The life of Francis Barber
Most people believe that black people came to Britain after the Second World War with the arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948. But Black people have had a presence in Britain for as far back as …
People in history
Queen Nzinga of Angola
Queen Anna Nzinga was a 17th-century African ruler who ruled the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms of the Mbundu people in Angola and fought against the slave trade and European influence in Angola.
Anna …
Olaudah Equiano – Writer and abolitionist
Olaudah Equiano (c.1745-1797) was an eighteenth-century African writer whose experiences as a slave prompted him to become involved in the British abolition movement.
Early years
Equiano was …
Altheia Jones-LeCointe: A revolutionary life and impact on Black Power Movement in Britain
Altheia Jones-LeCointe, a Trinidadian physician, research scientist, and political activist, is known for her significant role in the Black Power Movement in Britain during the 1960s and …
John Lewis: A beacon of civil rights and social justice in America
John Lewis, born on 21 February 1940 in rural Alabama, was a prominent civil rights leader and politician known for his tireless activism, dedication to social justice, and unwavering commitment to …
Claudia Jones – Activist and Mother of Caribbean Carnival in Britain
Claudia Jones was a feminist, political activist, pioneering journalist, and visionary. She is known for being the ‘Mother of Caribbean Carnival in Britain’.
Early years
Claudia Jones was born …
Winston Churchill
Few political figures loom as large or as divisive as Winston Churchill. In Britain, he is the bulldog prime minister who refused to surrender to Nazi Germany, the voice on the radio promising that …
Shaka Zulu: The legendary warrior king
Shaka Zulu, born in 1787, remains one of the most formidable and innovative leaders in African history. As the founder of the Zulu Kingdom in the early 19th century, his military genius, social …
George Arthur Roberts: A life of service and sacrifice
George Arthur Roberts was a remarkable man who made significant contributions to British society and the armed forces. Born in Trinidad, he travelled to the UK long before the Windrush and became one …
Una Marson: Trailblazing Jamaican poet and feminist icon
In the annals of Jamaican history, Una Marson’s name shines as a luminary—a poet, playwright, feminist, and relentless advocate whose profound contributions continue to inspire and resonate …
Ancient Semitic people: The Carthaginians
The Carthaginians were an ancient Semitic people known for establishing one of the most powerful and enduring civilisations in the Mediterranean region. Originating from the Phoenician city-state of …
Ancient Semitic people: The Phoenicians
The Phoenicians were an ancient Semitic-speaking people who emerged in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean, primarily along the coast of modern-day Lebanon, as well as parts of Syria and Israel. …