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Dame Jocelyn Barrow was a pioneering British educator, civil rights activist, and public servant. As a founder of CARD and a champion of multicultural education, she helped transform race relations, media representation, and cultural heritage in the UK. Her work forms a central part of the “Legacies of Action: Understanding 60 Years of Change and Challenge” campaign, tracing the achievements of Black British activists over decades.

As Windrush Day approaches, it's essential to reflect on the significant contributions and stories of individuals who have shaped the Windru

From her infectious smile to her boundless energy, Floella Benjamin has captivated audiences for decades with her unparalleled talent and pa

From the classrooms of London to becoming a renowned educator and author, E R Braithwaite's life story is as compelling as his impact on the

And Sam King is a true proponent of their fighting spirit. He first came to the UK to volunteer to fight in the Second World War and later

Althea Marjorie McNish was born in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago around 1924. She was the only child of a well-to-do

Princess Tsehai was born in Addis Ababa. She often accompanied the Emperor to public events during his exile in Great Britain (1936–1941), w

Growing up in Addiscombe, Ivor was most-often the only person-of-colour in his local environment. One can only imagine how difficult it was

African nurses such as Princess Ademola, through their migration, settlement and contribution to British society, hold equal claim to the at

Learie Constantine - was a cricketer, statesman, and Britain's first Black peer

Kofoworola Abeni Pratt was one of the first Black nurses in the NHS and a pioneer of nursing in post-independence Nigeria.

Lilian Bader overcame discrimination and racism to become one of the first women of Afro-Caribbean heritage to join the RAF

Black History Month UK 2022 'Sharing Journeys' campaign - exploring the lives of Britons with East African heritage Kathleen Wrasama

Black History Month UK 2022 'Sharing Journeys' campaign - exploring the lives of Britons with North and South American heritage.

Black History Month UK 2022 'Sharing Journeys' campaign - exploring the lives of Britons with Caribbean heritage

Black History Month UK 2022 'Sharing Journeys' campaign - exploring the lives of Britons with West African heritage - Lapido Solanke

Badenoch joined the Conservative party in 2005 and spent several years trying to get elected to Parliament

Black History Month UK 2022 'Sharing Journeys' campaign - exploring the lives of Britons with West African heritage Quobna Ottobah...

Black History Month UK 2021 'Black to the Past' campaign - African and African-Caribbean Victorians in Britain - Sarah Bonetta Forbes Davis

Black History Month UK 2021 'Black to the Past' campaign - African and African-Caribbean Georgians in Britain - William Davidson