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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

Lambeth Friday 8 May 2026

Incognito

Led by Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick, the pioneering British acid jazz outfit continues to push boundaries.   Formed more…

Leicester Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May 2026

Marks of RED

Choreographer Shamel Pitts brings Marks of RED to Leicester as part of the Let’s Dance International Frontiers festival,…

Leeds Friday 8th May 2026

Ballet Black at 25

Ballet Black at 25 comes to Leeds Playhouse for a one-night performance, marking an important stop on the…

Brighton and Hove Saturday 9th May 2026

Patrice Lawrence: The Elemental Detectives

Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence joins Brighton Festival 2026 for a live event exploring her critically acclaimed series The…