Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition
The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge is proud to present Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition, an exhibition that tells…
News Views and Opinion
BFI Cancels Meeting on Petition to Save African Odysseys Programme Just Two Hours Before Start
The British Film Institute (BFI) has sparked outrage by cancelling a highly anticipated meeting with the African Odysseys…
Celebrating Black Labour: The 2025 Black History Month Theme from ASALH Highlights African Americans’ Impact in the Workforce
As America prepares to celebrate Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and…
Canada Unveils Theme for Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Black Legacy and Leadership
The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, has announced the theme for Black…
Women In The Shade 2025 Conference: Empowering Black Women in Leadership
The highly anticipated 2025 Women In The Shade conference is set to take place on 16th January 2025…
Inua Ellams and Ilayda McIntosh Win Prestigious Playwriting Awards at the 28th Alfred Fagon Ceremony
The winners of the 28th Alfred Fagon Award and the fourth Mustapha Matura Award and Mentoring Programme were…
Funding Available for Community Street Parties in 2025
The funding is designed to foster community cohesion and bring residents together to celebrate the borough’s diversity and…
Civil Rights Hero Dr. Paul Stephenson, Leader of the Bristol Bus Boycott, Dies at 87
Dr. Paul Stephenson, a heroic figure in the British civil rights movement and the courageous leader of the…
Kwaku Organised His Last Community Event In Memory Of The Late Dame Betty
Ghanaian-born Dame Betty Asafu-Adjaye was a tireless community worker, who engaged particularly with the elderly and vulnerable, through…
Social justice activist, Olive Morris, gets an English Heritage blue plaque
English Heritage has commemorated activist and housing rights campaigner, Olive Morris, with a blue plaque in Brixton, the…
Reclaiming the Narrative (Part II)
Exploring this year’s theme of “Reclaiming Narratives”, I invite everyone to consider their role in shaping a more…
WATCH: Nicky Lawrence Unveils Ugly Black Woman: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment
In a powerful reflection of resilience and creativity, Nicky Lawrence shares her long-awaited project, Ugly Black Woman, marking…
“Reclaiming narratives” with inaugural Black Health and Research Conference at Norwich Research Park
The Black Health and Research Conference was held on Wednesday 23 October 2024 and was run by NNUH…
Reclaiming Our Narratives – A Legacy of Change (Part I)
For me, BHM is not just a cultural moment, but a deeply personal call to action. My grandfather,…
Reclaiming Narratives: The Lion King’s Legacy of Representation and Inspiration
In celebration of Black History Month, Disney Theatrical are spotlighting some of The Lion King’s incredibly talented team…
Reimagining Dance: The Return of Dance Umbrella to London
Dance Umbrella is returning to London again this year, how does it feel to be bringing it back…
Celebrating and Protecting Our Hair History: The Halo Collective’s Black Hair Revolution
The Halo Code explicitly protects students and staff who come to school with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated…
Nursing in the UK: celebrating our diverse past, present and future
The history of nursing in the UK is an incredible story dating back centuries, rich with nursing staff…
Unveiling Hidden Histories: The Journey of Black History Studies
I founded Black History Studies in 2006 with my husband, Mark, to teach Black History and Black Studies…
Leading with Purpose: Paul Anderson’s Journey as a Transformative Leader
As we celebrate Black History Month, Paul Anderson, CEO of the UK Centre for Carnival Arts and Voyage,…
