History Of Politics

1986: Diane Abbott, the new labour MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington makes history today (12/6/87). Miss Abbott, 32, a Cambridge graduate and a member of Labour's hard left, becomes the country's first black woman MP. Picture taken 18/2/86 when she was an equality officer for the union ACTT.

Diane Abbott: A Legacy of Courage, Change, and Endurance

In a political landscape that often marginalises those who dare to be different, Diane Abbott has stood tall…


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Berkshire Friday 23rd October 2026

Barbershop Uncut Stories

Following a series of sold-out performances, Barbershop Uncut Stories comes to Reading this Black History Month with a…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 23rd October 2026

Notice. Name. Navigate.

How do you respond when somebody makes a comment or assumption that feels uncomfortable, prejudiced or simply wrong?…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 23rd October 2026

Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul brings one of the most influential sounds in modern Black British music to Newcastle. Led…