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Born in 1958, Elizabeth “Liz” Obi became politically active as a teenager in London during a time of deep racial inequality and social tension. By 1972, she had joined the British Black Panther Movement, which was at the forefront of anti-racist activism in Britain. It was through this movement that she met Olive Morris, forming a close partnership grounded in shared purpose and radical vision. Together, they campaigned against housing discrimination, police harassment, and i

As part of our Legacies of Action: Understanding 60 Years of Change and Challenge Black History Month UK campaign, we explore the British Black Panthers, leaders of Britain’s Black Power movement. Their legacy of resistance, unity, and advocacy continues to shape racial justice today.

The article examines the rise and fall of political Blackness in the UK, emphasising its role in uniting racialised communities, the effects of division, and the urgent need for renewed cross-community solidarity today.

Explore Bernard Coard's legacy as an educator and catalyst for change in Black education. Discover how Bernard Coard's work reshaped UK policies.

In 1975 Mollie co-founded the Caribbean Parents Group (CPG) in Ealing. The group emerged in response to the local council’s policy of bussing Black and Asian children out of their neighbourhood schools, a practice designed to limit the number of “immigrant” children in any one classroom.

On Friday 15 August, a historic billboard was unveiled on Ladbroke Grove to honour Kelso Cochrane, an Antiguan-born carpenter whose racially motivated murder in 1959 became a turning point in Black British history and helped pave the way for the creation of Notting Hill Carnival.

UK Black Civil Rights Timeline (1940–1970) Key events, figures, and legislation that shaped the Black civil rights movement in Britain 1940 – Colour bar on military officers begins to be dismantled During the Second World War, sustained campaigning by groups such as the League of Coloured Peoples and the West African Students Union led to the removal of regulations preventing anyone not of “pure European descent” from becoming an officer in the British armed forces.

Every year on the 22nd June the UK commemorates the contributions of Caribbean people to the post-war economy on Windrush Day. This year, we're not only marking the day itself but celebrating the entire month as Windrush Month. On 1st June, we launched our theme for the month: Legacies of Change - From Windrush to Justice, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Race Relations Act.

The first of February marks the start of Pride month in the UK. Throughout the month of February, join us in learning about the Black Briton

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

Tyler Perry’s latest film shines a spotlight on the remarkable, little-known story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the concept of a ‘Black community’ in the UK has evolved and whether it remains relevant today. Has the

McQueen’s Blitz offers a different perspective by portraying the lives of Black Britons during the Blitz, moving beyond the myths and cliché

On 30th October 2024, English Heritage unveiled a blue plaque in Brixton to commemorate Olive Morris, a fearless activist and advocate for r

The Sons of Africa played a significant role in shaping British abolitionism, influencing laws and public opinion, and taking part in landma

The First Pan-African Conference was spearheaded by Henry Sylvester Williams, a Trinidadian lawyer, writer, and activist who played a pivota

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There are lots of creative ways your school can recognise Black History Month UK beyond school assemblies and we've come up with a few ideas

Writer, activist, and revolutionary thinker — Obi Egbuna helped spark Britain’s Black Power movement and gave voice to a generation determined to be heard. His story bridges continents and communities, linking Nigeria to Britain, art to protest, and imagination to freedom.

our theme for UK Black History Month is "Celebrating our Changemakers" exploring key moments in UK Black History