Black Heroes Foundation marks 10th anniversary year
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Rev Michael King, trustee of the Black Heroes Foundation, addresses the audience during the BHF Windrush Day concert in 2024
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Flip Fraser, the pioneering playwright and creator of the 1980s musical Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame, in whose honour the Black Heroes Foundation was formed.
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Dr Joyce Fraser OBE, founder of the Black Heroes Foundation.
London:
Black Heroes Foundation is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary this October, marking a decade of work dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating black history, achievement and cultural contribution in the UK.
Founded by Dr Joyce Fraser, OBE, in honour of the legacy of her late husband, Flip Fraser, the pioneering Jamaican journalist, playwright and creator of the 1980s award-winning musical, Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame, the Foundation was established to ensure that the stories of black people are not forgotten, overlooked or marginalised. Instead, they are brought into public view through education, performance, exhibitions and community engagement.
Over the years, the Foundation has developed a strong reputation for creative, community-based programming that connects heritage with pride, inspiration and participation. Its work has included theatrical productions, exhibitions, cultural events and outreach that bring black history to life for audiences of all ages.
In 2024, the Foundation returned to the Shaw Theatre where Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame was launched in July 1987. The new play, The Story of Flip Fraser, was performed marking the 10th anniversary of Fraser’s passing.
The Foundation’s contribution has also received national recognition, including the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award.
Among its best-known initiatives is the award-winning Black Heroes Soul Food Café, which combines storytelling, music, participation and celebration in a lively community format.
As part of its 2026 programme, the Foundation will host the Black Heroes Soul Food Café at the Clapham Grand on Tuesday, April 7, celebrating Sporting Heroes. Taking place during Easter week, the event is not Easter-themed, but forms part of the organisation’s wider programme of cultural celebration and community connection.
Joyce Fraser, chair of Black Heroes Foundation, said, “Black Heroes Foundation was created to ensure that our stories are told, our achievements are recognised and our communities can take pride in the legacy we carry forward.”
Rev Michael King, Trustee of BHF said, “This work matters because it brings history, culture and community together in a way that educates, uplifts and inspires future generations.”