“The Windrush legacy, as we look forward to life in Britain beyond 2020, is of progressive and better educated multi–ethnic and multi-cultural communities facing up to prejudice, bigotry and ignorance; challenging inequalities and exclusion; and helping Britain to be an inclusive and fair society in which every person is able to live their lives without the fear of harassment, discrimination and exclusion”
Encyclopaedia Africana H
March 20, 2021
HAILE SELASSIE I OF ETHIOPIA
He ended slavery in 1923 and established a school for newly freed slaves in the capital, Addis Ababa. By ending slavery Selassie secured Ethiopia’s admission to The League of Nations.
Encyclopaedia Africana H
February 26, 2021
HABIB KOITE
Habib has sold more than 400,000 albums, and performed at more than 1,700 concerts around the world. His sublime musical offerings always have one foot firmly planted in the richness of the continent of our shared origin.
Encyclopaedia Africana H
February 20, 2021
HALLE BERRY
In 1999, Berry released her most passionate project to date, co-producing and starring in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, an HBO biopic.
Encyclopaedia Africana H
February 19, 2021
HUEY P. NEWTON
Revolutionary suicide does not mean that I and my comrades have a death wish; it means just the opposite. We have such a strong desire to live with hope and human dignity that existence without them is impossible. When reactionary forces crush us, we must move against these forces, even at the risk of death. We will have to be driven out with a stick.”
― Huey P. Newton, Revolutionary Suicide
Encyclopaedia Africana H
February 6, 2021
HANS MASSAQUOI
“I associated Black skin with superiority, since our servants were white,” said Mr. Massaquoi.
Encyclopaedia Africana H
February 4, 2021
RACISM IN HOUSING (UK) – STUART HALL FOUNDATION RACE REPORT, 2021
Addressing ethnic disadvantage in housing requires better data and increased research investment to understand experiences, causes of disadvantage and impacts of recent policy changes. It also requires political commitment and collaborative action to make use of this evidence to bring about more equitable housing systems and practices.
Encyclopaedia Africana H
February 4, 2021
RACISM IN HEALTHCARE (UK) – STUART HALL FOUNDATION RACE REPORT, 2021
Ethnic minority people report less good experiences than White British people of almost every dimension of General Practice services.And ethnic minority people who had been diagnosed with a cancer saw their General Practitioner several more times than White British people before they were referred to a hospital.
Encyclopaedia Africana H
October 31, 2020
HERBERT MACAULAY
His calculated moves around Lagos Island earned him the nickname ‘Ejo ni gboro’ (snake in the town), a name that stuck till his death.
Encyclopaedia Africana H
September 19, 2020
HERERO AND NAMAQUA GENOCIDE
“In 15 years little will be left for the natives, but we must keep this secret, for otherwise a revolution will be unpreventable.”