Caribbean History articles
Football Pioneer and World War One Hero Walter Tull Receives Blue Plaque "I was out playing football on Hackney Marshes and a scout was there from Clapton Football club. He saw me playing and thinks I should have a trial with them." Walter Tull August 1908 "What a season we have had. We’ve won the […]
Blackamoores: Africans in Tudor England, Their Presence, Status and Origin Official Book Tour October 2014 Dates & Locations 8th of October 1pm – 2pm: The Barber Institute – University of Birmingham, B15 2TS 6pm – 9pm: ACSHO Community Centre – 104 Heathfield Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B19 1HJ 15th of October | 7pm – 9pm First […]
Brixton Nine Project | Black Mystery Month Competition This Black History Month 2014 sees the launch of an engaging and interactive art initiative by designer and graphic artist, Jon Daniel. His latest piece, ‘Brixton Nine’ uses his trademark, bold iconographic style to pay tribute to nine Black cultural figures, which are associated with Brixton. Participants […]
German Town The Lost Story Of Seaford Town Jamaica German Town The Lost Story Of Seaford Town Jamaica, is a documentary that explores the history of German heritage within Westmoreland Jamaica. Deep within the isolated undeveloped mountains of Westmoreland lies a village with a history and people unique to Jamaica. It is said that the […]
Black History Month 2014 – Black Blood Runs Red at the Drum Arts Centre 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War. To commemorate this historic occasion, this year’s Black History Month (BHM) is entitled Black Blood Runs Red, and will recognise the achievements, contributions and struggles of African, Asian and Caribbean soldiers […]