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Cllr Sheila Chapman (left) stood with Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi, CEO of Sapphire (middle) alongside Mayor of Islington Cllr Jason Jackson (right) outside the Black Cultural Centre cropped

Future of Black Cultural Centre confirmed on one-year anniversary

Islington’s Black Cultural Centre is set to welcome a new provider in April 2026, to continue to offer empowerment and support for global Black majority communities.

Remembrance Sunday 2025

Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Islington

The sacrifices of the Armed Forces and those that lost their lives in war will be commemorated in Islington this Remembrance Sunday. 

Anna Njie, Director of Go Africa-4

Market pop-ups set to champion Black-owned businesses

A series of pop-up markets celebrating Black-owned businesses is returning to Islington, bringing music, food, fashion and more with a launch event at Whitecross Street Market.