LOCAL NEWS
South Yorkshire Police’s Positive Action Scheme: Building Trust with Black Communities
South Yorkshire Police’s efforts to improve confidence among Black and Black-heritage communities came under close examination on AVP Radio’s Inside The Continent.
Nozie Ndlovu’s Journey of Care, Confidence and Community
In this episode of Inside the Continent, Baillor Jalloh sits down with Nozibusiso Ndlovu – known as Nozie – a Healthcare Assistant from Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, and a proud finalist for Ms Africa UK 2026
Professor Wole Soyinka Visits Utopia Theatre’s The Swamp Dwellers in Sheffield
Ahead of a Q&A, Professor Wole Soyinka sat alongside the cast and crew of The Swamp Dwellers at Utopia Theatre in Sheffield on 6 July 2026.
What does meaningful mental health support look like when systems do not fully understand the communities they serve?
In this episode of AfriWoman Chats, we are in conversation with Salma Mohamed, an Integrative Psychotherapist and founder of the Somali Mental Health Network. Salma’s work sits at the intersection of clinical practice, lived experience, and community leadership.
Peace for Sudan fundraiser at SADACCA | Sheffield shows up for Sudan
On 14 February 2026, community members from across Sheffield came together at SADACCA in solidarity with people affected by the crisis in Sudan. Organised by local groups led by Peace for Sudan and supported by Sheffield for Sudan among others, this event combined performance, conversation and cultural exchange to raise essential funds and amplify unheard stories.
ASPIRE: Black Doctoral Pathways and Legacy | Closing Event & Book Launch 2026
On 9 February 2026, we joined the ASPIRE community for the programme’s closing celebration and book launch. The day marked the conclusion of a body of work focused on widening access to doctoral education and strengthening the conditions in which Black scholars can thrive, progress, and lead within academia.
UK-Based Farmers Forum | Zimbabwean & African Farmers Connecting the UK and Zimbabwe
Hosted at South Yorkshire’s Moyo Farms and organised in collaboration with Farm Life Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Farmers Forum, this event convened Zimbabwean and African farmers based in the UK and Zimbabwe to exchange knowledge, experience, and practical insights connected to farming back home and in the UK.
Smart Banda | Through the Lens: Storytelling, Film & Community
In this compelling episode Tchiyiwe Chihana sits down with Smart Banda, a Zambian-born, Sheffield-based digital storyteller whose photography, filmmaking, and cultural work have become integral to the visual identity of some of the city’s most powerful creative platforms, including SBC Theatre, Migration Matters Festival, and Roots Mbili Theatre.

