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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

Black and Orange Gradient Scholarship Program A5 - 1
West sussex Thursday 22nd October 2026

3rd Annual Community Anti-Racism Conference 2026

The 3rd Annual Community Anti-Racism Conference returns to Horsham this October, bringing together community leaders, professionals, educators, students,…

Tower Hamlets Thursday 22nd October 2026

AgriFuture Forum 2026

AgriFuture Forum 2026 brings together leaders, professionals, students and changemakers from across the agri-food, veterinary and environmental sectors…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Thursday 22nd October 2026

Don’t Call Me Scary!

Don’t Call Me Scary! brings author and communications professional Monique Pennie to Newcastle City Library for a Black…

Glasgow Thursday 22nd October 2026

Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul brings one of the defining sounds of modern Black British music to Glasgow during Black…