Caribbean History articles
Blood Sugar tells the story of Slavery and the Abolition of the Slave Trade, from a local angle. The cast are local people with ages ranging from 17 to 70. Blood Sugar tells the story of Slavery and the Abolition of the Slave Trade, from a local angle. The cast are local people with ages […]
London, Sugar & Slavery gallery reveals city’s untold history What is London’s dirty big secret? What does a sweet cuppa have to do with a terrible crime against humanity? Visit the only permanent exhibition to examine London’s involvement in transatlantic slavery. What is London’s dirty big secret? What does a sweet cuppa have to do […]
Publicising and celebrating the life and work of Olaudah Equiano. The Equiano Society was formed in London in November 1996. Its main objective is to publicise and celebrate the life and work of Olaudah Equiano. The society consists of a group of individuals who share information with people in the community about a former Slave […]
Following an amazing year of tributes to black icons in Britain, October sees plaque unveilings to Ignatius Sancho and Mary Prince. Nubian Jak Community Trust has created Britain’s first black owned heritage scheme and invites all celebrate two major contributors to Britain’s history next week. As part of its Bicentennial commemorations, Nubian Jak Community Trust […]
Westminster honours first black councillor with Green Plaque Henry Sylvester Williams became the first black councillor in Westminster and only the second in the whole country to hold public office. Westminster honours first black councillor with Green Plaque. One of the first ever black politicians in the country is due to be honoured with a […]