18th Century Black Loyalists in London
04 November 2011
It was during the War of Independence in the colony of America that Britain gained herself these unlikely allies. Black loyalists fought for Britain against the American colonists. Free blacks were joined by thousands of slaves who had been promised freedom and land by Britain
Get your facts right before playing the media
03 July 2010
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Recently, I was angered on hearing from a number of people by phone and on social networking sites that Munira Mirza (Advisor to the Mayor of London on Arts and Culture) had proclaimed on national TV a funding cut by the Mayor for Black History
Battle for History
03 June 2010
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Engagement in the heritage sector is often fraught with difficulties. Ever noticed if you’re not white that when you go to your local or sometimes a national genealogical or family history centre people look at you as if to say “hey your
Missing the point
03 June 2010
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A few days ago I attended an evening debate at the Tate Britain to coincide with the launch of the thought-provoking and skilful art piece by Yinka Shonibare MBE on the fourth plinth at Trafalgar Square. The debate entitled Message in a bottle – debating
Lawrence Joffe
Babs Guthrie
Cliff Perreira
Herpreet Kaur Grewal
Alan Ward