James Peters: The first Black man to play rugby union for England
James Peters was the first Black man to play rugby union for England. Peters was born on 7 August 1879 at 38 Queen Street Salford,...
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Bill Richmond: The first Black professional boxer to gain international recognition
Bill Richmond was an African-American boxer, who was the first Black professional boxer to gain international recognition. Richmond was the Muhammad Ali of his day...
Johnson Beharry: A Military Hero
Johnson Gideon Beharry is Britain’s highest decorated serving soldier. He became a national hero after risking his life to save a group of wounded soldiers...
Ten Things To Know About Olaudah Equiano
Olaudah Equiano was born an Igbo around 1745, in what is now eastern Nigeria. He came from a prosperous home; his father was a local...
The Black History Man: An Interview with Robin Walker
”A lot of people have this idea that the only parts of Afrika where there is any evidence of high civilization was ancient Egypt. My...
Ignatius Sancho: A Man of Letters
Ignatius Sancho (c. 1729 – 14 December 1780) is the first known Black Briton to vote in a British election. He gained fame in his lifetime and after his death...
You Are by Kwame McPherson
You Are …the honey in my Cerassie tea …the Ackee with my Saltfish …the Rum in my Coke …the Ganja in my cake, well soaked…...