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OPINION | Selbin Kabote: Why isn’t my professor Black?
Selbin Kabote
October 29, 2021
While thinking about what to write for Black History Month, the recurring question in my mind came from a panel discussion at University College London in March 2014 – “Why…
Hidden histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation made available to public for first time
Rangzeb Hussain
October 15, 2021
Historic audio recordings touching upon the trials and tribulations of people who arrived in Birmingham as part of the Windrush Generation are being made available to the public for the…
David Olusoga announced to attend Birmingham Lit Fest 2021 during Black History Month
Rangzeb Hussain
October 5, 2021
David Olusoga, one of the UK's most respected historians and broadcasters, is due to attend the Birmingham Literature Festival 2021 on Saturday (9th Oct) during Birmingham Black History Month. The…
Over 76,000 support cancer patient Lewin’s campaign to stay in the UK amid deportation threats
Sundus Abdi
October 1, 2021
A petition campaigning against the deportation of an elderly cancer patient has received more than 76,000 signatures. Lewin Williams, 74, has lived in Birmingham for almost 20 years and has…
West Bromwich Albion fan jailed for online racist abuse of player Romaine Sawyers
Rangzeb Hussain
October 1, 2021
A West Bromwich Albion fan was jailed on Thursday (30 Sept) for racially abusing player Romaine Sawyers online after the culprit was tracked down by a football hate crime officer.…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…
Man, 50, convicted after racially abusing footballer Romaine Sawyers on Facebook
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2021
A man has been convicted of racially abusing footballer Romaine Sawyers online after being tracked down by a dedicated football hate crime officer. Police Constable Stuart Ward of West Midlands Police…
Community comes together to salvage defaced Malcolm X mural supporting Palestine
Rangzeb Hussain
September 7, 2021
A mural in Kings Heath commemorating the visit to Smethwick by civil rights activist Malcolm X in 1965, with the art showing solidarity with Palestinians, was vandalised this week but…
IN PICTURES: Simmer Down Festival 2021 in Handsworth Park
Staff Reporter
August 25, 2021
The sun was shining over Birmingham on Sunday as the Simmer Down Festival made a welcome return to its home in Handsworth Park following a limited virtual presence online during…
Birmingham festival celebrating local diversity gets celebrity backing ahead of June launch
Staff Reporter
June 6, 2021
An annual festival celebrating diverse communities across Birmingham is set to take place this month and will be delivered both digitally and at a physical venue. Being held on select days between…