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Daphne Steele: A Trailblazer for Black Nurses in the NHS

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Celebrating the incredible legacy of Daphne Steele, the first Black matron in the NHS. Her groundbreaking achievements in nursing and midwifery paved the way for diversity and inclusion in healthcare, inspiring generations of nurses to come.

October 2, 2024

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The Mother’s of Gynaecology Were Black Women

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“Our black bodies are the prototype on which genealogical advancements were cultivated. Our genetics wove the original tapestry of weft threads that is now modern obstetrics and genealogy. Our bodies were sacrificed on the altar of scientific development; our minds contributed to their advancement.”

March 24, 2023

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Why Did Britain Need to See Jane, Christina, and Rebecca as Little Girls?October 17, 2026
Why did Britain need to see Jane, Christina and Rebecca as little girls to recognise their humanity? In this powerful and thought-provoking article, Daniella Maison challenges us to confront how race, media representation and perceptions of Black womanhood shape whose pain we recognise and whose vulnerability we acknowledge. Their childhood photographs may move us, but they should never have been necessary for us to see their humanity. Read Daniella Maison’s compelling article and join the conversation. Why should Black women have to be seen as children to receive the tenderness and compassion they deserve?
The Jamaican Who Stood Beside KenyattaOctober 16, 2026
How did a boy from Kingston, Jamaica, become one of Britain’s most influential thinkers on race, culture and identity? This Black History Month, discover the story of Stuart Hall, the man who challenged Britain to question its history, its identity and who gets to define what it means to be British. Read his remarkable story and discover why his legacy still matters today.
Professor Folarin Shyllon Reclaiming Africa’s HistoryOctober 15, 2026
Black History Month: Professor Folarin Shyllon — Reclaiming Africa’s History From uncovering the forgotten history of Black people in Britain to championing the return of Africa’s looted cultural treasures, Professor Folarin Shyllon dedicated his life to truth, justice and reclaiming heritage. Discover the remarkable legacy of a pioneering Nigerian legal scholar who challenged historical erasure and championed Africa’s right to its own history. Because reclaiming our history is reclaiming our power. Read the full article with Black Wall St. Media. Black history is world history.
ALLISTER VICTOR BAIN: THE MAN, THE ARTIST AND THE HISTORY WE MUST NOT FORGETOctober 14, 2026
This Black History Month, Black Wall St. Media pays tribute to Allister Victor Bain, the Grenadian-born artist, storyteller and cultural pioneer whose creativity helped shape Caribbean and Black British cultural life. Through the heartfelt memories of his friends, colleagues and family, we celebrate not only his remarkable contribution to the arts, but the man behind the legacy. His story is a powerful reminder that our pioneers deserve more than to be remembered after they are gone, their lives, work and history must be preserved for generations to come. Read the tribute. Discover his legacy. Help keep his story alive.
When Your Achievements Are Treated as a QuestionOctober 14, 2026
When a Black Woman Has to Prove Her Worth What happens when decades of achievement are met with doubt, and a Black woman finds herself having to justify not just her work, but her right to be in the room? This powerful and deeply personal reflection explores race, credibility, the emotional cost of constant scrutiny, and why being told to “let it go” is not always enough. This Black History Month, it is time to look beyond celebration and confront the realities Black women continue to face in the workplace.