Books, Violence and Resistance – Eric Huntley
Black bookshops in 1970/80s Britain were few and far between. Those that did exist were subject to continued…
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WATCH: Lemn Sissay MBE launches the Brighton Festival 2021 programme as guest director, with the theme of ‘care’.
The acclaimed British and Ethiopian poet, playwright and broadcaster, Lemn Sissay MBE has launched the Brighton Festival 2021 programme as…
Portraits for the Future: A Celebration of James Barnor
Ahead of a major survey exhibition, opening May 2021, Serpentine announces Portraits for the Future, a unique virtual…
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…
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…
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…
WATCH: Fri, 30 October 2020 Black Heroes Virtual Soul Food Cafe. In the comfort of your home!
A FREE online event that you, your friends and family can enjoy. The wonderful Donna Spence shares her…
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…
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…
