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…
Inspirational Women
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…
Embodying Resilience and Vision: Honouring Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow DBE
Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow DBE (15 April 1929 – 9 April 2020) has eternally engraved her values and…
Marcia Rigg: The Resilient Voice of Justice in Modern Britain
Marcia Rigg stands prominently as a resolute symbol of strength and a fervent advocate for justice. Born to…
Harmonious Resonance: Dr. Shirley Thompson’s Symphony of Black Excellence and Cultural Unity
In the realm of musical composition, there exist pioneers like Dr. Shirley Thompson, whose artistry transcends auditory experiences,…
Army Sportswomen – What Can You Achieve? Craftsman Shema Wright
Although she has been in the British Army for less than four years, Craftsman Shema Wright has made…
Amy Ashwood Garvey: A Trailblazing Pan-Africanist and Advocate for Black Empowerment in the Windrush Generation
On 10 January 1897, Amy Ashwood Garvey was born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, and her personal journey as…
Empowering Women of Colour: The Legacy of the Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD)
The Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD) was a pioneering feminist group that emerged in…
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…
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…
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…
Harriet Tubman’s Impact on American History: From the Underground Railroad to Women’s Suffrage
Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross in 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, into a family of enslaved African…
Black British women in science
Black British women have historically faced significant challenges and obstacles in accessing education and career opportunities, particularly in…
Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon
Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon is a British computer scientist, mathematician, and social entrepreneur. She was born on July 27,…
Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a British space scientist, science educator, and science communicator. She was born on March…
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…
Award wins for King’s Associate Director of Nursing
Felicia Kwaku has been highlighted as one of the most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people…
Second World War Service and Sacrifice – Lilian Bader (1918- 2015)
Lilian Bader was a trailblazing woman who made history as one of the first black women to join…
