RCN Foundation partners with Michelle Cox to launch anti-racism award
RCN Foundation partners with Michelle Cox to launch anti-racism award.This is an annual award aimed at recognizing and…
Black History Event Highlights
British Urban Film Festival
The 18th British Urban Film Festival (14 to 20 October) supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced…
Pioneer Reparatory Justice Masters Programme welcomes first students
The double degree MA/MSc in Reparatory Justice is an initiative of the University of Glasgow and The University of…
In Depth with Dr Shantella Sherman, Acumen group
Welcome to the UK. Are there any British traditions or foods you still find strange? Not really. I…
Reading List: Black History Month UK
The Exact Editions’ Black History Month UK Reading List has been created in collaboration with 20 publishers, who have recommended…
Army Sportswomen – What Can You Achieve? Staff Sergeant Peta-Gaye Mahabeer Thomas
Although she described herself as a ‘tracksuit soldier’ for the first two years of her career, playing mostly…
Audio dramas featuring Black Women Jazz Artists
The audio dramas reimagine a moment in the lives of these two prominent female jazz artists who influenced…
Camden Black Radicals: Saluting Our Sisters
Human rights lawyer, UN Fellow and presenter Priscellia Robinson celebrates the lives of Camden women activists Claudia Jones,…
Black England: A Forgotten Georgian History
Georgian England had a large and distinctive Black community – some prosperous citizens, some newly freed slaves. Their…
Lea Morris
Starting in Bristol on Friday 29 September, renowned African American Soulfolk singer, Lea Morris, will be embarking on a six…
Heart of the Nation In Conversation: Dr Annabel Sowemimo and Carol Leeming
As part of the Migration Museum’s Heart of the Nation exhibition in Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, we…
WATCH: Black History Month – Remember Together
In the rich tapestry of the United Kingdom’s history, the contributions of the Armed Forces from non-white communities…
Fet Gede Feast of the Ancestors
London, UK – The vibrant and culturally diverse neighbourhood of Brixton is set to embrace a new tradition…
In conversation with Louise Hare and De Velma McClymont. In Celebration of Our Sisters
Louise Hare and Dr Velma McClymont will be discussing their writing and taking part in a book signing…
Honouring Ancestors: A Sacred Tradition in Haiti, Africa, and Latin America
This sacred practice is particularly prevalent in Haiti, Africa, and Latin America, where it plays a central role…
Saluting Our Sisters: Commemorating the Outstanding Contributions of Black Women Veterans Louise and Valerie
The Royal British Legion (RBL) is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting the needs of the Armed…
Phillis in London
Phillis Wheatley was born in Africa (most likely in Senegal) in 1753 or 1754. When she was about…
Hackney School Children to Herald Windrush Heroes at the Hackney Empire
Inspired by Flip Fraser’s legendary production: Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame, which was staged at the…
‘Saluting Our Sisters’ at The National Archives
The National Archives holds more than 11 million national records, including records relating to the experience and influence…
Empowering Change: A Conversation with Clarissa Angus, Championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at The National Archives
Q: Which sisters do you salute? A: I could go on forever about the sisters I salute. There…
