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This letter from Bernie Grant, dated 12 May 1989, addresses Neil Kinnock concerning the upcoming Vauxhall by-election. As Chair of the Parliamentary Black Caucus, Grant argues for the importance of endorsing a Black candidate…

This pamphlet, produced by the East Lewisham Labour Party, provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Labour Party Black Sections. It aims to inform readers about this Black political initiative within the Labour…

This document presents discussion extracts about the need for a new kind of women’s organisation that addresses the intersection of gender, race, and class in Britain. It highlights voices from women trade unionists and…

This document is the draft of the “Anti-Racist Education Charter” created by the Labour Party Black Sections in 1989. It outlines demands for a fair and inclusive education system that recognizes the history and…

This document is a letter from the Labour Party Black Sections National Committee, dated July 1989, addressed to Black Members of Parliament including Bernie Grant. It raises concerns about the arrest and trial of…

This document records the motions and amendments discussed at the 1988 Annual Meeting of the Labour Party Black Sections held at Manchester Town Hall. It highlights key political issues and campaigns supported by the…

This document records the Labour Party Black Sections’ formal endorsement of Bernie Grant in 1988. It expresses full support for his role in discussions with Labour Party leadership and reaffirms a commitment to securing…

This document outlines the aims and achievements of the Labour Party Black Section, a group formed to increase Black representation within the Labour Party and advocate for strong anti-racist policies. It highlights their organizing…

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,…

This document reports on a landmark 1989 visit by the UK Parliamentary Black Caucus to Washington, DC, as special guests of the US Congressional Black Caucus. The trip aimed to share strategies and explore…