Our Services
Our courses
Our courses are designed to inspire, challenge and to provoke serious thought
Film Screenings
Showcasing thought-provoking and educational films and documentaries
Presentations
Come and join us at one of our presentations on various subjects.
Museum Tours
We specialise in high quality history and cultural tours of museums.
Financial Education
How to be Financially Intelligent with Money
Health & Wellbeing
Articles on health & wellbeing, yoga workshops, etc
Study
Tours
Travel and learn about the contribution of Africans throughout the world
BHS
Shop
Welcome to the Black History Studies Shop
Black Market
An event to showcase entrepreneurs to the community.
Radio
Show
A brand new radio show designed to provoke thought and encourage discussion
Current Projects
Various Black History Studies projects
Campaigns
Highlight our Congo Week work and other important courses
The Ultimate Egypt Experience
We are delighted to offer you this superb tour of Egypt. It comprises of a 14 day study tour to visit many of the regions, major and the less well known monuments in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor.
Event schedule
Psychosis of Whiteness sheds light on society’s perceptions of race + racism by exploring cinematic representations of the slave trade. Black History Studies presents the screening of ‘The Psychosis of Whiteness’ A flim by Eugene Nulman and Kehinde Andrews. Join us for the screening of The Psychosis of Whiteness, directed by Eugene Nulman and based on the […]
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Motherland is a film that unapologetically calls for African unity, self-determination and the African rebirth. Motherland (Enat Hager) is a bold, epic journey through Africa with a authentic African voice. Fusing history, culture, politics, and contemporary issues, Motherland sweeps across Africa to tell a new story of a dynamic continent. From the glory and majesty […]
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This presentation will explore the rich, complex relationship between Black music and protest, from historical anthems of resistance to contemporary performances that challenge political and cultural boundaries. We’ll trace the roots of protest songs within Black cultural expression, examining how music has functioned not only as a form of dissent but also as a space […]
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Hip hop is more than music—it is a cultural movement built on creativity, community, and expression. This presentation explores the nine pillars of hip hop: DJing, MCing, Breaking, Graffiti, Beatboxing, Street Fashion, Street Language, Street Entrepreneurship, and Knowledge. Together, these elements represent the artistic, social, and intellectual foundations of the culture. While the first four […]
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The review-smashing documentary…weaving together archive footage and interviews Little Richard: I Am Everything uncovers the story of the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll, exploding the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator– Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard’s complicated inner world, […]
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Black History Studies presents the Sankofa Sunday Screening of ‘After The Flood: The Church, Slavery And Reconciliation’. This new feature documentary shows how the 18th century Church became embroiled in chattel slavery. We discover how the Church justified its involvement in the trade and it’s lasting impact. The film then explores what this means for […]
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Black History Studies presents the Sankofa Sunday Screening of ‘Ancestral Voices: Esoteric African Knowledge.’ Avant-garde at its time of release, it is the first film to bring to the mainstream discourse, the still taboo and marginalized topic of African Spirituality. It opens up the discourse on why African spiritual systems remain demonized whilst other spiritual […]
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FREE Webinar: What does Justice Look Like for the Church Today!Magnificas Humanitas and the Long Shadow of Empire: Mission, Memory, and Repair in the Black Church Sunday 14 June 2026 at 18:00 Speakers: Dr Harvey Kwiyani, Rev Dr Stephen Jennings, Rev Natasha BecklesPanel Host: Akeem Adagbada Community Theology at St Nicholas Perivale, in collaboration with Aquila’s House LVPL […]
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Estate Planning involves helping people write wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trusts, as well as planning for inheritance tax. National Wills Team will be available at the Black Cultural Centre on Monday 15 June 2026 from 11am – 6pm. No booking or appointments necessary. This is a FREE drop-in clinic where you can simply turn […]
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Exploring the underrepresentation of Black women in social work management and leadership A community conversation and PhD research presentation Why are Black women still underrepresented in social work management and leadership? Join us for an important community conversation exploring race, gender, class, management, leadership, lived experiences and consider solutions for change. Together, we can build […]
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