Family, war & theatre: Inua Ellams on his new play: Three Sisters
Following his smash hit Barbershop Chronicles, Inua Ellams brings us a brand-new play called Three Sisters, a heart-breaking…
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New literary festival to launch in the heart of Tottenham this November
The Tottenham Literature Festival is a bold new event aimed at celebrating Black writers and distinctive children’s literature…
A quick glimpse into the minds of men: reviewing Barber Shop Chronicles
Following two hugely successful runs at the National Theatre and a world tour, acclaimed playwright Inua Ellams’s Barber…
A guide: What to do and where to go in London during Black History Month 2019
Happy Black History Month to all our readers! For us, every day is worthy of celebrating Black History,…
Last chance to get your tickets to the ‘Kings of R&B’ concert of the year
This is not a drill people! For the first time ever in musical history, US ‘Kings of R&B’,…
Everything you need to see at this year’s BFI London Film Festival 2019
As Londoners, it’s easy to forget that one of the biggest film festivals in the world happens in…
Everything you need to know and what to do at Notting Hill Carnival 2019
Notting Hill Carnival (NHC), the world’s second biggest carnival and Europe’s largest street event is rolling into London…
Get ready for a weekend of events celebrating art and culture: Africa Utopia
Southbank Centre’s Africa Utopia festival returns in a new collaboration with Indaba X for three days of all things Africa…
“This is Black”: Giving Black artists a supportive fringe festival experience
“Blackness is not one-dimensional” is the recurring theme being explored by four new writers in their exciting new…
Take us to church! Respect: The Aretha Franklin Songbook national tour
Legendary pianist, singer, songwriter and pioneer, Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock…
We’ve found the right spot for Thursday night drinks: Pop Up Africa Lates
Get ready for Pop Up Africa 2.0 as the team behind the popular annual takeover of Spitalfields Market…
Shop Africa, Taste Africa, Connect with Africa: Pop Up Africa at Spitalfields
Pop Up Africa at Spitalfields, the unique one-day event is once again taking over East London’s iconic Spitalfields…
‘Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy’ – In cinemas for one night only
When it comes to listing one of the most iconic memories in music history, the sight of Ms…
7 Pampering and foodie-based offers for a self-care filled Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is nearly here so now is the time for all our reader mums to get pampered…
good dog: A love letter from Arinzé Kene to the people of Britain
Set during the early noughties, good dog tells the powerful story of growing up in a multi-cultural community,…