Black History Features

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 Friday 8 May 2026

Incognito

Led by Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick, the pioneering British acid jazz outfit continues to push boundaries.   Formed more…

Leicester Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May 2026

Marks of RED

Choreographer Shamel Pitts brings Marks of RED to Leicester as part of the Let’s Dance International Frontiers festival,…

Leeds Friday 8th May 2026

Ballet Black at 25

Ballet Black at 25 comes to Leeds Playhouse for a one-night performance, marking an important stop on the…

Brighton and Hove Saturday 9th May 2026

Patrice Lawrence: The Elemental Detectives

Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence joins Brighton Festival 2026 for a live event exploring her critically acclaimed series The…