Black Excellence
“Queen of British Soul” Beverley Knight honoured by Birmingham City University
Rangzeb Hussain
July 24, 2023 | 06:26 pm
British soul singer Beverley Knight MBE said she's "thrilled" after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University today. The graduation ceremony took place at Symphony Hall, and the much-loved…
Birmingham City University bestows highest honour upon influential artist Sonia Boyce
Rangzeb Hussain
July 23, 2023 | 10:27 pm
Respected British artist Sonia Boyce OBE, whose work has been a regular fixture at Birmingham art galleries, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. Boyce, who has been…
Windrush 75th anniversary celebrated with events announced across the Midlands
Rangzeb Hussain
June 22, 2023 | 06:36 pm
The Midlands region is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush into Tilbury Docks with a series of events spread across the summer. The events to…
Birmingham’s brand new Black history sculpture defaced with “sickening” racist graffiti
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023 | 09:22 pm
Birmingham's first and only sculpture celebrating Black history and heritage has been defaced with racist graffiti, in an incident described by a city MP as "sickening vandalism". Earlier today, local…
Artist Michael Clarke hosts powerful exhibition in Digbeth exploring colonialism
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2023 | 08:38 pm
Birmingham raised artist Michael Clarke has opened his first ever public exhibition which explores British colonialism and his African heritage. The Dambala art exhibition - free and open to all…
Children’s author G.M. Linton to host Windrush storytelling event at Library of Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
May 18, 2023 | 01:12 pm
A West Midlands author who was inspired to write a children's book based on her parent's Windrush journey, is taking part in a special storytelling event aimed at families this weekend.…
New children’s book challenges gender stereotypes by celebrating women bus drivers
Rangzeb Hussain
May 1, 2023 | 10:30 am
A new children’s book celebrating women bus drivers from the West Midlands, is aiming to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage girls to consider a career as public vehicle operators. National Express bus driver…
Birmingham council to approve nearly £9 million for city arts and cultural sector
Staff Reporter
March 15, 2023 | 09:25 am
Birmingham City Council is set to approve nearly nine million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham over the next three years, it has been announced. The financial…
LGBTQ+ activist becomes Birmingham’s new Poet Laureate
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2022 | 11:07 pm
An award-winning writer and activist whose work has covered mental health and LGBTQ+ issues, including racism and intolerance, has been selected as the new Birmingham Poet Laureate. Jasmine Gardosi was…
Migrant media empowerment programme to launch in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
September 30, 2022 | 05:51 pm
Members from migrant communities are being invited to take part in a media empowerment course to help them achieve better representation in local media. Working closely with local journalists and…