Black History Features

1986: Diane Abbott, the new labour MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington makes history today (12/6/87). Miss Abbott, 32, a Cambridge graduate and a member of Labour's hard left, becomes the country's first black woman MP. Picture taken 18/2/86 when she was an equality officer for the union ACTT.

Diane Abbott: A Legacy of Courage, Change, and Endurance

In a political landscape that often marginalises those who dare to be different, Diane Abbott has stood tall…


2HKJNR6 Bayard Rustin (1912-1987), American civil rights activist, attending Walter Reuther Press Conference, Warren K. Leffler, US News & World Report Magazine Collection, March 17, 1965

Bayard Rustin: A Gay Man in the Civil Rights Movement.

Bayard Rustin was an unsung hero whose indomitable spirit and relentless dedication carved a pivotal path in the…


London, UK. 23rd Nov, 2021. Lubaina Himid (pictured) - Tate Modern presents Lubaina Himid's largest solo exhibition to date, with over 50 works incorporating new paintings, sound work, installation and highlights from across her career. Taking inspiration from the artist's interest in opera and her training in theatre design, the show unfolds across a sequence of scenes. She has had a pivotal role in the British Black arts movement of the 1980s and won the Turner Prize in 2017. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News

Lubaina Himid – The Artist Breaking Barriers in Contemporary Art

Lubaina Himid is a name that resonates powerfully in the world of contemporary art. As a pioneering figure…


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Black History Month

2024 LISTINGS

Northampton Sunday 13 October

The Marvin Gaye Songbook

Brand new for 2024 from hit producers Entertainers – the team behind, The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fastlove!   Every…

Northumberland Sunday 13 October

Tomiwa Owolade

Across the West, racial injustice has become one of the most divisive issues of our age. In the…

Bristol Sunday 13 October

Sinfonia of London

In a special afternoon concert, the all-star players of John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London make their Bristol debut….

Camden Tuesday 15 October

Fela Kuti’s Birthday

Fela’s former bandmate Bukky Leo assembles a group of London’s finest afrobeat musicians to honour the life and…