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A 1955 photo taken at the Moulin Rouge Hotel & Casino in between shows. Pictures: Anna Bailey, Dianh Washington, Bob Bailey, Norma de la Cerna, Barbar and Dee Dee Jasmin. The Moulin Rouge was the first integrated casino in Las Vegas. It closed 6 months after opening.

African Americans who made their name in Vegas

Las Vegas has helped many people launch their careers and become global superstars. Famous names that owe a…


Faith Ringgold in front of Tar Beach 2, 1996 Photo credit: Grace Matthews © 2019 Faith Ringgold / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, Courtesy ACA Galleries, New York

Artist Extraordinaire in London – Faith Ringgold

For the first time Faith Ringgold’s extraordinary work is being shown in London as a major solo exhibition…


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Manchester 11 November 2026 – January 2027

Tapestry of Black Britons

Tapestry of Black Britons arrives at Manchester Central Library as part of its expanding national tour, bringing a…

Kensington and Chelsea Saturday 14 November – Saturday 19 December 2026

The Afronauts

The Afronauts is a bold and imaginative play by Ryan Calais Cameron, inspired by the little-known story of…

Birmingham Saturday 14th November 2026

Shoobz Fest

Music, art, history and community come together for a full-day celebration of Black British and Caribbean culture in…

Brighton and Hove Thursday 19 November 2026

The Feminist Book Club

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

Hastings Wednesday 18 November 2026

Alim Kamara African Stories

British-Sierra Leonean rapper and storyteller Alim Kamara brings African history, heritage and identity to life through storytelling, music…