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Fighting Racism: Britain and Europe

Scoreboard Newsletter

Reference: BG/SC/7/1

This issue of the Scoreboard Newsletter, published by the Standing Conference on Racial Equality (SCORE) in Europe, highlights critical concerns about racial equality across…

Fighting Racism: Britain and Europe

The Ford Report

Reference: BG/SC/8/1

The Ford Report is a pioneering document addressing racism and xenophobia within the European Community, produced by the Committee of Enquiry led by Glyn…

Fighting Racism: Britain and Europe

The Resurgence of Racism in Europe

Reference: BG/SC/8/1

This document records Bernie Grant’s lecture titled 'The Resurgence of Racism in Europe,' delivered in 1992 at the University of Michigan during Black History…

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

MP’s Report: May 1989 Tottenham Labour Party

Reference: BG/P/10/4/4

This document is a report from May 1989 prepared by the Tottenham Labour Party detailing the activities and updates from their Member of Parliament…

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

Labour Party Black Section letter congratulating Bernie Grant’s election as MP

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This letter from the Labour Party Black Section congratulates Bernie Grant on his historic election as a Member of Parliament in 1987. It highlights…

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

The Labour Party Black Section Response to the Labour Result

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is a 1987 press release from the Labour Party Black Sections responding to that year's general election results. It celebrates the election…

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

Congressional Black Caucus letter to Bernie Grant

Reference: BG/PBC/1/1

This document is a letter from the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) of the United States House of Representatives congratulating Bernie Grant on his election…

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

West Indian World: Bernie’s Our Man

Reference: BG/P/14/3/119

This 1987 article from West Indian World highlights Bernie Grant’s selection as the Labour candidate for Tottenham and his commitment to fighting racism both…

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

The Rainbow Coalition (UK)

Reference: BG/P/18/1/110

This document outlines the principles and goals of the Rainbow Coalition (UK), a political and social movement committed to uniting diverse communities to address…

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

Bernie Grant: chairperson

Reference: BG/PBC/1/1

This document highlights Bernie Grant’s career as a pioneering Black British politician and dedicated anti-racist campaigner. It outlines his historic role as the first…

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

Press Release from Parliamentary Black Caucus

Reference: BG/PBC/1/1

This press release from the Parliamentary Black Caucus dated June 15, 1988, features Bernie Grant MP speaking out against racial disparities in the British…

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

Meeting of the Parliamentary Black Caucus

Reference: BG/PBC/1/1

This document records a meeting of the Parliamentary Black Caucus held on March 7, 1989, featuring key Black British politicians including Bernie Grant and…

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

Diane Abbott Calls for Black MP in Brixton

Reference: BG/PBC/1/1

This document records a 1989 statement by Diane Abbott, then Labour MP for Hackney North & Stoke Newington, advocating for the selection of a…

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

Parliamentary Black Caucus Defends the London School of Economics’ Student Union

Reference: BG/PBC/1/1

This document records a statement from the Parliamentary Black Caucus defending the London School of Economics' Student Union, which faced criticism for appointing Winston…

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

Parliamentary Black Caucus Announce Activity Programme

Reference: BG/PBC/1/1

This document announces the initial activity programme of the Parliamentary Black Caucus (PBC) in Britain following its successful launch in 1989. The PBC planned…

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

Neil Kinnock letter to Bernie Grant on Vauxhall bi-election

Reference: BG/PBC/4/7

This document is a letter dated 17 May 1989 from Neil Kinnock, then Leader of the Labour Party, to Bernie Grant MP regarding the…

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

Considerations following the Vauxhall selection process

Reference: BG/PBC/4/7

This document presents critical reflections on the Vauxhall Labour Party selection process, highlighting concerns about racial exclusion within candidate selection practices. It addresses issues…

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

Bernie Grant letter to Neil Kinnock on Vauxhall bi-election

Reference: BG/PBC/4/7

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,…

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

Letter to Neil Kinnock on the NEC Imposition of Kate Hoey

Reference: BG/PBC/4/7

This letter, dated 18 May 1989, is addressed to Neil Kinnock, then leader of the Labour Party, expressing serious concerns about the National Executive…

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

Parliamentarian Magazine

Reference: BG/PBC/5/2

This item is the launch issue of the 'Parliamentarian Magazine' from September-December 1989, a publication focused on Black political initiatives in Britain. It features…

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

Black Sections draft programme

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document is a draft programme from the Black Sections campaign within the Labour Party, outlining proposals to increase political representation and participation of…

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

Black Sections Candidates for the NEC 1986

Reference: BG/P/11/5/2

This document from 1986 presents the demands and political stance of the Black Sections candidates for the Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC). It…

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

1989 Black Sections Press Statement

Reference: BG/PBC/4/7

This 1989 press statement was issued by Narendra Makanji, Chair of the Labour Party Black Sections, Bernie Grant MP, and Southwark Black Councillors following…

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

We Will Fight On’ Black Sections Warns

Reference: BG/P/11/5/5

This newspaper article from October 1989 details the ongoing campaign by the Labour Party's Black Sections to gain official recognition within the party. Despite…