Black British community

The BAFTA-nominated filmmaker turns his attention to the rituals of everyday Black life in his new project, rituals: Unionblack.

The multidisciplinary artist's long-running project, A Statement of Pride, is a striking, nostalgic homage to the reclamation of Black hair and identity.

Since London's first Black hair salon opened in 1955, stylists have played a central role in creating safe spaces where punters can gossip, relax and get a new 'do. We visit three salons that are keeping that spirit alive, moving with the times to compete with Insta stylists while forging lifelong relationships.

Photographer Karis Beaumont's Bumpkin Files wants to dispel myths that Black people living outside of London are not “in touch with their Blackness”.

Young Mancunian photographer Jordan Afi Lambert stumbled upon some old family photo albums on his return from university. For him, it was a reconnection to his Black British heritage.