Key Black British History Moments in Video
Reshma Madhi
Images can sometimes be more powerful than words. The videos listed below all illustrate key moments in Black British history, moments that you may have witnessed, such as Linford Christie’s win at the 1992 Olympic Games or moments that have shaped Caribbean culture, such as Claudia Jones leadership.
West Indies Calling (13:55)
A group of West Indians describes the Caribbean support during World War Two, including RAF officer Learie Constantine.Windrush (9:33)
A short documentary chronicling the largest immigration of West Indians to Britain after WWII, in particular the ‘Empire Windrush’ which was the ship transporting the first major group of migrants.The 1981 Brixton Riots (4:21)
Hear eyewitnesses from the day recount their experiences of the riots – infamously known as ‘Bloody Saturday’ – in this 20th anniversary documentary.Linford Christie at the 1992 Olympics (3:33)
Linford Christie won 100m gold medal at 1992 Olympics and became the first male athlete to retain the title – witness the world record breaking event here.Claudia Jones (10:05)
Claudia Jones founded Britain’s first weekly black newspaper and also helped launch the Notting Hill Carnival in 1959. Feminist, activist, journalist and community leader, gain more insight into her vision for equal opportunities and civil rights:
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