News and events
News from Protect Black Women, writing from our community, and the events we hold and support.
Coming up.
Hear about events first-
This winter
Backtalkers UK, online
Online. Date to come.
Backtalkers UK continues online this winter. Details of the first session will be shared here soon.
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International Day for the Protection of Black Women and Girls
Every year on 28 May
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End of May 2027
News, writing and past events.
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A Note of Protection
By Olumide Popoola, from the library
A mother recounts the moment she must teach her nine-year-old daughter how to recognise and survive racist danger, where protection means truth, vigilance and lessons no child should have to learn.
Writing
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Step Into the Ring: Witness the Fight Back
All Stars Boxing Gym, Harrow Road, London W10
A family-friendly showcase where ten women stepped into the boxing ring for the first time, after a 10-week healing journey through boxing and community.
Past event
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Black Women Rising Fundraiser
Waldorf Hilton, London
The first Black Women Rising fundraising gala, hosted by Black Women Rising, with an evening of storytelling, entertainment, education and awards.
Past event
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Incursion, Excursion, and a Little Bit of Golf
By Foluke Taylor
Writing
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Half marathon for Protect Black Women
London
A half marathon run to raise £1,500 for Protect Black Women.
Past event
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Corporate Golf and Spa Fundraiser
The Grove, Chandler's Cross, Watford
Our first golf and spa day raised £13,131 through raffle sales, auction items and donations.
Past event
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PBW holds its first parliamentary roundtable
Portcullis House, London
Our first parliamentary roundtable was chaired by Baroness Doreen Lawrence and attended by MPs, with our founders explaining the mission of Protect Black Women.
News
Protect (By) Black Women.
A library of voices where Black women share their own practices, experiences and acts of protecting Black women and girls.
We invite Black women to share their stories of protection in action: the ways you have defended, uplifted and supported Black women and girls in your life. Through everyday acts of care, community organising, mentorship or solidarity, your stories matter, need to be heard, and add to an archive of knowledge and practice, by us and for us.
Read A Note of Protection, by Olumide PopoolaHave a story to share?
If you have a story about protecting, defending or uplifting Black women and girls, we would like to hear from you. Your story helps build this growing library of protection in action.