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

City of London Monday 3rd August 2026

Senior Community Cinema: Hyenas

As part of the Barbican’s acclaimed Project a Black Planet film season, Senior Community Cinema: Hyenas offers audiences…

Westminster Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th August 2026

The Blackbyrds Live at Ronnie Scott’s

Legendary jazz-funk pioneers The Blackbyrds return to London’s world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club for two nights celebrating more…

City of London Monday 10th August 2026

Relaxed Screening: Handsworth Songs

Presented as part of the Barbican’s groundbreaking Project a Black Planet film season, this relaxed screening of Handsworth…

Leicester Saturday 15 August 2026

A Night To Remember: Motown Show

Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit with A Night To Remember: Motown Show, a high-energy live concert…