• BLACK CULTURAL ARCHIVES

    We are the only national heritage institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, and celebrating the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK

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REFLECT

COLLECT AND ACTIVATE

The Archive collection promotes the importance of historical reflection as a powerful tool to help society learn from the past and work towards a more racially just and equitable future for all.

EMPOWER

LEARN AND INSPIRE

The Learning and Development team provide an educational resource for everyone who wants to ensure Black history is included as part of everybody's history.

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CELEBRATE AND CHAMPION

Through creative collaborations and strategic business partnerships, the Black Cultural Archives brand fuels new creative cultural production and sparks dynamic conversations for social progress and positive change.

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Members receive:

  • Commemorative Black Card

  • Unlimited entry to exhibitions

  • Early access to exclusive experiences

  • Further discounts to our annual Book Shop sales

  • Black Card Member-only events

  • Premium digital access to exclusive content

LATEST NEWS

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Black Cultural Archives shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
Black Cultural Archives shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
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New Windrush Exhibition to Headline Big Caribbean Lunch in Brixton
New Windrush Exhibition to Headline Big Caribbean Lunch in Brixton
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Honouring Len Garrison: Three MA Studentships in Local History
Honouring Len Garrison: Three MA Studentships in Local History
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Unearthing Caribbean Roots
Unearthing Caribbean Roots

Unearthing Your Roots: Genealogy Expert Selena Carty partners with Black Cultural Archives to reconnect families with their heritage.

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A Message of Thanks
A Message of Thanks
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The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight

Black Cultural Archives had the honour of being invited to a celebration of the opening of the Tyler Perry directed film - ‘The Six Triple Eight to recognise the contribution of Black Service Men and Women across the global diaspora.

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