Upcoming events
What’s on at Black Cultural Archives
Radical Justice – An Evening With Nani Jansen Reventlow
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, BCA is thrilled to present “Radical Justice – An Evening With Nani Jansen Reventlow”
Nani Jansen Reventlow, award-winning international human rights advocate, and author, will join Dr Wanda Wyporska, CEO of Black Cultural Archives, to discuss transformative change for racial, ecological and social justice.
In Radical Justice: Building the World We Need, Nani Jansen Reventlow calls us to action in a world facing growing fascism, economic inequality, and a climate crisis. Drawing on wisdom from leading anti-racist and social justice thinkers such as Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò and Angela Davis, she offers practical guidance and inspiring stories that empower us to make a difference in our own spheres, each of us can be the revolution. The book delivers clear steps for learning, reflecting and acting, from strategic litigation to digital rights, reparation demands, and climate activism. It’s an indispensable toolkit for anyone aspiring to a fairer world. Signed copies of the book will be available for sale after the event.
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 28 August, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
Professor Gus John: 60 Years of Struggle: Civil Rights, African Odysseys @BFI
Black British Civil Rights, 1965-2026 with the renowned academic, Professor Gus John, who fought for, then wrote laws and trained nations on racial equality.
60 Years of Struggle: Black British Civil Rights, a film on education, housing, policing, health, migration and anti-racism since 1965. Plus a deep conversation with legendary academic, activist and octagenerian, Professor Gus John.
PLUS Caribbean in Crisis rare screening of 1989 film linking to Cuba/Venezuela/Grenada.
The films and conversation will cover:
His UK arrival in the 1960s to become a priest
Life as a gravedigger
Setting up Birmingham’s first Saturday school in 1964
Fighting the Far Right in the 1970s
Setting up the Black Parents Movement with John La Rose/New Beacon books
20,000 people and the Black People's Day of Action 1980s
The first Black Director of Education in Hackney
The London School and Black Child conferences of the 1990s
Breaking academic barriers and mentoring
Writing anti-racist laws in the 2000s and advising governments on equality
The Home Office/Windrush scandal
Police brutality and systemic racism at the BFI in 2026
He will discuss problems, solutions and lessons learned in 60 years of fighting the power.
This event is organised by Black History Walks.
Book here on Eventbrite.
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 28 August, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 28 August, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 28 August, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
I Fought the Law and I Won.
Judge Peter Herbert OBE, of Society of Black Lawyers speaks on race, law, history, African Odysseys, culture and Pan Africanism
A rare chance to hear a Black judge speak on racial discrimination within the legal system, the George Floyd legacy, how to fight and win against the odds, how the Race Relations Act of 2010 applies to the British Film Institute and the Home Office scandal.
This event is organised by Black History Walks as part of 61 years since 1965 the first ever Race Relations Act and 20 years of African Odysseys.
Book on Eventbrite here:
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 28 August, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 28 August, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 28 August, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 28 August, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Black Cultural Archives
About the Event
Have you ever wondered who gets represented on Wikipedia, whose stories are told, and how information is shared online?
This Wikipedia Edit-a-thon is an opportunity to learn how Wikipedia (a free, online encyclopedia) works and how you can help improve the visibility of Black histories, communities and collections. Together, we'll explore ways to strengthen coverage of Black Cultural Archives and related topics on Wikipedia.
Experienced trainers from Wikimedia UK will introduce the basics of editing Wikipedia, explain why it matters, and support you in making your first edits. Archival materials from BCA’s collections will be available to explore during the session, offering inspiration for your edits.
Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced editors. Just bring your curiosity.
Places are limited, so we encourage you to reserve your free seat as soon as possible.
What You'll Need
To take part, please:
Create a Wikipedia account before the event begins
Bring a laptop
If you are unable to bring a laptop, please contact the us at info@bcaheritage.org.uk in advance and we'll do our best to help.
Thanks to funding from Wikimedia Foundation’s Knowledge Equity Fund, we’re advancing how we share, protect and celebrate Black British history.
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
BCA Youth Programme’s Celebration of Black Spirituality & Liberation
One month before Carnival, join the BCA Youth Programme for a celebration of Black Spirituality and Liberation. This one-off building-wide activation will include a pop-up exhibition, short film and ‘Black Life, Black Sounds’ listening session exploring the intersection of spirituality, music, Carnival and political consciousness within the Black British community.
Curated by Black Cultural Archives’ Youth Programme, a network of 18-25-year-olds of African and Caribbean heritage looking to make their first steps into the arts and heritage sector, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Event schedule
1:00 PM – Doors and pop-up exhibition open
1:30–2:30 PM – Catered lunch
3:00–3:45 PM – Film screening
4:00–4:45 PM – 'Black Life, Black Sounds' listening session
5:30 PM – Doors and pop-up exhibition close
Whilst the event is free, we ask that you consider donating to Black Cultural Archives. All proceeds go to BCA, allowing us to further our impact in the communities we serve.
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
Open Day
Come and join us as we open our doors on Sunday 28th June. Check our our timeline and visit our Windrush Veterans exhibition - Forgotten Generations. Why not pop into our shop to pick up some holiday reading?
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
Fireside Chat with Attorney Ben Crump
Join us at Black Cultural Archives for an evening with renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump as he shares his powerful new book, Worse Than a Lie.
Widely regarded as “Black America’s attorney general,” Ben Crump has represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Sonya Massey, Tyre Nichols, the estate of Henrietta Lacks, and many others at the centre of landmark struggles for justice in the United States.
In this special London event, Attorney Crump will take part in a fireside conversation, followed by a book signing.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Please note, this event will also be available via livestream
Free entry for BCA Black Card members
£25 for a ticket only for non-members
£50 for a ticket and a copy of Worse Than a Lie
Black Card members- If you are interested in attending the event at BCA, please email marketing@bcaheritage.org.uk with “Attorney Ben Crump” in the subject line. You can also watch the livestream from the Video section of your account page.
Windrush Veterans Panel
As part of our celebration of Windrush Day, join us at Black Cultural Archives on Wednesday 24 June for the launch of our latest exhibition, The Forgotten Generations. We are honoured to be joined by some of the veterans featured in the exhibition. Come and hear first-hand about their experiences.
Panellists:
Prince Albert Jacob, WWII veteran
Donald Campbell, veteran RAF
Kenneth Straun, veteran RAF
Karen Kellar, veteran RAF
Dr Wanda Wyporska, Host
Tickets include access to our special exhibition, The Forgotten Generations. Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at various RAF sites across the UK, the exhibition features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
Black Card members attend for free. If you are interested in attending this event at BCA, please email marketing@bcaheritage.org.uk with “Windrush Panel” in the subject line.
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
The Forgotten Generations Exhibition
We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and record the often-overlooked experiences of Black people living in the UK.
Through powerful displays and personal testimonies, it traces the experiences of veterans across the decades who faced and challenged prejudice while bravely serving their country.
Most recently shown at Birmingham City Library and at RAF sites across the UK, The Forgotten Generations features portraits by renowned photographer Vanley Burke and highlights both the historical and ongoing contributions of Black individuals in the Armed Forces.
Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CLOSED 30 JUNE - 3 JULY
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.
Black Card Members can check in at Reception to verify their membership for entry.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://theforgottengenerations.com/
Brixton Disco Festival
Mark your calendars for this event! For the fourth year in a row, we’re excited to showcase a mix of established and emerging Black local talent right here in our courtyard.
Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of music and community.
Open Day
Join us for an Open Day at Black Cultural Archives, and spend the day immersed in Black British history, stories, and joy.
We’ll be opening up the building with:
Select items from the archives for viewing
Our book shop opens with titles for all ages
Family-friendly activities for little (and not-so-little) ones to explore, create, and play
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM BCA Learning & Engagement Manager, Dr Ayshah Johnston, presents an interactive session, ‘The Black Presence in Britain through 6 Objects.’
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM BCA Chief Executive, Dr Wanda Wyporska, leads an engaging talk on genealogy, 'Black Family History for All.’
Entry is free, and we warmly encourage donations on the day to help us continue collecting, preserving, and sharing the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK.
Come through with family and friends!
🗓️ Date: Sunday 29 March
⏰Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍Where: Black Cultural Archives
Black Salon Series: Book Launch
Join us for the opening event in our new Black Salon Series as we welcome Professor David Stovall to BCA for a special UK appearance. He’ll be in conversation about his groundbreaking book, Engineered Conflict: Structural Violence and the Future of Black Life in Chicago, exploring how state power shapes Black communities, and how those communities continue to resist.
Engineered Conflict is a hard-hitting examination of how state policies in Chicago, through housing instability, school closures, and criminalisation, displace and isolate Black working-class communities, manufacturing conflict between neighbours while obscuring the real forces of capitalism and white supremacy.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Please note, this event will also be available via livestream
Free entry for BCA Black Card members
£15 for a ticket only for non-members
£30 for a ticket and a copy of Engineered Conflict
Tickets include a complimentary soft drink
Black Card members- If you are interested in attending the event at BCA, please email marketing@bcaheritage.org.uk with “Black Salon Series” in the subject line. You can also watch the livestream from the Video section of your account page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Stovall, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Black Studies and the Department of Criminology, Law & Justice at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). His scholarship focuses on three core areas: Critical Race Theory, the relationship between housing and education, and the intersection of race, place and schooling.
Committed to bringing theory into practice, he works alongside community organisations and schools to advance equity, justice and the abolition of the school–prison nexus. This commitment led him to serve on the design team for the Greater Lawndale/Little Village School for Social Justice (SOJO), which opened in 2005.
Building on this work, he is also active in the People’s Education Movement, a collective of classroom teachers, community members, students and university faculty in Chicago, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, developing community-rooted, relevant curriculum. In addition to his role at UIC, he volunteered as a social studies teacher at Greater Lawndale/Little Village School for Social Justice from 2005 to 2018.
Community Health & Wellbeing Event
Community Health & Wellbeing Event
Join us this February half term for a nourishing, building-wide afternoon exploring African and Caribbean approaches to health and wellbeing, curated by Black Cultural Archives’ Youth Programme.
Expect an engaging, community health and wellbeing afternoon:
Learn your blood type with the NHS
Watch a short film about Sickle Cell Disease and hear from panellists raising awareness about Sickle Cell Disease today
Celebrate traditional herbal remedies with Earth Tenders and enjoy a delicious plant-based lunch with Garden of Afruika
There’s something for everyone!
Event schedule:
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Plant-based lunch catered by Garden of Afruika
2:30 - 3:30 PM: Guided meditation and mental healing session
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Panel discussion on Sickle Cell Disease and the importance of donating blood
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Workshop on herbal remedies with Earth Tenders