The Real Histories Directory

A biographical database of 100 Black Britons who have made or are making an important contribution to society.

A unique UK based educational project that reveals the rich heritage that the Muslim community share with other communities in the UK and Europe.

British Library resources to support Citizenship at Key Stages 3 and 4.\r\n

The 24 Hour Museum is the UK’s National Virtual Museum, updated daily with at least two new stories including arts and museum news as well as exhibition notices, reviews, features and trails.

BBC website that explores the history of the world through objects.

Government website giving information on the anniversary of the 1807 Aboliton of the Slave Trade Act.

The GTC network for education professionals who promote race equality in schools.

This website provides information on a culturally diverse curriculum and raising the attainment of all pupils in schools.

A charity that works to increase understanding of development issues.

A National Archives resource made up of thousands of images taken from a Foreign and Commonwealth Office collection.

Exploration of the film Africa United. Designed for students of English and Media, Citizenship, PSHE and Geography.

A website celebrating the work of African artists and writers, exploring the interaction between African history and the future of the African diaspora.

An educational charity with the singular objective to advance the educational achievements and career aspirations of Black youth within the fields of Science, Mathematics and Technology.

'Alien' was formerly the legal term for an immigrant to Britain. You can now search the National Archives and download registration cards for over 1,000 aliens online for the first time.

Website and teaching pack that explore the reality of multi-cultural Britain.

BBC Birmingham site. Lots of frequently asked questions answered by Adam Yosef about the most important event in the Islamic calendar.

The British Museum site, exploring the people, culture, beliefs and history of the Indus Valley and ancient India using animations, 3D models and objects from The British Museum's collection.

A new perspective on the heritage of one of Britain's most visible minorities.

Asian Times is a well respected, weekly newspaper published in Britain by Ethnic Media Group. It covers UK news and sport, with nationwide coverage of social and political issues concerning Britain’s diverse Asian communities.

The Bangla Stories website is the result of a three year LSE/Cambridge oral history research project exploring the history and experience of Bengali migrants. It also includes a teaching resource pack based on this material with KS3 lesson plans.