Black Cultural Archives

15/08/2026

Our whole community at Black Cultural Archives is devastated, angry and heart broken at the tragic death of Professor Jason Arday. We send our love and prayers to his family. We add our voice to the many calling for justice.

Saturday August 15th, 2026 BCA Statement on The Tragic Death of Professor Jason Arday “The whole community at the Black Cultural Archives sends deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Professor Jason Arday. At the heart of this tragedy is a young man who had overcome so much,

14/08/2026

So proud to welcome Professor Gus John to BCA, as part of our collaboration with Black History Walks. Join us on Wednesday 26th August and grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4bL2FIF

13/08/2026

We are honoured to be working with Black History Walks to present an evening with the esteemed Judge Peter Herbert! Come along to BCA on Wednesday 19th August at 6.15pm. https://bit.ly/3SAoLHn

28/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the BCA Youth Programme’s event celebrating Black Spirituality and Liberation.

From curating their first pop-up exhibition 'Dancing with the Divine: An Exploration of Black British Identity, Spirituality and Music' to creating the short film 'Until We Meet: The Last Crossing' and hosting a 'Black Life, Black Sounds' guided listening session, the Youth Programme loved welcoming other young people into the building and sharing what they’ve been working on over the last six months. Thank you also to for kicking off the event with a delicious meal.

The BCA Youth Programme will be taking a break over the summer; keep an eye on this space for updates on their future activity.

As BCA marks its 45th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to welcome you into the archives with open days, guided tours, and a series of evening events. We'll continue to welcome more schools and researchers, and to host exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings that reflect our ethos: Black Cultural Archives - Be Yourself, See Yourself. Keep an eye on our channels for dates and details. Thank you for being part of our story.

14/07/2026

Tickets are still available for the BCA Youth Programme's Saturday 18th July event celebrating Black Spirituality and Liberation, an afternoon exploring the intersection of spirituality, music, Carnival and political consciousness in the Black British community.

Curated by Black Cultural Archives’ Youth Programme, a network of 18-25-year-olds of African and Caribbean heritage seeking to take their first steps into the arts and heritage sector, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

🗓️ Date: Saturday 18 July
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Black Cultural Archives
🎟️ Reserve your seat https://buff.ly/bU6NWeO

As BCA marks its 45th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to welcome you into the archives with open days, guided tours, and a series of evening events. We'll continue to welcome more schools and researchers, and to host exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings that reflect our ethos: Black Cultural Archives - Be Yourself, See Yourself. Keep an eye on our channels for dates and details. Thank you for being part of our story.

09/07/2026

Thank you to Westminster Abbey and Halal Tourism Britain for delivering such rich and informative tours for our BCA Youth Programme members as part of our Black Spirituality & Liberation project.

We’re grateful to Westminster Abbey for hosting a bespoke, after-hours Black history tour that traced the deep entanglement of Christianity and colonialism. We’re equally thankful to Halal Tourism Britain for illuminating Brixton’s local Black Muslim histories, particularly the powerful through-line linking Dusé Mohamed Ali, Marcus Garvey, and Malcolm X.

If you’re interested in learning more about these histories, please join us for the BCA Youth Programme’s project conclusion event on Saturday 18 July, focusing on Black Spirituality & Liberation. Visit https://buff.ly/bU6NWeO for more information on this free event.

As BCA marks its 45th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to welcome you into the archives with open days, guided tours, and a series of evening events. We'll continue to welcome more schools and researchers, and to host exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings that reflect our ethos: Black Cultural Archives - Be Yourself, See Yourself. Keep an eye on our channels for dates and details. Thank you for being part of our story.

08/07/2026

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!

🗓️ Date: Saturday 18 July
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Black Cultural Archives
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket https://buff.ly/bU6NWeO

As BCA marks its 45th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to welcome you into the archives with open days, guided tours, and a series of evening events. We'll continue to welcome more schools and researchers, and to host exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings that reflect our ethos: Black Cultural Archives - Be Yourself, See Yourself. Keep an eye on our channels for dates and details. Thank you for being part of our story.

30/06/2026

Last week, Black Cultural Archives welcomed renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump for a powerful evening exploring his work and his new book, Worse Than a Lie. Led by Dr Wanda Wyporska, the conversation explored justice, accountability and the global resonance of cases that have shaped the modern civil rights landscape.

The event was completely sold out, with a packed audience that included members of Attorney Crump’s Omega Psi Phi brotherhood, community organisers, lawyers, students and supporters.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in our home of Black British history for an evening that reminded us how deeply connected struggles for justice are across the diaspora.

We’re especially grateful to Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP for helping to bring this event to BCA.

Image 1 - Dr Wanda Wyporska and Attorney Ben Crump
Image 2 - Attorney Ben Crump and Marie Garrison alongside the bust of Len Garrison, by George Fowakan Kelly
Image 3 - Bell Riberio-Addy MP, Attorney Ben Crump, and Dr Wanda Wyporska
Image 4 - Attorney Ben Crump
Image 5 - Ms Dawn Hill, Attorney Ben Crump, and Dr Wanda Wyporska
Image 6 - Members of Omega Psi Phi and Attorney Ben Crump

As BCA marks its 45th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to welcome you into the archives with open days, guided tours, and a series of evening events. We'll continue to welcome more schools and researchers, and to host exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings that reflect our ethos: Black Cultural Archives - Be Yourself, See Yourself. Keep an eye on our channels for dates and details. Thank you for being part of our story.

22/06/2026

We are proud to present The Forgotten Generations, a special exhibition created by local Black RAF veteran Donald Campbell to honour and document 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.

Free entry for Black Card Members | £10 ticket for non-members.

🗓️ Date: Now - 24 July, select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
⏰ Time: Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM, Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Black Cultural Archives
🎟️ Purchase your ticket at https://buff.ly/vqcYkjl

As BCA marks its 45th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to welcome you into the archives with open days, guided tours, and a series of evening events. We'll continue to welcome more schools and researchers, and to host exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings that reflect our ethos: Black Cultural Archives - Be Yourself, See Yourself. Keep an eye on our channels for dates and details. Thank you for being part of our story.

18/06/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED! 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, WW2 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.

Free entry for Black Card Members | £20 ticket for non-members. Please see our event page for full details.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday 24 June
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Black Cultural Archives
🎟️ Reserve your seat at https://buff.ly/vk6JjDp

As BCA marks its 45th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to welcome you into the archives with open days, guided tours, and a series of evening events. We'll continue to welcome more schools and researchers, and to host exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings that reflect our ethos: Black Cultural Archives - Be Yourself, See Yourself. Keep an eye on our channels for dates and details. Thank you for being part of our story.