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H.A.I.R (Heritage Attitude Identity Respect). Credit: Leyla Webbe.

Stories

How black history is equipping young people with skills for future success

Meet two projects supporting young people to kickstart their careers, connect with their communities and take pride in their heritage.

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Echoes in the Present, Larry Amponsah in Leeds

Projects

The World Reimagined: Journey of Discovery

A vibrant art education project aiming to transform understanding of the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans and its significant global impact.

24/08/2021

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Heritage Fund colleagues Mwiche and Alisha at the David Livingstone Birthplace

Stories

A brave new tribute to a famous Victorian explorer

How an independent museum in Scotland is preserving and re-examining the legacy of the nation’s most renowned explorer and anti-slavery campaigner

Blogs

Why we need to tell untold stories

Dr Edson Burton shares his experience of growing up in a diverse community, the importance of sharing everyone's heritage and his work on The National Lottery-funded project exploring 100 years of activism in Bristol.

27/09/2022

Dan Weill

Projects

Celebrating our Black heroes: The story of John Richard Archer- Battersea’s First Black Mayor

The Black Heroes Foundation staged a short play at Battersea Arts Centre about John Archer, the first Black Mayor of London, elected in 1913.

14/07/2021

Maxwell Apaladaga Ayamba with lottery trophy

News

Environmental champion Maxwell Apaladaga Ayamba wins National Lottery Award

The founder of charity Sheffield Environmental Movement recognised for his work opening up the outdoors to people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

07/10/2021

People viewing an exhibition at the International Slavery Museum

Credit: Pete Carr

Projects

International Slavery Museum: Igniting Ideas and Action

The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool will be transformed from a collection of galleries into a prominent museum, the first of its kind in the UK.

29/06/2021

Stories

Celebrating a heritage hero, Uzo Iwobi OBE

Page last updated: 13 July 2022 Swansea resident Uzo Iwobi has provided an outstanding contribution to heritage in her 30 years living in Wales. Among her many achievements, Uzo founded two charities: Race Council Cymru and the African Community Centre. She is the Specialists Advisor for Equality to

Stories

In conversation with Race Council Cymru founder, Uzo Iwobi OBE

In this video conversation, Uzo Iwobi shares her journey to becoming a Black leader in Wales, and discusses how Black heritage is celebrated within the country.

Chantelle Lindsay outdoors enjoying nature

Exploring Trinidad and Tobago's natural heritage at Fort George, Port of Spain.

Blogs

Breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people

Throughout my life, telling people my aspirations to have a career in wildlife conservation has often been met with surprise and disbelief.

29/10/2020

Stories

Mental health and wellbeing for black workers in heritage

We spoke with a black museum employee to share their experiences within the sector.

Stories

Pride and prejudice: stories of love against the odds

The National Lottery-funded Colour of Love project captured the poignant stories of mixed-race couples and their families in 1940s–1970s Nottinghamshire. Here are some of our favourites.

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