Black London: London’s Black Events

London is a city justly proud of its cultural diversity, yet for too long tourists and Londoners alike have had to rely on guides focusing on its white history and landmarks. Now Black London allows us to see this familiar city anew, gathering together the places that tell the story of its Black inhabitants, stretching back to Tudor times.

From Cleopatra’s Needle sitting on the Victoria Embankment, carved in Egypt three and a half thousand years ago, to the Black Lives Matters mural in Woolwich, the city is rich with features that symbolise its Black history.

Here are places worth visiting and revisiting. Get your bearings, revise your history, and be inspired by the work of some remarkable individuals who made London a truly global, modern city.

As well as historical information and recommendations on where to go, there are lots of Black events in London throughout the year. Here are some dates for you to add to diary from Black London by Avril Nanton & Jody Burton:

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Stanfords sponsors free ‘Earth Photo’ exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Image: Rosamund Macfarlane. Eagle Huntress Receiving– Altai Mountains, Mongolia

A shortlist of 50 exceptional photographs and films that document the earth in all its diversity, will be presented at the Royal Geographical Society in London from 23 July to 21 September 2018 for the inaugural Earth Photo exhibition. Continue reading Stanfords sponsors free ‘Earth Photo’ exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Events this spring at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

The Society’s full programme of events for the spring is available online. Members of the Society receive discounted entry to public events and membership is open to all. Find out how you can become a member today. Continue reading Events this spring at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Sketch for Survival Exhibition

Image credit: Part of the Sketch for Survival collection for Explorers against Extinction. Artist: Siobhan Barlow

Ahead of the auction at the Explorers against Extinction event, An unprecedented collection of wildlife art called Sketch for Survival has gone on display for the very first time. Continue reading Sketch for Survival Exhibition

Events this summer at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

This summer, come along to the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and find out about, Slavery in the 21st century, Antarctica’s ice shelves, the making of Planet Earth II and much, much more. Continue reading Events this summer at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)