
Black History Features
From the Stage to the Screen: Celebrating British Black Actresses
From the early 20th century to the present day, these actresses have fought against racism and discrimination to…
Breaking Barriers: The Career of Elisabeth Welch, Broadway Star and Film Actress
Elisabeth Welch was born on February 27, 1904, in New York City. Her mother was of African-American and…
The Toll of Slavery and Exploitation under British Colonial Rule in the Caribbean
British colonial rule in the Caribbean began in the 17th century and lasted until the mid-20th century. The…
WATCH: The Vision of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta: Economic Development, Unity, and Pan-Africanism
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was a visionary leader who played a significant role in shaping Kenya’s history and identity….
Olaudah Equiano: The Remarkable Life of an African Writer and Abolitionist
Olaudah Equ iano was born in 1745 in what is now southeastern Nigeria. He was the youngest son…
Exploring the Life and Work of Beverley Bryan: British-Jamaican Activist, Writer, and Educator
Beverley Bryan is a British-Jamaican educator, writer, and activist who co-authored the book “Heart of the Race: Black…
Remembering Earl Cameron: The Pioneering Black Actor and Advocate for Social Justice
Earl Cameron was a pioneering Black actor who was born on 8 August 1917 in Pembroke, Bermuda. He…
The Mali Empire
The Mali Empire was a powerful West African empire that existed from the 13th to the 17th century….
The Mau Mau movement
The Mau Mau rebellion was a response to decades of British colonialism and the land grabbing policies that…
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Linton Kwesi Johnson is a British-Jamaican poet, musician, and political activist, born on August 24, 1952, in Chapelton,…
Jean “Binta” Breeze.
Jean “Binta” Breeze is a Jamaican poet and storyteller, born on April 11, 1948, in Jamaica. She is…
The Dub poet’s – Some notable UK Dub poets
Dub poetry is a form of performance poetry that emerged in Jamaica in the 1970s, combining reggae rhythms…
My past by Jebril Umo
As my fingers struck the keys of the keyboard they started to blister. My tongue started to tremble….
Celebrating The Power of a Woman – Acknowledge your achievements
With enthusiasm, I embarked on my psychology degree as a mature student. At 27 I was one of…
Susan Jane: From Bermuda to Bentinck Street
This fascinating tale was unearthed by one of her descendants, Roslyn (Ros) Macgregor, who lives in Quebec, Canada…
Don’t Forget Those Women Who Are With Us, As We Mark IWD, IWM Or WHM
Don’t Forget Those Women Who Are With Us, As We Mark IWD, IWM Or WHM Kwaku In the…
It’s Still February – Recommended Books To Improve Your British African History Knowledge
It’s Still February – Recommended Books To Improve Your British African History Knowledge Kwaku Whilst African History Month…
The Campaign for LGBTQIA Rights continues….
Let me start by sharing what LGBTQIA stands for. The letters are used to describe a powerful community…
Our Shared Heritage Talk with S. I. Martin
S.I. Martin works with museums, archives and the education sector to bring diverse histories to wider audiences. …
