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A new series examining three major events that took place in 1981 in the Black British Community UPRISING is the BBC’s New Series From Academy Award Winner Steve McQueen – a vivid and visceral three-part series for BBC One examining three events from 1981: – in January 1981 the New Cross Fire killed 13 black […]
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BBC ONE ANNOUNCES “UPRISING” A BRAND NEW SERIES FROM ACCLAIMED MULTI-AWARD WINNING ARTIST AND FILMMAKER SIR STEVE MCQUEEN Uprising is a vivid and visceral three-part series which has been commissioned by the BBC. It will examine three major events that took place during 1981. In January 1981, the New Cross Fire which killed 13 Black […]
Read MoreThe Black Cultural Archives known commonly as the BCA is the leading body of information pertaining to Black history in the UK. The BCA are called upon by organisations, institutions and government for accurate information and guidance on matters relating to historical and current issues within the Black community and hold a coveted collection of […]
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The Cherry Groce Memorial A life-changing incident that happened over 35 years ago brings together Sir David Adjaye, Lee Lawrence and the Cherry Groce Foundation to create a monument in the heart of Brixton as a lasting tribute to Dorothy ‘Cherry’ Groce. The memorial, designed by Sir David Adjaye will be delivered by […]
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written by Joy Sigaud Lee Lawrence Lee Lawrence is the son of Cherry Groce. His award winning book, The Louder I Sing, is a powerful memoir about growing up in Britain. Lee, who was just 11 years old when his mother was wrongfully shot by police in Brixton in 1985 has spent his life campaigning […]
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Sir David Adjaye OBE RA Interview By Joy Sigaud His illustrative answers are inspirational. The British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye’s views on overcoming racism, the Black Lives Matter movement and the ultimate sacrifice of Cherry Groce representing so many victims come to the forefront as his latest monument – a lasting memorial to her, […]
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By Wyvolyn Gager When one reads of Dr Tres-Ann Kremer’s career strides, it’s easy to be overcome by a feeling of job envy. As head of Good Offices for Peace and the Lead Political advisor to the Caribbean of the London-based Commonwealth’s Secretariat’s Good Offices Section, Tres-Ann earns a living while travelling to most of […]
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Target Oxbridge and Trinity College have launched a unique programme to de-mystify Oxford and Cambridge and help more 14 and 15 year olds of Black heritage prepare to apply to and gain places at leading universities. Target Oxbridge, a free mentoring programme for UK students of Black heritage, is run by Rare Recruitment in collaboration […]
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Rural life in wartime Britain movie clips often omit Black faces but this little girl was an exception. Archived footage shows the little Black girl, jolly as ever, being crowned Queen of the May alongside her colleagues beaming and wearing a beautiful dress as she is presented to the judges during the Spring Festival. Who […]
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The latest report published by the House of Lords and the House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights. This is the section on Covid-19 and the impact on the Black Community The impact of Covid-19 on the Black community has been disproportionately severe. According to research by Public Health England the highest rates […]
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By Joy Sigaud Official guide to Who’s Who in the Jamaican Diaspora Remembering those who have contributed so much in the past and those who continue to contribute to the enhancement of the community and the wider population of Britain. Order your copy now here
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Click to read The magazine: available in selected major supermarkets. A big thank you to our readers and supporters. We have been informed by the supermarkets that the uptake was 100% within the first few days of Black History Month 2020. If you missed it you can read it here. Plus: Editions Extra! Black History […]
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By A.S. Francis In the face of adversity and many challenges, the Black Liberation Front was a well structured organisation which made a huge impact within the Black diasporas as well as internationally. It’s legacy stands as a blueprint for activism today. The Black Liberation Front (BLF) was formed in 1971 and to date was […]
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By Joy Sigaud 2020 has been a pivotal year for the Black Community of Great Britain and it is not over yet. As well as being disproportionately represented victims of the Covid-19 pandemic, police attempts to undermine and humiliate Black people has come to the fore, thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement. Welcoming the […]
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Lady Colin Campbell, Jamaican Royal Commentator and Bestselling Author Interview by Joy Sigaud From fashion student to royal confidante, from aristocracy to Black history, the wonderfully straight talking Lady Colin Campbell gives Joy Sigaud some insight into her reasoning and life from her perspective. J.Sigaud The public know you as the illustrious straight talking aristocrat […]
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