Black History2 days agoThe US coast that wouldn't let African culture dieAlong the US's South-eastern coast, Gullah Geechee communities preserve a distinct culture and language rooted in West Africa that is spoken nowhere else on Earth.2 days ago3 Nov 2025The Southern US county honouring its dark pastWhile other places in the US are increasingly censoring how they tell their multicultural histories to travellers, one community is highlighting them.3 Nov 20251 Oct 2025Piano legend Winifred Atwell honoured with plaqueWinifred Atwell, originally from Trinidad, was the first black artist to have a UK number one hit song1 Oct 20259 Sept 2025The road trip that celebrates a musical legendMany towns and cities along the Blues Trail have planned festivals, exhibitions and live music to mark the 100th birthday of the homegrown musical legend.9 Sept 20254 Aug 2025The shocking murders that sparked change in the USIn August 1964, three civil rights activists were found dead in the Deep South. The public's response provided the impetus for new civil rights legislation in America.4 Aug 202513 Jul 2025Archive to give African American veterans a voiceThe project will tell the untold stories of black personnel based in the east during the Cold War.13 Jul 20254 Jul 2025Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.4 Jul 202519 Jun 2025The birthplace of the US' newest national holidayOne hundred and sixty years after word reached Galveston, Texas, that enslaved African Americans were now free, the city is honouring Juneteenth all year round.19 Jun 202512 Jun 2025The 70s rock band putting 'Zamrock' on the mapBlending the style of The Rolling Stones with African beats and instruments, Zambian group Witch were revolutionary – then disappeared. No one could have predicted their return.12 Jun 2025...
