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People, Places, Events


January 23rd: Today's Feature
Dr John Anthony Roberts QC (17 May 1928 - 26 June 2016) was born in Sierra Leone. He is the first person of African ancestry to be made a QC
Jan 23


January 22nd: Today's Feature
Dame Donna Kinnair DBE was born in 1960 or 1961 is a British nurse and former Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of
Jan 22


January 21st: Today's Feature
Princess Tsehai Haile Selassie (13 October 1919 – 17 August 1942) was the third daughter and fourth child of Emperor Haile Selassie
Jan 21


January 20th: Today's Feature
Arthur Wharton (28 October 1865 – 12 December 1930) is widely considered to be the first black professional footballer in the world.
Jan 20


January 19th: Today's Feature
James Samuel Risien Russell, (1863 – 1939) a prominent neurologist and esteemed professor, holds a significant place in the medical history
Jan 19


January 18th: Today's Feature
‘Brown Babies’: The children born to black GI and white British women during the Second World War
Jan 18


January 17th: Today's Feature
Mural Commemorating 1977 Battle of Lewisham
On the 13th August 1977, a disturbing event unfolded in the vibrant streets of south-east London
Jan 17


January 16th: Today's Feature
Helen Wilson-Roe, a talented Black artist hailing from Bristol, possesses a diverse range of artistic skills including sculpture, painting,
Jan 16


January 15th: Today's Feature
Cleo Lake, elected Lord Mayor of Bristol for the 2018-2019 term, brought a unique blend of experiences and passions to her role.
Jan 15
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