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

2025 LISTINGS

Camden Tuesday 2nd September

Samba Touré

“Touré’s hypnotic guitar grooves, unshakable vocals and commanding lyrics raise the music to a level of profound artistry.”…

Camden Thursday 4th September – Saturday 4th October 2025

Freedom Rising: The Art of Owusu-Ankomah

October Gallery presents Freedom Rising: The Art of Owusu-Ankomah, a landmark posthumous exhibition honouring one of Ghana’s most…

Bristol Friday 5 September

The Real Thing

Formed in 1972, The Real Thing are Britain’s longest-established – and best-loved – black group in UK entertainment…

Leeds Saturday 6 September

Eddie Kadi: Let Me Land

One of comedy’s fastest-rising stars is hitting the road for his first ever nationwide tour. Eddie Kadi brings…