Immigration & Identity

British-Nigerian artist Caroline Chinakwe shares the inspiration behind her two artworks on display at London Museum Docklands

The psychological impact and cultural significance of Black Caribbean fashion among the Windrush Generation

13 young Black people died in this 1981 tragedy, which led to the Brixton Uprising

Explore how fashion among the Windrush generation has become a form of cultural expression

For this Punjabi royal, winning women’s vote was worth breaking the law

An East End victory over fascism

The determined businesswoman and caregiver who looked after troops at war

The Chinese communities who lived in this pocket of the East End

After gaining his freedom, this 18th-century writer became one of the first Black voters in Britain

Campaigner, community builder, champion of LGBTQ+ rights

Discussing the creation of one of UK’s first LGBTQ+ exhibitions here at London Museum

One of the defining industrial disputes of the 1970s happened in a north-west London suburb

A story of tradition, adaptation and cultural pride in modern London

London’s biggest street festival is a celebration of Caribbean culture and Black identity

In the 1970s and 1980s, London became the centre of Jamaica’s bassier, spacier sound

A project at Pentonville prison that explores the creativity and individuality of the participants

The author of White Teeth and The Fraud uses Brent as her canvas

The south-east Londoner writes diverse fictional worlds for young people of all ages