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

Hammersmith and Fulham Saturday 25th July 2026

Lux Afrique Polo Day 2026

Lux Afrique Polo Day 2026 returns to London as one of the UK’s most prestigious celebrations of African…

Cambridgeshire Saturday 25 July 2026

Black History of Science Tours

Discover the remarkable contributions made to the history of science by pioneering Black scientists on this engaging guided…

Norfolk Wednesday 29 July 2026

Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm

Comedian Daliso Chaponda brings his new stand-up show Topical Storm to Norwich, offering a sharp and thought-provoking take…

City of London Monday 3rd August 2026

Senior Community Cinema: Hyenas

As part of the Barbican’s acclaimed Project a Black Planet film season, Senior Community Cinema: Hyenas offers audiences…