News & Views

Una Marson was one of Jamacia's most influential feminist thinkers. She was a poet, playwright, editor, activist and broadcaster.

Olive Morris is widely recognised as a prominent voice of leadership in the fight against discrimination in Britain during the 1970s.

As part of our 'Black to the Past' campaign for Black History Month UK 2021 we explore the lives of African Romans in Britain.

As part of our #BHMUK21 Black to the Past campaign we explore the underreported anti-slave lecturing circuit in northwest England

IBHM-UK launches theme for Black History Month UK 2021 - Black to Past - and all the ways to celebrate it in October.

A group of Lewisham mums led by Mavis Best, campaigned to stop ‘sus laws’ in the UK with the support of Paul Boateng (future Home Secretary)

The Bristol Bus Boycott started in response to the Bristol Omnibus Company's refusal to hire Black and Asian workers in 1963.

On the 21st December 2018, Google Doodle honoured the life and legacy of trailblazer Connie Mark, who served in the women’s branch of the British army in Jamaica during World War II. Later moving from her native Jamaica to England, she became a community activist, promoting Caribbean culture and ensuring that the women and people of colour who contributed to the war effort received equal recognition.