Coded Black

Coded Black is a narrative experience about the histories of anti-Blackness in the US and UK. Drawing on primary sources, historical records and scholarly analysis, it presents past atrocities alongside moments of triumph through interactive scenes, documents and audiovisual storytelling.

Historical scenes

You explore two atmospheric settings: a plantation and a modern 20th-century city. Each contains real historical documents and audiovisual material, and different content surfaces in each run.

Stories of achievement

You can find glowing “balls of light” that reveal stories of Black achievement, resilience and humanity. The game is designed for personal reflection and educational use, as an interactive exhibit and teaching tool.