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Afterlives of Looted Heritage

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Barnaby Phillips’s The African Kingdom of Gold: Britain and the Asante Treasure is a timely exploration of empire, cultural loss, and restitution. Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, Phillips traces the looting of Asante treasures and examines how their legacy continues to shape debates about historical justice today.

May 30, 2026

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Alzheimer’s the Black doctor who helped decode the diseaseOctober 1, 2026
🧠✨ Celebrating an Unsung Hero! Dive into the captivating journey of Dr. Solomon Fuller, a pioneer in Alzheimer's research and a standout figure in Black history. From his roots in Liberia to groundbreaking discoveries, discover the legacy of a medical trailblazer who defied adversity. 🌟
The Voice of the Child, Young Person and; Service UserSeptember 29, 2026
Whose voices are we really hearing? And what happens when we truly listen? The 3rd DARDR/DVA & Criminal Justice Summit 2026 will bring together professionals, practitioners, community organisations, academics and people with lived experience to place children, young people and service users at the heart of the conversation. Under the theme “The Voice of the Child, Young Person & Service User,” this year’s Summit will explore domestic abuse, violence, safeguarding, exploitation, trauma and criminal justice — but most importantly, how listening can move beyond consultation and become meaningful action. 📅 Friday 27 November 2026 📍 Brent Civic Centre, Wembley 💻 Hybrid Event | CPD Accredited Read more about the Summit, the conversations it will explore and how to book your place.
The Crown in the Ledger: What Finding Britain’s Slave Traders Asked Us to FaceSeptember 28, 2026
What happens when Britain’s history is no longer told through monuments, wealth and institutions, but through the ledger behind them? Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David Olusoga brings names, companies, royal connections and fortunes into focus, forcing us to confront how deeply the transatlantic slave trade was embedded in British society. In “The Crown in the Ledger,” we explore what these records reveal about wealth, power, responsibility and the legacy that remains today. Read the full article and ask yourself: who owns what, who benefited, and what does honest accounting look like?
Is ‘Othello’ relevant today?September 19, 2026
Othello: A Timeless Exploration of Jealousy, Racism, and Ambition
A life lived beyond the limits of representationSeptember 18, 2026
Bonnie Greer was never simply a writer, playwright or broadcaster. She was a cultural force who refused to be confined by the expectations placed on Black women in public life. From Chicago to Britain, from theatre and literature to television and institutional leadership, she built a life defined by intellect, independence and an unapologetic right to occupy space. As Britain remembers her following her death at 77, this article looks beyond the achievements and asks what her life represented: the power of cultural authority, the importance of institutional access, and the freedom to be fully human rather than simply inspirational.