The British Black Panthers: Organising, Education and Community
The British Black Panthers brought education, journalism and community organising into a radical challenge to racism. Their history connects public protest with the work of teachers,…
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Kelso Cochrane: His Life, Murder and the Campaign for Justice
Read the article: Kelso Cochrane: His Life, Murder and the Campaign for JusticeAn Antiguan carpenter’s murder in west London brought neighbours, campaigners and relatives into a struggle over safety, accountability and remembrance that continued across generations.
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Kath Locke: Community Action and Black Manchester
Read the article: Kath Locke: Community Action and Black ManchesterKath Locke worked to make education, community support and Black history part of everyday life in Manchester. A campaigner against racism and a founder of Abasindi,…
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The Black Parents Movement: Organising for Children, Families and Justice
Read the article: The Black Parents Movement: Organising for Children, Families and JusticeThe Black Parents Movement grew from a campaign to defend a schoolboy into a network confronting discrimination in education, policing and everyday life. Its members brought…
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OWAAD: Black and Asian Women Organising for Change
Read the article: OWAAD: Black and Asian Women Organising for ChangeFounded in 1978, OWAAD connected Black and Asian women campaigning over schools, work, health and immigration. Its conferences and newsletter helped turn local experience into national…
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The Housing Colour Bar: Building a Home in Britain
Read the article: The Housing Colour Bar: Building a Home in BritainFinding a home in post-war Britain meant confronting discrimination as well as shortages. Archive records, community savings schemes and housing campaigns reveal how Black families built…