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

2026 LISTINGS

Bristol Saturday 12th September 2026

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Join award-winning comedian, actor and writer Aurie Styla for his brand-new stand-up show Maverick, coming to Bristol Old…

Brighton and Hove Thursday 17 September 2026

The Feminist Book Club

Join The Feminist Book Club at Afrori Books for a welcoming monthly discussion celebrating Black literature, feminist thought…

Nottingham Saturday 19th September 2026 – Sunday 10th January 2027

LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging

One of Africa’s most significant photography festivals comes to Nottingham in LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging, a…

Liverpool Saturday 19th September - Saturday 10th October 2026

DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is reimagined for Liverpool by acclaimed British-Ghanaian theatre-maker Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu in a…