In Britain and around the world, people are rethinking the words we use to describe identity. Terms like “ethnic minority” or BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) have long been used to label Black and brown communities. But today these terms are being challenged and a new phrase, “Global Majority,” is gaining ground. Coined byContinue reading “Language, Power, and the Global Majority.”
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Black August and the Power of Global Black Resistance
Every year, as summer peaks in August, Black communities around the world observe Black August, a month-long reflection on Black resistance, revolution, and the enduring fight for liberation. Unlike festive celebrations, Black August is solemn and purposeful: it began in the late 1970s among Black activists and prisoners in California, intended as a time toContinue reading “Black August and the Power of Global Black Resistance”
Debunking the Myth of the “Evil” Jab Jab
Jab Jab (from French diable, devil) is often misrepresented in media as something dark or demonic. In reality, Jab Jab is a proud Grenadian and Caribbean masquerade tradition rooted in resistance and celebration, not evil. It dates back to 1834, when slavery was abolished across the Caribbean. Freed people took to the streets at dawnContinue reading “Debunking the Myth of the “Evil” Jab Jab”
Pearl Alcock: Building Black Queer Joy in Brixton’s Underground.
Pearl Alcock (1934–2006) was a Jamaican-born Black British artist, businesswoman, and community builder. For much of the 1970s and ’80s she ran a secret club in Brixton that became legendary , Pearl’s Shebeen, the only gay bar in the area. This underground space welcomed Black gay and bisexual patrons from across London, giving them aContinue reading “Pearl Alcock: Building Black Queer Joy in Brixton’s Underground.”
From Pirate Radio to Festival Headliners: How Black British Music Rose in the UK.
Black music is riding high in summer 2025. From Recessland to Notting Hill Carnival and Wireless, genres of the Black diaspora: Afrobeats, Amapiano, grime, reggae, Dancehall and R&B dominate festival line-ups. It feels like a victory lap for Black music. But not long ago, things were very different. Black music in Britain was often criminalised,Continue reading “From Pirate Radio to Festival Headliners: How Black British Music Rose in the UK.”
Malcolm X at 100: Radical Legacy for Black Britain
Malcolm X (1925–1965) was an African American leader whose uncompromising demand for Black dignity and self‑determination reverberated around the world. Born Malcolm Little on 19 May 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, he witnessed violent racism from childhood – his family’s home was burned and his father killed in a likely KKK attack. These experiences drove himContinue reading “Malcolm X at 100: Radical Legacy for Black Britain”
The Brazilian Quarter: A Story of Return, Resilience and Cultural Unity.
Hidden in the heart of Lagos Island lies a neighbourhood with a powerful story, a place known as the Brazilian Quarter, or Popo Aguda. What makes this area so unique is it’s legacy of a people who were kidnapped and taken across the Atlantic in chains, found freedom, and returned home carrying their memories, culture,Continue reading “The Brazilian Quarter: A Story of Return, Resilience and Cultural Unity.”
Discover Hidden Histories: Black Pioneers You’ve Never Heard Of
As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to remember that history is often written by those in power, leaving many key figures out of the narrative. While we rightly honour icons like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, there are countless Black individuals whose contributions have shaped society but remain largely forgotten. TheseContinue reading “Discover Hidden Histories: Black Pioneers You’ve Never Heard Of”
The History Of US Black History Month & Celebrating African American Arts
Written By Avila Chidume In the UK, Black History Month is celebrated annually in October, while in the USA, it takes place in February. This tradition in the US owes its roots to Carter G. Woodson, a prominent African-American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher, who established ‘Negro History Week’ in 1926. This week-long commemoration hasContinue reading “The History Of US Black History Month & Celebrating African American Arts”
Primary School to Roll Out Black History Book by BLAM Across All Subjects
Educational innovation is taking place at Van Gogh Primary School in South London as they get into the vibrant pages of BLAM UK’s ‘Global Black Narratives for the Classroom: Africa, The Americas and The Caribbean.’ Led by Nadine Bernard, the UK’s youngest Black headteacher, Van Gogh is not just ordering these books – they’re creatingContinue reading “Primary School to Roll Out Black History Book by BLAM Across All Subjects”
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