August 27, 2023

Martin Luther King: Surprising facts about civil rights icon

As America pauses to honour Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, experts say his fight against poverty and inequality is still just as relevant today as […]
August 26, 2023

Call for Mayor to clarify ethnic wedding comment that could be interpreted as discriminatory

A WATCHDOG group that helps and supports ethnic communities in Thurrock has called on borough Mayor Cllr Sue Little to clarify a statement which could be […]
June 22, 2023
Windrush plaque

Windrush @75 Plaque unveiled

We were proud to unveil a special plaque to commemorate the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush yesterday at c2c’s Tilbury Town station. The plaque was officially unveiled […]
October 8, 2022

Black History Month Community Event

You are hereby invited to this Black History Month community event. It will be a time to reflect, network and mingle with various people in the […]
October 3, 2022

What is Black History Month and why is it necessary?

Why is Black History Month necessary? People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. However, campaigners believe their […]
September 9, 2022

Good bye Her Majesty The Queen

Buckingham Palace today announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022. Thurrock BME remember the Queen as the longest reigning monarch […]
August 23, 2022

Kristina Jackson – Thurrock CVS Chief Exec – Fairwell

    It is with profound sadness that the Thurrock CVS Board of Trustees have to announce that Kristina Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, passed away on […]
June 24, 2022

Windrush Day 2022

ON National Windrush Day today (Wednesday, 22 June), the Tilbury on the Thames Trust in partnership with the Port of Tilbury held a celebration in the […]
June 15, 2022

ThurrockBME Celebrating the Queen

Great to see the Queen celebrated across the country.  Is a massive record to reign for 70 years, its completely unmatched anywhere across the world and […]
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