UK Black

UK African and Caribbean stories, topics and discussion from across local BBC radio.

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Birmingham's first Black councillor honoured
Birmingham's first Black councillor unveiled in portrait.
18 Jul 2024,8 mins
Bridgerton: Adjoa Andoh is back as Lady Danbury
Bridgerton Series 3: Adjoa Andoh is back as Lady Danbury
12 Jul 2024,3 mins
Days Like This: R & B festival launched
Days Like This: Brunch offers a food and music experience
11 Jul 2024,4 mins
Ugo Monye: Lets talk about prostate cancer
Ugo Monye talks about prostate cancer
09 Jul 2024,5 mins
Summer Pearl: UK Jazz Hip Hop vocalist
Summer Pearl: UK Jazz Hip Hop vocalist talks about her mixtape 'Outsystem'.
03 Jul 2024,4 mins
The Windrush Warriors: Play set for UK Tour
The play Windrush Warriors exposes major political scandal.
3 mins
Celebrating Black Barbie
Black Barbie film celebrates the pioneers behind the doll.
27 Jun 2024,10 mins
Black playwright makes historic switch to West End
Benedict Lombe takes the play 'Shifters' to West End
27 Jun 2024,9 mins
House of MCR: Celebrating Pride
The production showcases Manchester’s vibrant QTIPOC community through dance and fashion.
19 Jun 2024,4 mins
UK’s first Centre for Music and Dementia
The Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia receives £1m to support new therapies.
19 Jun 2024,2 mins
Lion King celebrates 25 years in London's West End
Actors Shaun Escoffrey and Meloné M’Kenzy star as Mufasa and Shenzi in the production.
19 Jun 2024,9 mins
Desiree Henry: Athlete ready for Olympics
Sprinter Desiree Henry talks about a positive mindset for competing at the Olympics 2024.
12 Jun 2024,4 mins
Infinity Song: Soft rock sound goes viral
Band members Abraham, Momo, Israel and Angel Boyd sign for Roc Nation label.
12 Jun 2024,9 mins
Nu Civilisation Orchestra and Chaka Khan
Dr Gary Crosby OBE joins Chaka Khan to celebrate her 50 years in music.
12 Jun 2024,4 mins
Judith Hill: Music and therapy
Judith Hill is an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California.
07 Jun 2024,5 mins
Jalen Ngonda: How Liverpool changed my life
Singer Jalen Ngonda moved from Maryland to Liverpool to develop his career as a musician.
07 Jun 2024,3 mins
Gabrielle is back
Gabrielle talks about new album and touring with music legends.
06 Jun 2024,7 mins
Beyond the Bassline exhibition
Visiting an event that explores how black music has "transformed British culture".
21 May 2024,2 mins
US band Pink Martini celebrate 30th anniversary
The band is steeped in a sound based on a mix of Latin, jazz, and classical influences.
21 May 2024,4 mins
Tsana: Soul singer looks to expand her career
Tsana has released an EP 'Lovehood. It reflects on the power of love and being a woman.
16 May 2024,6 mins
Sweat: Play explores divided America
Actress Carla Henry talks about a play which looks at the plight of workers in the US.
16 May 2024,5 mins
Seamoss plant health benefits
Ayesha Hall talks about a plant which is recognised by African and Caribbean elders.
07 May 2024,4 mins