Black history

Explore the histories of Black people in Europe with stories and content from Europeana

Notable people

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How his novels have been adapted in performing arts

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The black violinist and composer

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Three women writing Caribbean and European stories

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Enslavement, theology and a literary legacy

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How Audre Lorde made Black and feminist history in Germany

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'The first Black woman in Finland'

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Black women's jazz legacies in Europe

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Black American musicians who mainstreamed jazz throughout Europe after the First and Second World War

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The stories and achievements of Black figures from the past to the present

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Discover the history of a modern dance theatre that helped propel stories of a nation to the world

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African-American Shakespearean actor and abolitionist who was renowned across Europe

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Dancer, spy and freedom fighter - Josephine Baker was a force throughout her life as a performer and activist.

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The life of Joseph Bologne, a French 18th century fencer, soldier and composer

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Three portraits telling a remarkable story of diplomacy and colonial history in the 17th century

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Photographer sisters who chronicled early 20th century life in Suriname

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African-American political activist, philosopher and author combatting racism, sexism and homophobia

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Transatlantic perspectives on American abolitionist and anti-slavery campaigner

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Afro-Italian boxer who was Italian champion in the 1920s, angering fascists

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Singer, actor and activist known for her distinctive singing style and voice

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Cuban whose art was influenced both by Catholic and African traditions

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Three Black authors from the Americas who have lived in Europe

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Singer-songwriter and advocate for the rights of Black people across the world

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The 1936 Olympic champion who battled poverty and racial bigotry with sporting success

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Portugal's first female journalist who was a mixed race and lesbian writer and activist

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Patrice Lumumba, Mariama Bâ and Fela Kuti's politics, literature and music

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Explore a gallery with some of the most influential black musicians that made history

Lives and communities

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The colonial past of Rotterdam

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The legacy of an inspiring generation

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How three organisations promote Black participation in politics

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Exploring the history of Black Gospel music in Museum Catharijneconvent

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The everyday lives of people from the African diaspora captured by photographers.

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Explore portrayals of Black people in European art, which are often exoticised, subjugated and minoritised

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Photos, films and memorabilia showing Black footballers who have played in teams across Europe

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Multicultural theatre company inspiring new generations of performers

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Exploring moments in the history of Britain’s Black communities

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Poetry, writing and music in Guadeloupe Creole, Twi, Ewe and Xhosa, four languages of the African diaspora

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The ways in which mixed raced people have contributed to the stories of Europe

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Kreolitude and what it can bring to people

Fashion

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Inspiring photographers and designers

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The Tunisian heritage of couture

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From Mogadishu to the Fashion World

Catwalk and stage

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British Supermodel has overcome some of the challenges of being a Black Model

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African-American fashion designer who broke barriers in the European fashion industry