Bridgerton’s real Black History
Revealing the numerous real Black history references in the hit Netflix series, set in 1800’s England, with proof…
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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…
WELCOME TO THE 2020 EDITION OF THE ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH MAGAZINE
We are delighted to present you with an 84 page magazine full of great interviews and articles which…
Pioneering Photography on Display in Ipswich for Black History Month
Ground-breaking portrait photography by John Ferguson, one of Britain’s most talented Black photographers and the acclaimed national press…
The Sounds of Croydon: From Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to Stormzy Online Exhibition – 1st October – December 31st
Croydon based organisation, PAST FUTURES is launching an online exhibition titled ‘The Sounds of Croydon: From Samuel Coleridge-Taylor…
Emerging Artist Latifat Obanigba Partners with Parents Support Group The Hug to Celebrate Black Women Breaking Barriers in New Exhibition
Artist Latifat Obanigba originally met The Hug Support Group’s founders when she attended one of their weekly sessions…
Woodhorn Museum welcomes new exhibition celebrating Black and African Caribbean miners as part of Black History Month
Digging Deep, Coal Miners of African Caribbean Heritage presents recently unearthed stories and memories of former coal miners…
The poetry of Yaissa Jiménez: Deep seduction with Caribe Punk twist
Dominican writer Yaissa Jiménez describes herself as a ‘Black bitch, black mouthed Caribbean punk, writer and woman.’ As…
UK’s biggest festivals of African cinema include jailed Sudanese director’s film in online showcase
The UK’s five biggest festivals of African film – Africa in Motion in Edinburgh/Glasgow, Afrika Eye in Bristol,…
Programme Announced For Sep. 28 Monday Xtra History Sessions: Racism, Afriphobia & The UK Music Industry Event
The programme for the Racism, Afriphobia & The UK Music Industry forum, which takes place via Zoom on…
Classically British 2020
CEO and artistic director Mark Elie is proud to present The Classically British 2020 event; an on-going Black…
