Maya Bello-TaylorOct 1, 20238 min readIvor Cummings - the unsung 'gay' father of the Windrush GenerationGrowing up in Addiscombe, Ivor was most-often the only person-of-colour in his local environment. One can only imagine how difficult it was
Maya Bello-TaylorOct 1, 20234 min readPrincess Ademola - the African Princess who served as a nurse during wartime BritainAfrican nurses such as Princess Ademola, through their migration, settlement and contribution to British society, hold equal claim to the at
MariaOct 1, 20233 min readSamuel Coleridge Taylor - famed 18th century British composerSamuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a Black British composer, whose father was from Sierra Leone. He rose to acclaim during the 20th cen
MariaOct 1, 20232 min readSix podcasts to listen to during Black History Month UK 2023 & beyondSix podcasts to listen to during Black History Month UK 2023 and beyond
Maya Bello-TaylorOct 1, 202312 min readLearie Constantine - was a cricketer, statesman, and Britain's first Black peerLearie Constantine - was a cricketer, statesman, and Britain's first Black peer
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MariaAug 29, 20234 min readOur TV picks for Black History Month UK 2023Check out a few of our TV recommendations to help you celebrate and learn more about UK Black history, culture and talent this BHMUK23.
Angela MApr 30, 20237 min readWhat is the theme for Black History Month UK 2023?The theme of Black History Month UK 2022 is ‘Before Windrush’. This October we’ll be exploring the lives and stories of Black Britons who