Black History

North West London come out in voice against police violence in Harlesden and racism in wider society

Protestors came out in support of a man who was violently attacked by police in Harlesden, and called for a fightback against racism in society
An African in Imperial London - book review

Danell Jones’ biography of an African man living in Edwardian London reveals a remarkable life amid the racism and imperialism of the time, finds Jacqueline Mulhallen
How to understand racism: A review of Great War to Race Riots

A new history of the 1919 race riots locates the dynamics of racism in the context of class, imperialism and wider popular struggles, argues Chris Nineham
Darcus Howe (1943 – 2017): the Mighty Lion remembered

A trailbreaking activist, writer and broadcaster is remembered by Madeline Heneghan
Tupac Shakur: Rap Revolution

A look at the political life of Tupac Shakur, and the implications for today's black movement, from Sean Ledwith
Like Mandela, Palestinians are prisoners of an apartheid system

The occupation of Palestine by Israeli forces is not dissimilar to apartheid South Africa, argues Koos Mohammed
Paul Robeson: erased from history - podcast

Portraying Paul Robeson on the 40th anniversary of his death, actor Tayo Aluko talks to us about this prodigiously talented singer, actor and socialist
Rock against racism: when black and white united

Jim Aindow looks at the history and impact of an inspirational anti-racist movement told through the photos of Syd Shelton in an exhibition at the Rivington Place gallery
The Black Panthers: the hidden history

Director Stanley Nelson tells the story of one of the most influential radical movements to emerge from the United States, whose legacy is both enduring and politically misunderstood, writes Season Butler
Black History Month matters

Amandla Thomas Johnson on the importance of Black History Month

Black History

Black History

Protestors came out in support of a man who was violently attacked by police in Harlesden, and called for a fightback against racism in society

Danell Jones’ biography of an African man living in Edwardian London reveals a remarkable life amid the racism and imperialism of the time, finds Jacqueline Mulhallen

A new history of the 1919 race riots locates the dynamics of racism in the context of class, imperialism and wider popular struggles, argues Chris Nineham

A trailbreaking activist, writer and broadcaster is remembered by Madeline Heneghan

A look at the political life of Tupac Shakur, and the implications for today's black movement, from Sean Ledwith

The occupation of Palestine by Israeli forces is not dissimilar to apartheid South Africa, argues Koos Mohammed

Portraying Paul Robeson on the 40th anniversary of his death, actor Tayo Aluko talks to us about this prodigiously talented singer, actor and socialist

Jim Aindow looks at the history and impact of an inspirational anti-racist movement told through the photos of Syd Shelton in an exhibition at the Rivington Place gallery

Director Stanley Nelson tells the story of one of the most influential radical movements to emerge from the United States, whose legacy is both enduring and politically misunderstood, writes Season Butler

Amandla Thomas Johnson on the importance of Black History Month

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