Lindo’s story became entwined in the perverse Cold War logic, revealing British racism to a wider world.
Ealing
In 1964, West London was rocked by racist violence after white racists brawled with Black and Asian youth. This led to some of the first race riots in modern Britain. The events were covered in a documentary by the BBC’s Man Alive programme, sparking discussions about race, British identity and immigration that still resonate today.
Cardiff
Shirley Bassey, Wales’s most famous daughter, grew up in the Welsh capital’s Butetown area, a thriving multicultural district. Her story mirrors the dynamic tension between Black Britons striving for acceptance and belonging while seizing opportunities for themselves and their families.
Bristol
The riots in 1980 and 1981 signposted a city riddled with racial tension and bubbling disaffection. What followed was a wide-ranging debate about Thatcherism, policing, poverty and the value of Black lives in Britain.
Leeds
After her home was firebombed in a racist attack, Janet Alder spent nearly two decades fighting for justice for her brother, Christopher, who died in police custody in Hull in 1998. Despite the setbacks, she forced the state to admit responsibility for his death, thereby enacting change.
These stories have shaped our history in ways we are only just beginning to understand. We must continue to uncover and share these narratives to fully appreciate the rich tapestry of Black British history and culture. By shining a light on the experiences and contributions of Black Britons in all corners of the country, we ensure that their stories are not forgotten or erased, but instead celebrated and integrated into the broader narrative of British identity
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