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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

Liverpool Thursday 26 February – Sunday 01 March 20

Liverpool International Jazz Festival

The Liverpool International Jazz Festival returns to The Capstone Theatre, bringing cutting-edge jazz from around the world to…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 27 February – Saturday 7 March 2026

Noughts & Crosses

Based on Malorie Blackman’s groundbreaking young adult novel, this gripping stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz returns to the…

Greenwich Saturday 28 February 2026

The Drifters

The legendary group The Drifters returns to the capital for a spectacular one-night-only performance at indigo at The…

Leeds Wednesday 11 March – Saturday 28 March 2026

Small Island

 Following its massive success at the National Theatre, this epic adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel arrives…

Leeds Wednesday 11 – Saturday 28 March 2026

Small Island

Andrea Levy’s Small Island comes to the stage in a powerful new adaptation by Helen Edmundson, directed by…