London

The best jerk chicken in London, full stop. Rudie's brings authentic Jamaican flavors to East London with a menu that honors the Windrush generation's culinary legacy.

Adejoke Bakare's Michelin-starred West African restaurant is one of the most exciting dining experiences in London. Contemporary West African cuisine that honors tradition while pushing boundaries.

The heart of Black London's food culture. Brixton Market's covered arcades are packed with Caribbean, West African, and East African food stalls. Come hungry and come early.

Founded in 1966 by John La Rose, New Beacon is the oldest Black publisher and bookshop in Britain. A living archive of Caribbean and African literature, history, and politics. Sacred ground.

The Black Cultural Archives holds the most significant collection of Black British history in the country. The reading room and rotating exhibitions are free and essential.

Formerly the Tricycle Theatre, Kiln has been one of the most important champions of Black and minority ethnic theater in Britain for four decades. Their commitment to diverse storytelling is unmatched.

The cultural home of the African diaspora in London since 1964. The Africa Centre hosts art, music, theater, and community events that celebrate the full breadth of African and African diaspora culture.

The heart of Brixton and the symbolic center of Black British culture. Named for the HMT Empire Windrush that brought the first wave of Caribbean migrants to Britain in 1948. The square is surrounded by history.

The largest street festival in Europe, held every August Bank Holiday. Founded in 1966 by Claudia Jones to celebrate Caribbean culture, Carnival draws two million people to the streets of West London. Walk the route any time of year.