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

2026 LISTINGS

Portsmouth Thursday 19 February 2026

Bash Amuneni: Spoken Word Masterclass

In a special commission for Portsmouth BookFest 2026, the celebrated Nigerian performance poet Bash Amuneni hosts an intimate…

Lambeth Friday 20 February 2026

ZooNation: Hip-Hop Half Term

Celebrate the vibrancy of Black dance culture with ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company at the Southbank Centre. As…