I AM History

04/04/2025

Queen Nanny of the Maroons: A fearless leader, a symbol of resistance, and a legend in the fight for freedom. ✊🏾🔥 Discover her story of courage and rebellion.

Nanny of Maroons, also known as Queen Nanny or Granny Nanny is one of Jamaica’s seven national heroes. It is believed she was born around 1686, in what is today present day Ghana, who after being enslaved became the leader of the Windward Maroons in the 18th century that fought the resistance of c...

19/03/2025

Happy Women’s History Month. We are celebrating the month by turning the spotlight on Black women who use their platform to champion and elevate Black women’s voices. Those who have not shied away from difficult conversations and explored nuanced stories to share how multifaceted Black women really are. We decided to go with 5 from a list of some of our personal faves:

Issa Rae creator of Insecure
co-founder of Black Ballad
co-founder of Blavity and AfroTech
bestselling author of the Legacy of Orisha trilogy (Children of Blood and Bone)
award-winning playwright of Shifters, Lava

In honour of Women’s History Month we are celebrating women who have made a point of challenging stereotypes by championing and elevating Black women’s voices.  From television to the stage and from books to journalism, we are turning the spotlight on the incredible and trusted conduits of

07/02/2025

The Oscar nominations were recently announced as we come to the end of award season with Colman Domingo and Cynthia Erivo amongst the nods. Since the Academy awards began in 1929, only 23 Oscars have been awarded to Black actors, which is wild to think.

In recognition of their pinnacle achievements we decided to take a trip down memory lane to celebrate all the performance wins throughout history, from Hattie McDaniel’s 1940 breakthrough win for “Gone with the Wind” to Da'Vine Joy Randolph’s special moment in 2024 for her role in “The Holdovers”. Not forgetting of course, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and Morgan Freeman’s. Which Oscar win do you remember most?

It’s almost the end of award season in Tinseltown, with the jewel of them all, The Academy Awards rolling out the red carpet on March 3rd.  Since The Academy Awards began in 1929, only 23 Oscars have gone to Black actors and actresses for their roles on the big screen. There have been mig

09/01/2025

As we look forward to another year of sharing more revelatory storytelling, we start with African Kings who ruled sophisticated, wealthy kingdoms, pioneered complex governance and shaped civilisations.

From Benin to Ethiopia, from the 11th to the 20th century, we bring you 10 African kings that provide a rich tapestry of African royal history like Sundiata Keita, the founder of the colossal Malian Empire and great uncle of Mansa Musa. The Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassi who modernised the country and crucially abolished slavery. Or how about getting to know Béhanzin of Dahomey, the last independent ruler of the infamous Dahomey kingdom.

Africa's kings created and ruled over some of the world’s greatest ever kingdoms from Benin to Mali. Kings such as Sundiata Keita and Euware the Great developed global partnerships and traded gold and salt, which became a source of immense wealth. Art and culture were central to many of the kingdo

29/11/2024

Black Friday is here, and the deals are rolling in! We've put together a curated list of Black-owned businesses, featuring everything from candles, architecturally inspired jewelry to skateboards and so much more. Perfect for finding unique gifts! Check out the list and share with friends and family for some holiday gift inspiration!

‘Tis the season of giving and we sourced the perfect gift ideas from UK and US Black-owned brands for your favourite people, and that also includes yourself. Compiling this list was actually a great discovery of Black creators who turned their passion into thriving businesses. These gifts will set...

27/11/2024

Stuck on gift ideas this season? Explore our list of 10 Black fashion designers making waves in both fashion and pop culture. Such as designers like Foday Dumbuya, who teamed up with Arsenal and Adidas to create a kit that boldly celebrates the club’s African diaspora heritage. Dive into the list and share it with friends!

Celebrating the creativity and trendsetting power of Black style and Black designers, inspired by African and Caribbean heritage.

25/11/2024

Black Friday is almost here, and the deals are rolling in! We've put together a curated list of Black-owned businesses, featuring everything from candles, architecturally inspired jewelry to skateboards and so much more. 🖤 Perfect for finding unique gifts! 🎁 Check out the list and share with friends and family for some holiday gift inspiration!

‘Tis the season of giving and we sourced the perfect gift ideas from UK and US Black-owned brands for your favourite people, and that also includes yourself. Compiling this list was actually a great discovery of Black creators who turned their passion into thriving businesses. These gifts will set...

22/11/2024

Shining a spotlight on the powerful legacy of UK civil rights activists who have shaped history and inspired change. 10 trailblazers whose impact continues to resonate today.

Here are the men and women who led the charge in the 60’s and 70’s to bring about racial equality to Black people in Great Britain.

20/11/2024

Throwing it back to this captivating review of The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris! A compelling page-turner that weaves workplace drama with sharp insights on race and privilege. Have you read it?

The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris is a sharp and exclusive depiction of the elitist publishing world, and the voice of a young Black woman trying to make her way into it.

18/11/2024

Exploring the rich tapestry of African history through the lens of traditional tribal dress. We highlight the cultural significance, artistry, and heritage woven into various traditional African tribal dresses.

Africa has a rich clothing heritage. From its colourful kente, kitenge, Ankara and other materials to the varied traditional attires particular to individual tribes, nobody can accuse Africa of being a dull continent. I AM explored some of these tribal attires and what they represent.

16/11/2024

Celebrating the incredible legacy of Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement 🌍🌱—a powerful force for environmental activism, women’s empowerment, and sustainable change. Her vision of a greener, fairer world continues to inspire us to take action for our planet.

15/11/2024

Celebrating the incredible legacy of Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement 🌍🌱—a powerful force for environmental activism, women's empowerment, and sustainable change. Her vision of a greener, fairer world continues to inspire us to take action for our planet.

Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement and Nobel Peace Prize winner