Black history
Notable people
How Audre Lorde made Black and feminist history in Germany
The stories and achievements of Black figures from the past to the present
Discover the history of a modern dance theatre that helped propel stories of a nation to the world
African-American Shakespearean actor and abolitionist who was renowned across Europe
Dancer, spy and freedom fighter - Josephine Baker was a force throughout her life as a performer and activist.
The life of Joseph Bologne, a French 18th century fencer, soldier and composer
Three portraits telling a remarkable story of diplomacy and colonial history in the 17th century
Photographer sisters who chronicled early 20th century life in Suriname
African-American political activist, philosopher and author combatting racism, sexism and homophobia
Transatlantic perspectives on American abolitionist and anti-slavery campaigner
Afro-Italian boxer who was Italian champion in the 1920s, angering fascists
African-American fashion designer who broke barriers in the European fashion industry
Singer, actor and activist known for her distinctive singing style and voice
Cuban whose art was influenced both by Catholic and African traditions
Three Black authors from the Americas who have lived in Europe
Singer-songwriter and advocate for the rights of Black people across the world
The 1936 Olympic champion who battled poverty and racial bigotry with sporting success
Portugal's first female journalist who was a mixed race and lesbian writer and activist
Patrice Lumumba, Mariama Bâ and Fela Kuti's politics, literature and music
Explore a gallery with some of the most influential black musicians that made history
Lives and communities
The everyday lives of people from the African diaspora captured by photographers.
Explore portrayals of Black people in European art, which are often exoticised, subjugated and minoritised
Photos, films and memorabilia showing Black footballers who have played in teams across Europe
Multicultural theatre company inspiring new generations of performers
Exploring moments in the history of Britain’s Black communities
Poetry, writing and music in Guadeloupe Creole, Twi, Ewe and Xhosa, four languages of the African diaspora
The ways in which mixed raced people have contributed to the stories of Europe
Kreolitude and what it can bring to people