Black History Month

British wheelchair racer who has become a symbol of perseverance, determination, and excellence in sport, breaking barriers, setting records, and inspiring countless people

First Black woman to be appointed a Bishop in the Church of England and the first woman to serve as Bishop of Dover whose impact on public life, diversity, and the Church has been transformative

Pioneering spoken word artist known for his fusion of music, storytelling and social commentary. He has won the Peabody Award

Co-founded Sistermatic, the UK's first Black lesbian-run sound system, in the mid-1980s. Sistermatic provided a space for Black queer women to be safe and celebrated during a time of margianalisation

Herman Ouseley was a titan in the struggle for racial equality and a pioneer in the fight against racism and discrimination in the UK

A non-binary multidisciplinary artist known for their queer and de-colonial creative interventions that disrupt commercial and community spaces.

British writer, dub poet, actor, musician and professor of poetry and creative writing. He was awarded 20 honorary doctorates in recognition of his contributions.

Jamaican-born British-based community leader and activist in the feminist, black nationalist, and squatters' rights campaigns of the 1970s

Promoted reforms of the police service and founded the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. Lawrence was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to community relations

Pushed the UK's civil rights movement forward and had a lasting impact on the lives of the countless people he inspired, particularly in his home city of Bristol.

Khadijah Mellah was the first hijab-wearing jockey in a competitive British horse race, winning the Magnolia Cup on her mount, Haverland.

Award winning space scientist, broadcaster and author, she was the first Black woman to win a gold medal in the Physics News Awards and served as President of the British Science Association.

Founder of Blackstage in response to the lack of diversity and opportunities in the pole industry for Black people and people of colour who pole dance and the erasure of trans and non-binary polers

British rapper, writer and activist voted Best Hip Hop Act at the MOBO Awards and has been included on the annual Powerlist of the 100 most influential Black British people in the UK

Edric Connor was the first black actor to perform with the RSC in a Shakespeare play in 1958. He was an actor, singer and filmmaker and set up a talent agency for black performers.

Black transsexual feminist writer, journalist and speaker with work on many media platforms including Stylist, British Vogue and Netflix.

Footballer and political activist and philanthropist driving societal change. He is a campaigner against racism, homelessness and child hunger in the United Kingdom.

Children’s television presenter, actor, author, and lifelong advocate for equality

A leading Black British magazine. Explores the latest news in fashion, music and culture, inspires through interviews and tools, and successfully documents Black Britain.

Blaque/OUT Magazine is a monthly, full-length publication centered FIRMLY in Black & Brown Queer Culture

UK's favourite disability magazine

News and updates from across the UK representing the voices of Black and multi ethnic communities, professionals, academics, business owners and social activists

Pride Magazine is the leading lifestyle publication targeting black British women

Digital lifestyle magazine for 'grown' Black women

Black Ballad is a UK based lifestyle platform that seeks to tell the human experience through eyes of black British women.

Showcasing the extraordinary achievements and experiences of the Black business owners