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

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Northern collective of creatives showcase talent
The group is made up artists who work in film and design and show off their talent.
14 Aug 2024,6 mins
Luxury hair experience offered for textured hair
Businesswoman Judy Koloko wants to bring luxury Afro Hair-Textured Salons to the UK.
14 Aug 2024,5 mins
First UK Black Healthcare Awards launched
UK Black healthcare awards celebrate the work of health care professionals.
14 Aug 2024,3 mins
JLS star JB Gill joins Strictly
JLS star JB Gill talks about Strictly and touring.
14 Aug 2024,8 mins
Lavelle sings at a Hundred cricket match
Lavelle talks about performing at one of England's biggest cricket tournaments.
08 Aug 2024,6 mins
Shifters: Black love story hits West End
Love story about a Black couple heads for London's West End.
08 Aug 2024,4 mins
Benji Reid: Pioneer of hip hop theatre
Benji Reid is a pioneer of hip hop theatre and award-winning photographer.
07 Aug 2024,3 mins
Lloydie Coxsone: Reggae sound system legend
DJ Lloydie Coxsone is one of the originators of sound systems in the UK.
07 Aug 2024,9 mins
Olympic Breaking: The UK's first B-Girl
Hanifa McQueen Hudson also known as Bubbles makes her debut in Paris.
07 Aug 2024,2 mins
Morgan Lake: High jumper aims for Olympic glory
High Jumper Morgan Lake talks about her journey to the Olympics.
25 Jul 2024,4 mins
Julian Marley set to headline Simmer Down Festival
Singer Julian Marley set to perform at Simmer Down Festival.
25 Jul 2024,2 mins
Devon Malcom: Encouraging Black kids into cricket
Devon Malcolm is urging more children from the Carribbean community to take up cricket.
25 Jul 2024,4 mins
Parkinsons Disease: Breaking the taboo
Parkinsons Disease: Raising awareness amongst the Black community
19 Jul 2024,5 mins
Omarion: The lessons of independence
R & B singer Omarian talks about taking control of your music.
19 Jul 2024,6 mins
Daley Thompson: Olympian Superhero
Daley Thompson: Olympian star reflects on his achievements
19 Jul 2024,3 mins
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