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Here’s some of the best dressed stars at this year’s MOBO Awards
Denise James
December 6, 2021 | 04:00 pm
The MOBO Awards 2021 were held in Coventry over the weekend, once again showcasing the best music of black origin in the UK and internationally. Those who took away a prestigious awards…
Inspiring Muslims to share leadership stories during Islamophobia Awareness Month
Staff Reporter
November 15, 2021 | 11:30 am
Inspiring Brummies in positions of leadership across the city's Muslim community are to share their journeys, struggles and achievements in a series of events to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month. Organised by…
INTERVIEW: Emerging classical star Isata Kanneh-Mason set to wow audiences in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021 | 04:31 pm
One of the UK’s most exciting young classical musicians will perform at Town Hall, a B:Music venue, for the very first time later this month. Isata Kanneh-Mason – who is…
Midlands’ unsung heroes celebrated at star-studded Birmingham awards show
Denise James
November 9, 2021 | 08:55 am
Unsung heroes from the community and business sectors have been honoured at a special awards ceremony in Birmingham which aims to recognise people who "go that extra mile" and inspire others to do the same. The…
UB40 band member Astro, 64, dies following short illness
Selbin Kabote
November 6, 2021 | 10:30 pm
Astro, a founding member of the Birmingham based musical group UB40, has died following a short illness, it has been announced. A statement on the band’s official Twitter said “We are…
10 stunning murals launched in Lozells as interactive Birmingham art trail goes live
Staff Reporter
October 29, 2021 | 01:29 pm
A series of stunning murals have been unveiled throughout Lozells in Birmingham as part of an interactive arts trail created to inspire local residents. The colourful artworks have been designed…
OPINION | Selbin Kabote: Why isn’t my professor Black?
Selbin Kabote
October 29, 2021 | 12:52 pm
While thinking about what to write for Black History Month, the recurring question in my mind came from a panel discussion at University College London in March 2014 – “Why…
Hidden histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation made available to public for first time
Rangzeb Hussain
October 15, 2021 | 10:13 am
Historic audio recordings touching upon the trials and tribulations of people who arrived in Birmingham as part of the Windrush Generation are being made available to the public for the…
David Olusoga announced to attend Birmingham Lit Fest 2021 during Black History Month
Rangzeb Hussain
October 5, 2021 | 11:20 pm
David Olusoga, one of the UK's most respected historians and broadcasters, is due to attend the Birmingham Literature Festival 2021 on Saturday (9th Oct) during Birmingham Black History Month. The…
Over 76,000 support cancer patient Lewin’s campaign to stay in the UK amid deportation threats
Sundus Abdi
October 1, 2021 | 11:33 pm
A petition campaigning against the deportation of an elderly cancer patient has received more than 76,000 signatures. Lewin Williams, 74, has lived in Birmingham for almost 20 years and has…