I grew up in Cardiff in the 80s when there was not much diversity. The Black community then was quite small. At school I was used to being the only black girl in the class and with there being so few Jamaican families in the area we would all know of each other. I remember having to trek to Bristol or London just to find an Afro-Caribbean hair shop that catered for my hair type. This lack of choice…

A 91-year-old Cardiff man who came to Wales as part of the Windrush generation has revealed a fascinating insight into his 31 years working on the railway. As part of Black History Month, Transport for Wales interviewed Percival Hanniford about his life and career on the railway. Having been born in Jamaica, Mr Hanniford first heard radio adverts calling for people to move to Britain for work as a young man who had recently started a family. Two of his…

Heart of Cardiff inspired by the people and communities of the City Cardiff’s award-winning Sherman Theatre has announced its autumn season which includes the new audio series Heart of Cardiff, inspired by the people and communities of the city. The season also includes an audio version of a popular new comedy drama and two series of podcasts. The Sherman will also continue a programme to support freelance theatre makers and connect and develop young people. All of the audio and…

  Marking 100 years since the iconic leader’s birth, the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition joins a programme of Black History Month events celebrating Black history, arts and culture. The Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition opens at Wales Millennium Centre on 5th October during Black History Month, the nationwide celebration of Black history, arts and culture. The major free exhibition explores six themes of the iconic leader’s life – Character, Comrade, Leader, Prisoner, Negotiator and Statesman – tracing his Long Walk to…