Return the Benin Bronzes

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This document is a flyer announcing a demonstration calling for the return of the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. The protest was scheduled to take place at the British Museum on Saturday, 15th March 1997. It reflects ongoing demands for the repatriation of cultural artifacts taken during colonial times.

Key points:
– The event was a demonstration focused on the return of the Benin Bronzes.
– It was held at the British Museum, a key institution housing these artifacts.
– The protest took place at 12:00 pm on Saturday, 15 March 1997.
– The flyer emphasizes the urgent call to return cultural heritage to its place of origin.

The call to return the Benin Bronzes is connected to broader Black British campaigns on reparations and anti-racism. Activists like Bernie Grant supported internationalism and justice by demanding the repatriation of stolen cultural objects, which symbolize historical injustices perpetuated under colonialism.

Source note: The document is a simple flyer with clear text; OCR quality is reliable for the key details presented.