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This document is a letter dated 17 May 1989 from Neil Kinnock, then Leader of the Labour Party, to Bernie Grant MP regarding the selection process for the Vauxhall by-election. The letter highlights Kinnock’s…

This document announces the initial activity programme of the Parliamentary Black Caucus (PBC) in Britain following its successful launch in 1989. The PBC planned several high-profile events, including a national speaking tour and an…

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…

This page features a 1987 issue of African Concord magazine, a premier Pan-African publication. The cover highlights Black political candidates in Britain, including Diane Abbott, Bernie Grant, Paul Boateng, and Russell Proffitt, raising the…

This 1988 Labour Party Black Section paper titled “Positive Action for Cities” addresses the harsh realities faced by Black communities living in Britain’s inner cities. It highlights systemic racism in housing, employment, education, and…

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…