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The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society

Every year on the 22nd June the UK commemorates the contributions of Caribbean people to the post-war economy on Windrush Day. We’ll not onl

The establishment of Windrush Day took on added significance following the Windrush Scandal, also in 2018, which exposed severe immigration

In this blog post, we’ll explore the motivations behind the migration of Caribbean's to post-war Britain, the influence of British governmen

But far less is known about the two ships that arrived before the Windrush, carrying smaller but still significant numbers of migrants: the

Start your journey today by learning about amazing Black British Women such as: Yvonne Conolly, Emma Clarke, Jessica Huntley, Claudia Jones,

Our top reads for Global Black History Month(s) 2024

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Celebrating Global Black History Month(s) and UK Pride Month in 2024

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Six podcasts to listen to during Black History Month UK and beyond

Check out our list of books to read and enjoy during this year's Black History Month UK that includes fiction and non-fiction titles.

We're challenging everyone to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonthUK 2025 in a different way each day of October!

Who were the African Caribbean prisoners of war held in Porchester Castle during the 18th century?

Check out a few of our TV recommendations to help you celebrate and learn more about UK Black history, culture and talent this BHMUK23.

The first of February marks the start of Black History Month in several countries including the USA, Canada, and Germany. And the start of P

To mark the winter FIFA World Cup 2023, we'll be exploring some UK Black firsts in football throughout December.

Throughout November, we shine a light on African and Caribbean servicemen and women, from George Arthur Roberts at Loos to the British West Indies Regiment, recognising their courage, sacrifice and vital role in Britain’s wartime history.

As part of our Sharing Journeys campaign for #BHMUK22 we examine how African American GIs crossed the colour bar in the UK during 2WW

As part of our Sharing Journeys campaign for #BHMUK22 we examine the highly influential Caribbean Arts Movement (CAM) of the 1960s and 1970s