A 1955 photo taken at the Moulin Rouge Hotel & Casino in between shows. Pictures: Anna Bailey, Dianh Washington, Bob Bailey, Norma de la Cerna, Barbar and Dee Dee Jasmin. The Moulin Rouge was the first integrated casino in Las Vegas. It closed 6 months after opening.

African Americans who made their name in Vegas

Las Vegas has helped many people launch their careers and become global superstars. Famous names that owe a…


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Black History Month

2025 LISTINGS

Liverpool Saturday 10 January 2026

Messiah

Hallelujah indeed! Handel’s Messiah is far more than just an oratorio – it’s a masterpiece that has become…

Nottingham Saturday 10 January 2026

Sinfonia Viva

Members of Nottingham’s famous Kanneh-Mason family have appeared many times in past Nottingham Classics seasons, but this programme…

Southwark Thursday 15 January 2026 – 7.45pm

Out-Spoken: January

Out-Spoken is the Southbank Centre’s resident night of poetry and live music, showcasing some of the most exciting…

Birmingham Friday 16 January

Magic Of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns with all the soul, style and sparkle that’s made it…

2H2E186 Portrait of Sara Forbes Bonetta (1843-1880) by Camille Silvy, 1862
Bath Friday 16 January 2026

David Olusoga

Multi-Award-Winning producer, presenter, historian and professor, David Olusoga examines some of history’s missing chapters to uncover how and…