Champion Black Culture 365
31 actions you can take this Black History Month and beyond Make Black History Month 2022 more than a tick box exercise by championing Black culture 365 days a year. We’ve put together a list of 31 actions you can take to get things started. Change happens bit by bit,
National Windrush Monument Unveiled
It was an emotional moment for members of the Windrush Generation when the National Windrush Monument paying tribute to their ambition, courage and contribution to Britain was unveiled at Waterloo Station in London yesterday. The sculpture, by artist Basil Watson, shows a man, woman and child dressed in their ‘Sunday
From Calypso to Grime, how the Windrush Generation changed music in the UK
To celebrate Windrush Day 2022 we’re launching a new Spotify playlist featuring just some of the many songs that have captured the spirit of the Windrush Generation since the arrival of the first Windrushers in 1948. The Windrush Generation brought a wealth of new musical styles with them including Jazz,
The sound and spirit of Windrush Day 2022
What song best captures the spirit of the Windrush Generation for you? In celebration of Windrush Day on 22 June, we’re asking people to share the songs that best capture the Black experience in Britain from 1948 to the present day – to explore how the Windrush Generation and our
Calling all libraries!
As one of the leading voices for change, and a Black, female-led organisation, we can help you take action and inspire and engage your local audiences, visitors and service users. Our innovative talks and exhibition-events have been exploring and celebrating the Black experience for over 7 years and we can
25 Objeks And Tings for Christmas
Caribbean Christmas traditions are laden with meaning and include reminders of the African, Caribbean and British culture, customs and history. They confirm Caribbean identity. Food, fellowship and fun characterises the festive season with many events going on until sun-up as revellers enjoy seasonal ceremonies, public and private events. Though Christmas
Pearl Alcock – the art of living
Come with me on a whistle-stop tour of the life that was Pearl Alcock nee Smith. A life that began in Jamaica and ended in England. A life that experienced abuse, a loveless marriage and the loss of a child before it flowered again and lit up the lives of
70 Objeks & Tings Exhibition
Our new exhibition, 70 Objeks & Tings, launches at the Streetlife Museum in Hull on Saturday 2 October – celebrating 70 years of Caribbeans in the UK as part of Black History Month. The title ’70 Objeks & Tings – Celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK’ is a
Black History Month 2021 – let’s make it a festival of celebration
Last year, I wrote that Black Lives Matter protests around the world had sparked a commitment among many individuals and organisations to educate themselves about Black history, heritage and culture – as part of understanding racism and standing in solidarity against it. So a year on, has anything changed for
Caribbean-style New Year’s Resolutions for a Blessed 2021
2020 was historic for all the wrong reasons. Hopefully now that 2021 is here we can finally start doing more of the things that matter to us and keep the legacy of our heritage alive! Here are some ideas to see you through the next few months as you look