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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

Norfolk Wednesday 29 July 2026

Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm

Comedian Daliso Chaponda brings his new stand-up show Topical Storm to Norwich, offering a sharp and thought-provoking take…

City of London Monday 3rd August 2026

Senior Community Cinema: Hyenas

As part of the Barbican’s acclaimed Project a Black Planet film season, Senior Community Cinema: Hyenas offers audiences…

Westminster Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th August 2026

The Blackbyrds Live at Ronnie Scott’s

Legendary jazz-funk pioneers The Blackbyrds return to London’s world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club for two nights celebrating more…

City of London Monday 10th August 2026

Relaxed Screening: Handsworth Songs

Presented as part of the Barbican’s groundbreaking Project a Black Planet film season, this relaxed screening of Handsworth…