Latest Event: The Challenge of Educating for a Future Britain
In this public event, Prof Gus John explores possibilities of a socially and racially just education in future…
Black History Event Highlights
WATCH: Queer. Black. British. Tracing LGBTQ+ Histories
Screening of the film and discussion: Beyond ‘There’s Always a Black Issue, Dear’ When the film, Beyond ‘There’s…
Anti-racism in Britain: Histories and Trajectories
Concepts of ‘race’ and racism are central to British history. They have shaped, and been shaped by, British…
Activism: Women and Black Power in the UK
The University of Westminster welcomes Leila Hassan Howe, a leading light in the British Black power movement of…
VIRTUAL Black History Children Workshop: Bernie Grant
Make History come to life with these Sankofa Sunday ‘Black Power: Great Black Leaders & Liberators’ children workshops…
Legendary African-Americans in London 1860s-1960s
Illustrated talk on some of the most famous, and least known, African-Americans who strolled London’s streets and fought…
Bridgerton’s real Black History
Revealing the numerous real Black history references in the hit Netflix series, set in 1800’s England, with proof…
The Colour of Love – a celebration of mixed-race relationships in Nottinghamshire 1940s – 1970s
The Colour of Love uncovers stories of the lives of mixed-race couples in the not-so-distant past, couples who…
Exhibition James Barnor
In 2021, the Serpentine will present a major survey of British-Ghanaian photographer James Barnor, whose career spans six…
Jennifer Packer: The Eye Is Not Satisfied With Seeing
The exhibition draws out timely and necessary discussions on care, racial politics, representation, and art history, revealing Packer…
BTWSC/African Histories Revisited Return To Deliver Monday Xtra History Plus Sessions In Nov.- Dec.
Pan-London voluntary group BTWSC/African Histories Revisited and related associations expect to productively occupy your Mondays in November to…
We Are Here: How Black Women have been the backbone to radical social movements
An exhibition featuring a selection of material from the Library’s collection, reflecting some of the histories of Black women…
The African Soldiers of the First World War – 11 November, 4pm
At 11am on the second Sunday in November, Britain holds Remembrance Sunday to commemorate its fallen soldiers. Up…
Shared Reading with The Reader – Tuesday 27 October, 1pm
Throughout the month of October, The Reader, a national charity bringing people together and books to life, have…
WATCH: Legacy & Hope Concert
“Let us take you on a musical journey as we celebrate Black History Month.” Pegasus Opera Company…
FOR MARIA EBUN PATAKI the film debut by Damilola Orimogunje’s
The Royal African Society, in collaboration with the British Film Institute (BFI), Film Africa Festival present FOR MARIA EBUN…
IMPERIAL EXILE IN BATH – THE INSIDE STORY OF EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE’S FOUR-YEAR STAY IN THE CITY.
Many are familiar with Bath’s associations with King Alfred and King Edgar but were you aware the city…
A Celebration of Windrush in Devon
Join us for an online Zoom talk celebrating the lives and contributions of the Windrush generations in Devon…
Black History Month are proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Beyond Black
Beyond Black is a style and empowerment brand that seeks to inspire and uplift black women. Initiated by…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2020 CORONAVIRUS INSIGHT
Why are Black Caribbean and Black African people in the UK five times more likely to be diagnosed…
