How Carnival’s glue gun revolutionaries brought joy to Britain
Carnival was a response by West Indian activists in Britain, armed with tinsel and glue guns, to challenge the narrative of the Notting Hill riots in 1958.
What’s the point of repainting Britain’s past?
English Heritage have invited a dozen artists to portray historical figures, such as Emperor Septimius Severus, whose connections with Africa and Britain have been overlooked.
Michaela Coel wins Leading Actress at BAFTA tv awards
Michaela Coles picks up a number of awards at this year's Bafta ceremony
Coming Soon: WritersMosaic challenges history at HOME on 15 June
At HOME, a WritersMosaic panel debates how fiction sits side-by-side with history writing
Power Of__Festival
The Power_Of Festival promises to spark the imagination and encourage innovation across literature, fashion, activism and music.
How do black artists embrace sci-fi to expand history?
Ekow Eshun reflects on ‘a zone of possibility and of new dreaming’ in Afrofuturism.
Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and Patrice Lawrence win Jhalak Prizes
Makumbi’s The First Woman and Lawrence’s Eight Pieces of Silva win Jhalak Prizes.
British Library honours artist who died tragically in the Grenfell fire
A display of Khadija Saye's self-portraits commemorates her artistic legacy.
Race, pop and power exposed by Leigh-Anne Pinnock in a new documentary
Leigh-Anne Pinnock shares her own experiences of racism and her journey of learning in the pop industry.