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Educational activity books launched for Black History Month
Denise James
October 6, 2019 | 03:00 pm
Black History Activity Books During the month of Black History there are many events to attend, if you were looking for somewhere to attend, you may have been tempted by…
West Midlands mayoral hopeful criticises lack of BAME candidates standing for the position
Staff Reporter
September 14, 2019 | 07:03 pm
A prominent candidate for West Midlands metro mayor has criticised the lack of black and ethnic minority candidates standing for the position, as well as the lack of women, describing…
New Legacy Centre for Black excellence launches in Birmingham on site of The Drum
Denise James
September 10, 2019 | 12:00 pm
A new social enterprise aiming to inspire and celebrate black achievement has opened its doors in Newtown, at the home of the former Drum arts centre in Birmingham. The Legacy Centre of Excellence centre opened…
Birmingham LGBT unveils new inclusive flag for this year’s Pride celebrations
Rhi Storer
May 11, 2019 | 06:00 pm
Birmingham LGBT will unveil its new flag this Friday (17 May) at an event to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia. The charity will be joining other national…
Birmingham blue plaque unveiled to commemorate civil rights activist Ida B. Wells
Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019 | 12:09 am
A memorial plaque has been unveiled at an Edgbaston community centre in Birmingham to commemorate a heroic civil rights activist who opposed lynching of black people. Seen as one of the…
OPINION: Was Josiah Sharpe’s neat skin fade haircut really too “extreme” for school?
Denise James
January 28, 2019 | 03:30 pm
Five-year-old Josiah Sharpe had been excluded from playtimes and school at Summerhill Academy School in Tipton, Sandwell, because his hair was considered too "extreme" for the school. Following a public outcry, he…
Mother’s anger as 5-year-old son banned from school for “extreme” haircut
Denise James
January 18, 2019 | 05:30 pm
A five-year-old boy from Sandwell has been banned from school on account of his haircut, despite his mother insisting he had it especially styled to hide a medical condition. Josiah…
Black History Month: Who was ‘Queen of Kingston’ Cubah Cornwallis?
Guest Contributor
October 25, 2018 | 06:02 pm
Who was the 'Queen of Kingston'? Cubah Cornwallis became known as "The Queen of Kingston". She was also known as Couba and Cuba, her birthdate was unknown but she died…
New BBC history show to explore the ‘First Black Brummies’
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018 | 05:00 pm
A new television programme exploring the history of Birmingham's first Black residents will be screened in the city next month, ahead of being broadcast nationally in December. Titled 'The First Black…
Birmingham FA celebrates diversity in football for Black History Month
Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018 | 01:00 pm
An event organised by the Birmingham FA and The Albion Foundation has been held to highlight the success of black and ethnic minority talent in football. The organisations came together to mark…