James Barnor to Discuss Six-Decade Career at October Gallery
October Gallery will host a special conversation with internationally acclaimed photographer James Barnor on Saturday 25 July, offering…
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Call-out for Donations: Bringing a Windrush Front Room to life at Black Country Living Museum
As part of its annual Windrush Stories Day, the Museum unveiled a 1960s Windrush Front Room, offering visitors…
Windrush On Tour Tapestry Unveiled to Standing-Room-Only Audience on Windrush Day 2026
The Huddersfield Windrush On Tour Tapestry was officially unveiled on Windrush Day 2026 before a packed audience of…
BBM/BMC Celebrates International Reggae Day With Curator’s Talk, Exhibition And Reggae Tree Events In London And Accra
Exhibition curator Kwaku standing by one of two of Popsy’s Black Music exhibits. BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress (BBM/BMC) will…
Kanya King, Founder of the MOBO Awards, Dies Aged 57
The news was announced by the MOBO Organisation, which described King as “one of the most fearless champions”…
Manchester Histories Festival Returns for Landmark 10th Edition with Celebration of ‘Civic Pride’
Greater Manchester’s past, present, and future will take center stage from Thursday, 4 June to Saturday, 6 June…
October Gallery to Host Conversation with Sokari Douglas Camp and Melanie Vandenbrouck
Taking place on Saturday 6 June from 3pm to 4.30pm, the event accompanies Douglas Camp’s latest solo exhibition,…
Hidden Beach Festival and Love Sensation Set for Major Summer Weekend in Hastings
Taking place on Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August, the events will bring together live music, DJs,…
Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026 Draws More Than 2,000 Visitors Across Bristol
Running from 17–26 April, this year’s festival explored the theme Wonder & Wanderers, bringing together local, national and…
Jamaica Society Leeds Honours Caribbean RAF Veterans with Memorial Garden Dedication
The Jamaica Society Leeds has dedicated a memorial garden honouring Caribbean RAF veterans who served during the Second…
Here I Stand: Powerful Windrush-Inspired Film to Feature at Nottingham Art Exchange Summer Exhibition
A moving new film exploring the legacy of the Windrush Generation and the enduring questions of identity, migration…
Africa’s Biggest Bank Holiday Celebration Returns to East London This May
One of London’s most anticipated African cultural events is set to return to East London this spring, as…
University of Exeter Launches £30,000 Scholarship for Black British Marine Conservation Students
The University of Exeter has announced a significant new scholarship opportunity aimed at supporting Black British students pursuing…
Rising Talent Fellowship Opens Pathways for Black Heritage Scientists at Cambridge
The Rising Talent Fellowship is a three-year, fully funded programme aimed at early-career researchers, particularly those who have…
University of Cambridge launches fellowship to support Black researchers in archaeology
The opportunity, based at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, forms part of a continued effort to address…
Honouring Black Britain 2026: Nominations Now Open
As part of this year’s Black History Month theme, “Honouring Our Communities,” we are opening nominations for Honouring…
Tapestry of Black Britons to Tour UK in 2026, Expanding National Storytelling Project
Tapestry of Black Britons, founded by artist and cultural producer Paula Ogun Hector, is a large-scale, collaborative artwork…
A Historic Night for Black Sporting Icons Celebrated at Sporting Equals Awards
Held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on 18 April 2026, the annual ceremony marked its ninth year, continuing…
Mary Seacole to Be Honoured at Annual Commemorative Service in London
A commemorative service celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering nurse Mary Seacole will take place in London…
Selina Brown Honoured as National Reading Hero at Inaugural Queen’s Reading Room Medal
In a landmark celebration of literature, community, and cultural impact, Selina Brown has been named the National Reading…
