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Representation and diversity is where ‘magic’ lies for the future of opera

Two women working to diversify opera in the UK have spoken of the importance of “demystifying” the art and focusing on the storytelling it provides. Alison Buchanan and Simone Ibbett-Brown told the PA news agency what change needs to be made to make ...

31 Oct 2022 at 09:00

Football

Alex Iwobi wants to be a role model just like his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha

Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi wants to emulate his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha and become a role model for youngsters. The Nigeria international has overcome a difficult start to his career at Goodison Park and is the player who has arguably flourished ...

18 Oct 2022 at 09:00

‘Uncomfortable conversations’ key to Black History Month, says Johnny Nelson

Former boxing champion Johnny Nelson has said people need to have “uncomfortable conversations” about race and history to make a positive change in society. Speaking at the start of Black History Month – held in October each year – the former ...

04 Oct 2022 at 12:24

Life

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

Many talented black voices are hosting great podcasts and championing black culture. Here are some of our top picks in celebration of Black History Month. 1. We Don’t Always Agree! Streaming platform: All streaming platforms Genre: Family ...

01 Oct 2024 at 09:53

Life

Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh: ‘We need to be better at celebrating the women who got us to where we are’

During lockdown in 2020, when everyone was at their local supermarket losing their minds over pasta and toilet roll shortages, Adjoa Andoh went to Brixton Market instead. “Brixton Market is full of traders who may not have originally ...

11 Oct 2023 at 07:30

UK must consider slavery reparations as it is ‘right thing to do’ – Labour MP

The UK should consider reparations for those who were enslaved because it is “the right thing to do”, a Labour former minister has argued, as MPs urged the Government to open up the conversation. Dawn Butler said she understood why ...

24 Oct 2024 at 15:23

News

Playwright Alfred Fagon’s bust among black history memorials given listed status

A statue of black British playwright Alfred Fagon is among the memorials that have been given Grade II-listed status during Black History Month. A gravestone of an African American who liberated himself from enslavement has also ...

05 Oct 2022 at 08:05

Black History Month bike ride offers ‘sense of belonging’

Three avid cyclists have described the “big emphasis on joy” within their cycling collective after its second annual Black History Month bike ride. The 22-mile ride across central London was organised by the team at Together We ...

19 Oct 2022 at 03:45

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Trevor McDonald teams up with Alexa to narrate inspiring black British stories

Sir Trevor McDonald has teamed up with Amazon’s Alexa to narrate a collection of stories by some of the UK’s bestselling black authors for Black History Month. The inspiring short stories explore the lives of Notting Hill ...

01 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Football

New Tottenham fans’ group backed to ‘make a difference’ to next generation

A new Tottenham supporters’ group have been backed to “make a difference” to the next generation of fans from diverse and under-represented ethnic backgrounds. Spurs REACH, which stands for Race, Ethnicity and Cultural ...

20 Oct 2022 at 11:41

Photographer to showcase Notting Hill Carnival ‘differently’ at BHM exhibit

A mixed race photographer is to unveil never-before-seen images which encourage people to see the Notting Hill Carnival “differently” from reports which may associate it with “trouble” at a Black History Month exhibit....

06 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Britain’s first black voter honoured by Westminster Abbey

A pioneer for the black vote in Britain has been described as a “seminal” part of history as Westminster Abbey announced a new memorial will be unveiled in his honour. In the 18th century, composer and campaigner ...

13 Oct 2023 at 16:30

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