A major photography exhibition starting this month will highlight the invisibility of Black children with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21). Reflecting Radiance’featuring photographs by world-renowned lensman Misan Harriman. Coinciding with World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, “the exhibition shines a light on the beauty, resilience and potential of Black children…

The third month of the year is recognised by many as International Women’s Month “as an important reminder for the contributions women have made towards society, culture and history.” (1) However, with its origins in the gender equality/proto-feminist movement, Afrikan women have historically been subject to erasure within the narratives…

As we CONTINUE to honour the life and legacy of Prophet Omowale Malcolm X in his centenary year, it has to be stated that the meaning and location of that legacy remains a source of contention. For some, the enduring narrative is one of transformation typified by his “change” away…

As we gear up for the annual Omowale Malcolm X Observance taking place on Sunday 23rd February at Chestnuts Community Centre featuring international guest speakers Mama Marimba Ani and Mwalimu Bomani Baruti (https://alkebulan.org/omxobservance/), we highlight one of the most enduring aspects of his legacy, his manhood. Indeed, generations of brothers…

After introducing the Omowale Malcolm X season in his centenary year in our previous show, we highlight that 6265 (2025) is also one hundred years since the birth of Patrice Lumumba (as well as Franz Fanon and Medger Evers). We don’t know the extent to which the Congolese freedom fighter…