Black History in Birmingham Libraries

These pages contain information and material related to Black History and culture in Birmingham. Much of the source material is kept in the Archives and Heritage Service

Features on Black History in Birmingham Menu - Our popular menu featuring aspects of Black history in Birmingham including the early black presence, migration, religion, arts and politics

Connecting Histories - An innovative project which aims to use to culturally diverse archive collections to promote learning and community engagement.

A Shared History, A Shared Future - This project celebrates 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade and explores how slavery in all its forms has operated throughout history.

Black History Collection - A collection in Central Library to showcase some of the extensive Black History resources.

Black Writing - New writers and projects, plus established black writers of fiction, poetry and drama

Black History Sources - Sources in Archives and Heritage which highlight the diversity of the city's population.

Making Connections: Birmingham Black International History
A book about Birmingham Black International History

Slave Trade Contents Menu- Find out more about Birmingham connection to the Transtlantic Slave Trade by using these online documents taken from Archives and Heritage

Birmingham Stories - Birmingham Storiesis an exciting project that intends to extend an awareness of the diverse histories of the city in its many voices and cultures. Unlocking the experiences contained in archive and heritage materials, the project will present a series of public workshops and free online research guides.

Breaking the Chains 2007 - commemorated the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade

Digital Handsworth - A web-site documenting the ancient parish of Handsworth from its early history up to the present day.

Images from Birmingham International Carnival 2003 by Brigitte Winsor - Images from Birmingham International Carnival
by Brigitte Winsor

Pogus Caesar - A fascinating insight into the life and work of Pogus Caesar, an artist, producer and photographer based in Birmingham

'Some Common Bond' - From Paul Robeson to the Birmingham Anti-Apartheid Movement, learn more about Birmingham's connections to Black International History

Black Xibit book list - A review of recommended books featuring international authors such as Courtia Newland, Maya Angelou, LintonKwesi Johnson and many more ...

THE EXCHANGE PROJECT - A photographic project linking the sister cities of Birmingham and Johannesburg through the photography of George Hallet and Vanley Burke

Vanley Burke - For those interested in the study of black people in Britain, the Vanley Burke Collection is one of Birmingham City Archive's most significant bodies of material. Learn more about the man described as the 'Grandfather' of Black British Photography ...

Henry Gunter - A fascinating insight into the life of Henry Gunter, a Trade Unionist, Activist, Editor and Journalist based in Birmingham. Written by Dr Roi Kwabena

Portraits of Black Achievement on the Connecting Histories web site

Black History in Birmingham Libraries

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