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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

Westminster Thursday 30th April 2026

JustKing Jones – Live at Ronnie Scott’s

Join internationally acclaimed saxophonist JustKing Jones for a powerful live performance blending jazz, global sounds and spiritual expression…

Brighton and Hove Friday 1st May 2026

Beverly Glenn-Copeland with F*Choir

Beverly Glenn-Copeland performs at Brighton Festival 2026, bringing his distinctive blend of folk, jazz, classical and electronic music…

Oxfordshire Friday 1st May – Saturday 2nd May 2026

Ballet Black at 25

Ballet Black at 25 comes to Oxford Playhouse for a two-night run, celebrating a quarter-century of groundbreaking work…

Birmingham Sunday 3 May 2026

Judi Love: All About the Love

Comedian Judi Love returns with her brand-new show All About the Love, bringing her signature warmth, honesty and…