In an increasingly diverse Britain, there is growing interest in exploring how complex histories of race, migration and Empire have shaped the society that we share today. In particular, following the anti-racism protests of 2020,
the work that institutions across the arts and culture sector have been doing on inclusive histories – to acknowledge the legacies of colonialism and transatlantic slavery, and to recognise the histories of minority groups previously hidden or not told – has come under increased scrutiny. This report compiles a set of insights and examples of good practice, through which arts and culture stakeholders can undertake work on inclusive histories in ways that successfully navigate polarised responses.
