Black History Features

The Slave Hunt” depicts soldiers from Sokoto raiding a village to capture slaves. [Harper’s Weekly (Sept. 12, 1857), p. 581]

The Slave Hunt – Capture and Captives

For three and a half centuries, European slavers carried African captives across the Atlantic in slave ships originating…


Slaves for Sale in New Orleans in April 1861. In urban New Orleans, some slaves were skilled servants, drivers, and cooks for the well to do. April 1861.

Economics and the Slave Trade

The number of European and American merchants, shipbuilders, and investors directly involved in the transatlantic slave trade over…


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Black History Month

2025 LISTINGS

Leicester Monday 14 - Friday 18 July

Black Dance Uncovered: Summer School

Black Dance Uncovered: Summer School is unique dance training programme that brings together leading professional dance practitioners from…

Nottingham Tuesday 15 July–Saturday 2 August

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical heads to Nottingham as part of its first ever UK &…

Warwickshire Thursday 17 July

Windrush Secret

Step into an evening of gripping drama and hidden truths at Windrush Secret, hosted at Henley-in-Arden Memorial Hall….

Liverpool Saturday 19 July

The Magic of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!   It’s no surprise…

Liverpool Saturday 19 July

The Magic of Motown

Get ready to dance, sing, and relive the golden era of soul — because The Magic of Motown…