Benjamin Zephaniah
Dr. Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah, hailing from Birmingham, England, represents more than just poetry. He stands as a transformative voice,
Read MoreDr. Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah, hailing from Birmingham, England, represents more than just poetry. He stands as a transformative voice,
Read MoreThis list of black history books is not exhaustive by any means. Buy Black History Books Online via Black Presence
Read MoreBlack Loyalists in 18th-Century London Image: Courtesy of Kurt Miller – KMI Studio Website: www.kmistudio.com It was during the War of Independence in
Read MoreDiane Abbott was elected Britain’s first Black woman MP in 1987. Representing the London constituency of Hackney North and Stoke
Read MoreIn the 18th Century, the black presence in London was very established. So much so that there were regular get-togethers
Read MoreFrank Bruno MBE is one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and arguably one of the most successful Black British boxers. Bruno
Read MoreOriginal article 14 Oct 2017 – Updated 04 March 2020 Who was Olaudah Equiano? Olaudah Equiano, later to be known
Read MoreWhen did the first black person arrive in England? Black Presence in Britain Like many aspects of Black British History,
Read MoreThe first black woman officer was Sislin Fay Allen who served from 1968 – 1972.Watford Observer: Black police officer Sislin’s
Read MoreThis is the updated version of the popular 1984 version of Fryers ‘staying power’. Staying Power is recognised as the
Read MoreForgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes – Linda Hervieux This book covers the Forgotten story of the 320th
Read More& Other Black People in 18th Century Britain Slave Graves can still be found in Britain. It is now widely
Read MoreIgnatius Sancho was the first African prose writer whose work was published in England. Ignatius A former slave and renowned
Read MoreSubmitted by Andy Simons Here attached is an update of my Black & Asian British resources bibliography of materials here
Read MoreDoreen Delceita Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE, was born Doreen Graham on the 24 October 1952 in Jamaica. Living in
Read MoreFor those interested in the film event, Looking for Claudia Jones, we thought you might like to know that Carole
Read MoreStephen Bourne Black Poppies – Britain’s Black Community and the Great War (The History Press, £12.99) Review by Sean Creighton 4
Read MoreBook Review by Marika Sherwood – BAASA As Good as Any Man: Scotland’s Black Tommy by Morag Miller, Roy Laycock,
Read MoreIts often asked: Were there any black soldiers in ww1? and although WW1 is often portrayed as a solely European
Read MoreOver the years, The Black Presence in Britain Website has been through quite a few changes, and as it’s Black
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