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Raphael Albert, Miss Black & Beautiful Sybil McLean with fellow contestants, Hammersmith Palais, London, 1972. From the portfolio 'Black Beauty Pageants'. Courtesy of © Raphael Albert/Autograph ABP

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Raphael Albert documented hundreds of popular beauty pageants and other events in west London’s black community from the…


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Lambeth Tuesday 7 July to Friday 24 July 2026 (selected dates)

The Forgotten Generations Exhibition

The Forgotten Generations is a powerful exhibition at Black Cultural Archives celebrating the lives, service and enduring legacy…

Milton Keynes Sunday 12th July 2026

Windrush Cricket Family Fun Day

Join Friends of the Caribbean for the Windrush Cricket Family Fun Day, a full-day community event celebrating Caribbean…

Westminster Sunday 12th July 2026

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Black Is The Color Of My Voice comes to the Garrick Theatre for a powerful one-night performance, offering…