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Collector of images of the African Diaspora from the 1700s to the mid 20th century and African Art

Leslie Braine Ikomi collection

My collection includes original Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian paintings and prints of the black and white working classes…


Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), standing on a stage in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, 1912.

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915)

Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African-American community. Washington was from the last…


Eric and Jessica Huntley 2000s_Huntley Archives at London Metropolitan Archives

Eric and Jessica Huntley

Eric and Jessica Huntley, pioneering Black political and social activists and radical book publishers born in what then…


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Black History Month

2025 LISTINGS

Camden Monday 10 November

Masta Ace & Marco Polo

Regarded as one of Brooklyn’s staple figures in the East Coast hip-hop scene, Masta Ace returns to the…

Leicester Tuesday 11 November

Black Heritage Voices 2025

Black Heritage Voices is a sector-focused conference bringing together professionals from across the heritage landscape who are working…

Camden Tuesday 11 November

Mychelle

Hackney singer-songwriter Mychelle steps into the spotlight with the release of her debut album Good Day, bringing a…

Camden Wednesday 12 November

Roc Marciano

The catalyst behind a seismic shift in hip-hop during the 2010s. With the release of his debut album…

Camden Thursday 13 November

Jay Prince

Born in East London to both Angolan & Congolese parents, Jay’s musical journey ignited in the heart of…

Leicester Friday 14 November

Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour after sold-out performances at the…