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Back Babas Emmanuel or Emma as he is called was born infected with HIV. He doesn’t remember his parents as they died when he was a young boy. At the age of fifteen this terrible disease began to defeat him. Compassion a non-governmental organization stepped in to offer assistance. Paying for anti-retrovirals and his medical bills. In an effort to save his life. ©Vanessa Vick

The History of AIDS in Africa

There is now conclusive evidence that HIV originated in Africa. A 10-year study completed in 2005 found a…


Ms Kamara trained and worked as a teacher and civil servant in Sierra Leone, visiting the UK during the 1970s, but moved to London for medical reasons in 1987, settling in Hackney two years later.

African London

Africans were brought to London in the late 16th century because of Britain’s role in the slave trade….


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Southwark Thursday 15 January 2026 – 7.45pm

Out-Spoken: January

Out-Spoken is the Southbank Centre’s resident night of poetry and live music, showcasing some of the most exciting…

Birmingham Friday 16 January

Magic Of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns with all the soul, style and sparkle that’s made it…

2H2E186 Portrait of Sara Forbes Bonetta (1843-1880) by Camille Silvy, 1862
Bath Friday 16 January 2026

David Olusoga

Multi-Award-Winning producer, presenter, historian and professor, David Olusoga examines some of history’s missing chapters to uncover how and…

Coventry Saturday 17 January 2026

Legend – The Bob Marley Story

When you think of reggae, there is one name that stands above all: Bob Marley. Legend – The…

Liverpool Tuesday 20 January 2026

Afel Bocoum

Afel Bocoum is one of Mali’s most respected and enduring musical voices — a bridge between generations, a…