Black History Wales

🎵 We're LIVE from Swansea! Join us for the Black History Wales 365 Launch featuring Ify Iwobi, Keith Murrell, Leila McKenzie & more. 📺 Watch now: x.com/i/broadcasts/1… #BlackHistoryWales #SwanseaLaunch @EnjoySwansea @SwanseaCouncil @rcccymru @BHCymru365

Wunmi Mosaku shows 'ancestral power' with Bafta win bbc.in/4c9qI5c

The BBC has apologised after an 'unedited' racist outburst was broadcast during the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, shouted N**g*r at actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo while they were presenting on stage. Despite a two-hour delay before airing, the moment wasn’t censored in the UK or in the US broadcast. A BBC spokesperson issued an apology for the incident saying: “Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the Bafta Film Awards 2026. This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette’s syndrome, and was not intentional. We apologise for any offence caused by the language heard.” ________ What do you think of this incident? Is an apology acceptable?

@SkyNews @UzoIwobi @GarethBarlow Well said Professor @UzoIwobi for paying such a worthy tribute to an absolute legend, an Icon, a mover, a shaker and a legacy maker - #RevJesseJackson REST IN PEACE and Power

Head of Black History Wales @UzoIwobi tells @GarethBarlow she is "absolutely devastated" to hear of the death of Jesse Jackson. She describes the U.S. civil rights activist as a "towering giant". Read more ➡️ trib.al/pWdA5fx 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and Freeview 233

This inspirational event will feature live performances, uplifting music, and opportunities to engage with the rich and diverse history of Black culture in Wales. Swansea born and bred artists such as BBC Radio Wales A-List Artist Ify Iwobi, Leila McKenzie, 2/4🧵 @rcccymru

This inspirational event will feature live performances, uplifting music, and opportunities to engage with the rich and diverse history of Black culture in Wales. Tickets are £5 per person (plus a £1.13 transaction fee). 2/3🧵@rcccymru

Join them on Thursday 12 February from 10am to be part of this celebration of music, culture, and the powerful contributions of Black communities in Wales. Book your tickets at loom.ly/nF63eq0 #EnjoySwansea #EnjoySwanseaBay @rcccymru 3/3🧵

Join Ify Iwobi, Leila McKenzie, Loki Bambino, rapper Amari with Keith Murrell and his reggae band from Cardiff and young rapper Morakai as they perform on the Swansea Building Society Arena stage to celebrate the launch of Black History Cymru 365. 1/3🧵 @rcccymru

The concert will feature performances by Ify Iwobi and Band, Keith Murrell and Band, Leila McKenzie Loki bambino, Amari, Morakai and DJ Timi. Tickets are available from £5.00 (+£1.13 transaction fee). Book now at loom.ly/nF63eq0 #EnjoySwansea @rcccymru 2/2🧵

Celebrate the launch of Black History Wales 365 in Swansea with an unforgettable Music Concert at the Swansea Building Society Arena on Thursday 12 February from 10am. 1/2🧵 @rcccymru

📅 Date: Thursday, 12th February 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm (arrive at 9.30am to be seated) 📍 Venue: Swansea Building Society Building 🎟️ Price: £5.00 (+£1.13 transaction fee). Book your tickets now at loom.ly/nF63eq0. @rcccymru #EnjoySwansea 4/4🧵

Loki Bambino, rapper Amari will be joined by Keith Murrell and his reggae band from Cardiff and Morakai a young rapper with talks about the meaning of Black History from a Welsh context, because Black History is Welsh History. 3/4🧵 @rcccymru

Celebrate the launch of Black History Wales 365 in Swansea with an unforgettable Music Concert at the Swansea Building Society Arena. The concert will be a celebration of music, culture, and the powerful contributions of Black communities in Wales. 1/4🧵 @rcccymru

🌍✨ We are delighted to announce that Windrush Cymru @ 75 has WON at the 2025 Big Syn International Film Festival! Produced by Race Council Cymru together with the Windrush Cymru Elders and directed and filmed by C-Bloc, the film celebrates the stories, resilience and lasting legacy of the Windrush Generation in Wales. As a winner in the world’s largest sustainability film festival, Windrush Cymru @ 75 was selected for global screening, highlighting how the Welsh Windrush community continues to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals through culture and storytelling. 🎞️ The awards ceremony took place in London on 7 November 2025, bringing together changemakers from across the world. We are incredibly proud to see Wales and the Windrush Cymru Elders honoured on this global stage. 💛 #WindrushCymru75 #RaceCouncilCymru #WindrushCymruElders #CBloc #BigSynFilmFest25 @bigsyninternationalfilmfestival #BlackHistoryWales #UNSDGs #Sustainability #SocialJustice #Equality #WindrushGeneration #Wales

Huge thanks to all our speakers and esteemed veterans who turned up at Butetown Community Centre to host a gathering for veterans from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people. Great to have the acknowledgement and recognition for service given to this nation. We Remember You ALL

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✨ Spotlight on Seraphyre! the Swansea-born artist weaving Afrobeats, ethereal pop, and indie-folk into a sound all her own. Singing in Welsh and a unique pidgin English, her music blends ancient and modern vibes, taking you on a journey through mythology, the ocean, and the cosmos. 🌊🌌 Her track Caru (“love”) invites you to feel, connect, and embrace the elemental energy of her music. Beyond performing, Seraphyre is also a radio presenter and coaching psychologist — proving her creativity spans sound, mind, and spirit. 💛🎶 #Seraphyre #Caru #Afrobeats #WelshMusic #EtherealPop #IndieFolk #WelshLanguage #MusicWithSoul #ElementalVibes #ImmersedFest

🌟 Bringing the stage to life! Ashley Grant, one of the MCs at the Black History Cymru 365 launch, kept the energy high and guided us through an unforgettable evening. ✨💛 He spoke about the importance of celebrating Black history as Welsh history and creating spaces where young people and communities can connect, learn, and be inspired. 🌍💬 #BlackHistoryCymru365 #RaceCouncilCymru #AshleyGrant #CommunityLeadership #Inclusion #Empowerment #CelebratingHeritage

🎶✨ “It’s going to be a great celebration of diversity and cultures from all around the world coming together for an amazing night of awards and celebration.” – Richard Stephens-Knott, Deputy Centre Director at St David’s Cardiff