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‘What’s the news?’: A guide to Kwanzaa

Described as a “political-motivator holiday”, Kwanzaa has become internationally recognized as a celebration of African culture and community. Here’s everything you need to know.

26/12/2024

Culture news

MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced

The likes of Central Cee, Bashy and Ghetts will battle it out for Best Male Act, while RAYE, Nia Archives, Little Simz and Jorja Smith are all up for Best Female Act. The 2025 MOBO Awards will take place next February in Newcastle, UK.

04/12/2024

Culture news

Yale University introduces course on Beyoncé and her legacy

A course dedicated to studying Beyoncé is coming to Yale University next Spring. It’s not the first time that singers and songwriters have been the focus on a university course.

12/11/2024

Art

New exhibition in Germany challenges stereotypes of Africa through art

A new exhibition at the Völklingen Ironworks is challenging stereotypes and exploring Africa’s cultural history, showcasing works by 26 artists from across the continent and its global diaspora.

11/11/2024

Art

Photography exhibition shines a light on Black life around the world

A new exhibition puts one of the most comprehensive collections of Black photography on show in London.

05/11/2024

Lifestyle

Meet the designer bringing colour and sparkle to Notting Hill Carnival

Costume designer Chesska Robinson is the creative force behind some of the most stunning outfits at London's Notting Hill Carnival, one of the biggest street parties in Europe. But her work doesn’t stop when the parade ends - it’s a year-round labour of love.

23/08/2024

Italy

Tour de France stage won for the first time by Black African rider

Girmay finished just ahead of Fernando Gaviria and Arnaud De Lie in Turin.

01/07/2024

Art

Swiss museum showcases 100 years of Black figurative painting

An ambitious exhibition, showcasing how artists have depicted everyday Black joy in painting over 100 years, has made its way from South Africa to Switzerland.

25/06/2024

Art

London's National Portrait Gallery hosts groundbreaking Black art show

Paintings, drawing and sculptures created by Black artists come together at London's National Portrait Gallery as part of a major exploration into the portrayal of the Black figure in contemporary art.

22/02/2024

Culture news

MOBO Awards 2024: Central Cee, RAYE and Little Simz win top honours

The 26th edition of the MOBO Awards, a celebration of Black musical talent in the UK and beyond, took place at the Utility Arena Sheffield.

08/02/2024

Culture news

Mobo Awards 2024: Stormzy and Little Simz dominate nominations

Stormzy and Little Simz lead the nominations for the upcoming Mobo Awards, each up for four top awards.

15/12/2023

Culture news

Who is Edward Enninful, the most influential Black person in UK?

Edward Enninful tops the 2024 Powerlist. Now in its 18th year, it highlights Black role models to young people.

27/10/2023

Culture news

‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree dies at 81

"Who's the black private dick that's a sex machine to all the chicks? (Shaft) You're damn right!"

25/10/2023

Art

New York exhibition offers deep dive into the mind of Spike Lee

A new exhibition in Brooklyn, New York, offers a rare and immersive glimpse into the world of Spike Lee, a renowned American filmmaker and director, through over 400 objects from his personal collection.

11/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The first ever Juneteenth is marked in Texas

On this day in 1865, Juneteenth came into being, celebrating African-American culture - and a watershed moment in the history of slavery.

19/06/2023

Culture news

Amy Sherald joins Jill Biden on U.S. art delegation to Lisbon

Known for depicting the contemporary African American experience, Sherald travels to the Portuguese capital with fellow U.S. artists for a celebration of diversity in art

06/06/2023

Culture news

Grace Bumbry, the barrier-shattering opera singer, dies aged 86

Grace Bumbry was the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth festival and had a career spanning more than three decades.

09/05/2023

Culture news

Gospel music archives of Charles Henry Pace rediscovered in Pittsburgh

When you think of American Gospel music, you don't think of Pittsburgh, but that might now change. Christopher Lynch, a music historian at the University of Pittsburgh has made it his life's goal to sort through the archives of Charles Henry Pace.

27/03/2023

Culture news

Singer Joyce Sims dies aged 63

The singer had a career which spanned decades and had multiple top chart hits on both sides of the Atlantic.

17/10/2022

Culture news

Eilish, McCartney set to be Glastonbury's youngest, oldest performers

Billie Eilish headlines at 20 and Paul McCartney does it at 80, but who else has made history on the Glastonbury stage?

24/06/2022