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Black Britannia
Black Britannia. An exhibition of photographs by John Ferguson at the International Slavery Museum, 7 August 2009 to 28 February 2010.
Photographs by John Ferguson
7 August 2009 to 28 February 2010
Please note that this exhibition has now closed
Lewis Hamilton © John Ferguson
The International Slavery Museum was pleased to host this groundbreaking exhibition of portrait photographs by John Ferguson, one of Britain's most talented Black photographers.
Black Britannia focused on Africans, and those of African descent, who have achieved success in contemporary Britain. Like many Black people throughout history, they have overcome racism and discrimination, twin legacies of transatlantic slavery. This exhibition paid homage to their resilience and inspirational qualities.
Follow the links below to read John Ferguson's foreword to the exhibition, Inspiring the next generation, and see a selection of photographs from the exhibition.
Further information is available on photographer John Ferguson's website.
This exhibition was made possible with the assistance of the Government Indemnity Scheme, provided by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and administered by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).
Inspiring the next generation
Ms Dynamite
Lewis Hamilton
Samantha Tross 
Rt Hon Paul Boateng 
Estelle 
Jazzie B 
Gloria Hyatt MBE
Shevelle Dynott