Archive Items – The Bernie Grant Archive

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Westminster Caucus Spreads its Wings

Reference: BG/P/11/5/5

This document reports on a landmark 1989 visit by the UK Parliamentary Black Caucus to Washington, DC, as special guests of the US Congressional…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Black Sections 5th AGM

Reference: BG/P/11/5/5

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…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Labour Party Black Sections

Reference: BG/P/11/5/5

This document outlines the aims and achievements of the Labour Party Black Section, a group formed to increase Black representation within the Labour Party…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Labour Party Black Sections 1988 support to Bernie Grant

Reference: BG/P/11/5/5

This document records the Labour Party Black Sections’ formal endorsement of Bernie Grant in 1988. It expresses full support for his role in discussions…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Labour Party Black Sections 1988 motions

Reference: BG/P/11/5/5

This document records the motions and amendments discussed at the 1988 Annual Meeting of the Labour Party Black Sections held at Manchester Town Hall.…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Labour Party Black Sections letter to all Black MPs

Reference: BG/P/11/5/5

This document is a letter from the Labour Party Black Sections National Committee, dated July 1989, addressed to Black Members of Parliament including Bernie…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Black Sections ‘Anti-Racist Education Charter’

Reference: BG/P/11/5/5

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…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

A New Kind of Women’s Movement

Reference: BG/P/11/5/4

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…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Labour Party Black Sections pamphlet

Reference: BG/P/11/5/4

This pamphlet, produced by the East Lewisham Labour Party, provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Labour Party Black Sections. It aims to…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Labour Party Black Section Paper on the Inner Cities

Reference: BG/P/11/5/4

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…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

African Concord magazine

Reference: BG/P/11/5/3

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…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Motion passed by NEC

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document records a motion passed by the Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC) on 25 March 1987. It addresses concerns about a conference…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Black Sections letter on immigration control

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This 1987 letter from the Labour Party Black Sections outlines their firm opposition to immigration control policies affecting Black communities. It highlights their commitment…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Letter from Birmingham MPs 1987

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is a letter dated April 3, 1987, from five Birmingham Labour MPs and Councillor Bernie Grant, written to Bernie Grant. It addresses…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Letter from Bernie Grant on Birmingham MP clash

Reference: Bg/P/11/5/2

This document is a letter written by Bernie Grant responding to criticism from Birmingham MPs regarding his participation in a meeting aimed at encouraging…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Hattersley clashes with Grant on Black Section

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document reports on a heated dispute within the Labour Party over the formation of "black sections," groups aimed at increasing political participation among…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Labour Party Black Sections briefing

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is a briefing from the Labour Party Black Sections, dated 1987, outlining their political activities and strategies within the Labour Party. It…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

The Softly Softly Way to Westminster

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is an interview and profile titled "The Softly Softly Way to Westminster" featuring Bernie Grant, a prominent Black British Labour politician and…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Letter from Chris Khamis (Birmingham Black Sections) 1987

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This 1987 letter from Chris Khamis, organiser of the Birmingham Black Section of the Labour Party, invites Bernie Grant to speak at their first…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Letter from Councillor Dick Knowles to Bernie Grant, 1987

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This is a letter dated 31 March 1987 from Councillor Dick Knowles, Leader of Birmingham City Council, to Councillor Bernie Grant, then Leader of…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

The Labour Party Black Section

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is a 1987 letter from the Labour Party Black Sections addressed to the Labour Party's National Executive Committee. It calls for firm…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Resolution to Black Section Annual Conference 1987

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is a resolution presented at the Black Section Annual Conference in 1987 by the Nottingham East Labour Party Black Section. It expresses…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Why Trade Unions Must Support Black Sections

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is a call from the Labour Party Black Sections urging trade unions to endorse and support the political representation of Black workers…

Politics: Black Sections, the First Black MPs, and the Parliamentary Black Caucus

The Labour Party Needs Black Sections

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is a statement titled 'The Labour Party Needs Black Sections,' published by the Black Sections National Committee. It addresses systemic racial disadvantage…