Black Abolitionists in Birmingham

The following pages give an introduction to some of the black abolitionists who came into contact with Birmingham. They not only campaigned against...

Black Dance Development Trust

From 'Les Ballets Nègres' onwards, black dance companies have had an important place on both the stage and in the community in Britain. During the ...

Black nursemaid, Bournville

This is a photograph of an un-named black nursemaid sitting with three white children who are presumably in her care. It was taken in the Triangle,...

Black People Against State Brutality

Flyers were an important medium for publicising Indian Workers Association campaigns. Many were quite unsophisticated in appearance due to the limi...

Black Performance on Sale

The image of the black minstrel was popular in Victorian England and was used to advertise products. This advertisement for 'Austin's Starch Glaze...

Black Uhuru: Jamaican Vocal Group

After Michael Rose left the group, Junior Reid took over duties as the lead singer. Black Uhuru were photographed at The Tower Ballroom, Birmi...

Blackheart Man: A Journey into Rasta

Poster for an exhibition of photographs by Derek Bishton, on the history, culture, music and lifestyle of Rastafarians in Africa, Jamaica and Birmi...

Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington, a controversial African-American figure, was perhaps one of the last great abolitionists to visit Birmingham who had lived th...

Boot Women

Birmingham has a long history of groups that have developed to address health and well-being issues for the LGBT community. The Lesbian and Gay Swi...

Boy with flag, Handsworth Park

This photograph of a boy with a flag taken in Handsworth Park comes from the Vanley Burke Archive. It was part Vanley's first exhibition 'Handswort...

Bridgetown

Photograph of the principal street in Bridgetown, Barbados, from the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.

Bruce Gill

Bruce Gill, Assistant Director of Personnel and Equalities, Birmingham Education Department: "Don't underestimate what you can do. It is still diff...