Black Sections 5th AGM

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This document is the agenda for the 5th Annual General Conference of the Labour Party Black Sections, held at Leicester Town Hall on 18-19 March 1989. It outlines the event's schedule, topics, and sessions, reflecting the organizational priorities and activism of Black members within the Labour Party. The agenda highlights key political and social issues affecting Black communities during that period.

Key points:
– The conference spanned two days, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March 1989, at Leicester Town Hall.
– Sessions included reports from Chairs, Women’s and Financial committees, as well as regional updates.
– Key agenda topics addressed education, local government with reference to Section 71 of the 1976 Race Relations Act, race units, and the Poll Tax.
– Additional sessions focused on Southern Africa/Azania, media strategy, the judiciary/legal system, housing, campaigning, elections, and youth engagement.
– The meeting included discussions on international issues such as Palestine and Ireland, as well as immigration and environmental concerns.

The Labour Party Black Sections was a vital Black British political initiative in the 1980s that sought greater representation and influence within the Labour Party and local government. This conference agenda reflects the group's commitment to tackling systemic racism, promoting anti-racist campaigning, and connecting Black British struggles with broader international liberation movements. Bernie Grant was a prominent figure associated with Black Sections and Black British political activism during this era.

Source note: This description is based on the original conference agenda document. The OCR transcription is mostly clear, though some formatting and punctuation are missing, which may affect precise detail in agenda timings or session titles.