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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

Salford Sunday 17th May 2026

Judi Love: All About The Love

Join comedian, presenter and writer Judi Love as she returns to the stage with her brand-new stand-up show…

Sheffield Tuesday 19th May – Saturday 23rd May 2026

Noughts & Crosses

Malorie Blackman’s acclaimed novel Noughts & Crosses comes to the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield in a powerful stage…

Westminster Thursday 21st May 2026

Sly5thAve – Live at Ronnie Scott’s

Join Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Sly5thAve for a dynamic live performance blending jazz, hip hop, soul and electronica at…

Hackney Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd May 2026

Ballet Black at 25

Celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking dance with Ballet Black at 25, a powerful anniversary production from one of…