We remember Joy Gardner, a 40 year old Jamaican student in London, who was killed by police during a dawn deportation raid in July 1993. Officers handcuffed her, bound her with leather straps and gagged her with 13 ft of surgical tape until she collapsed. Joy suffered catastrophic brain damage from asphyxia and died in hospitalContinue reading “32 Years On: We Still Say Her Name. Joy Gardner”
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We’re Hiring: Senior Team Leader for Groundbreaking Research on AI, Policing & Racial Justice
BLAM UK is launching a new project:“Investigating Racial Bias in AI-Enhanced Surveillance Technologies and Predictive Policing Models in London.” We’re looking for a radical, strategic, and justice-oriented Senior Team Leader to help us lead this important work. About the Project This 18-month research project examines how AI tools used by the police, like facial recognitionContinue reading “We’re Hiring: Senior Team Leader for Groundbreaking Research on AI, Policing & Racial Justice”
Racism is a Mental Health Issue: Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.
Every year the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May 2025) spotlights a theme. This year, the focus is “community”, celebrating the power of connection and support. Communities give us belonging, purpose and safety – everything our mental well-being needs But as we come together this week, we must also confront forces thatContinue reading “Racism is a Mental Health Issue: Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.”
Black Theatre Shows
These are theatre productions that feature Black narratives, characters, and themes are becoming increasingly visible, offering a richer and more diverse cultural experience for audiences. With a buzz around plays and an increase in interest from a new age group of people in their 20s and 30s with more accessible and affordable theatre options, 2024Continue reading “Black Theatre Shows”
Senegal’s Decolonial Revolution: Lat Dior’s Legacy and Fanon’s Vision in Action
History is not a passive recollection of the past; it is a force that shapes the present and determines the future. Senegal, a nation once at the heart of France’s colonial empire, is now leading the movement to reclaim its sovereignty and reject the lingering grip of colonialism. Under the leadership of President Bassirou DiomayeContinue reading “Senegal’s Decolonial Revolution: Lat Dior’s Legacy and Fanon’s Vision in Action”
Preserving Culture, Resisting Erasure: BLAM UK Stands in Solidarity with Global Struggles
In a world where cultural traditions are increasingly under threat, movements for resistance and preservation are more vital than ever. At BLAM UK, we stand in unwavering solidarity with the struggles faced by communities in Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and across the African diaspora. These struggles, rooted in a shared history of colonisation andContinue reading “Preserving Culture, Resisting Erasure: BLAM UK Stands in Solidarity with Global Struggles”
From Heartfelt Storytelling to Black Girl Magic: How Doechii’s NPR Tiny Desk Performance Redefined Representation, Empowered Dark-Skinned Women, and Made Music History
Doechii’s recent NPR Tiny Desk performance was nothing short of mesmerising—a heartfelt, powerful, and revolutionary moment that left audiences spellbound. Among the standout moments was her soul-stirring performance of Black Girl Memoir, a poignant and deeply personal ode dedicated to Black women. Through her searing lyrics and emotive delivery, Doechii captured her journey of growingContinue reading “From Heartfelt Storytelling to Black Girl Magic: How Doechii’s NPR Tiny Desk Performance Redefined Representation, Empowered Dark-Skinned Women, and Made Music History”
What Does Kemi Badenoch Really Mean for Black Britain?
In an unprecedented moment, Kemi Badenoch stands as the first Black leader of a major UK political party—a milestone, yes, but not the triumph some might celebrate it as. Instead, it serves as a wake-up call for Black communities and allies in Britain. Is this a victory for true representation, or just a convenient facadeContinue reading “What Does Kemi Badenoch Really Mean for Black Britain?”
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”
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