Black Community Activism
Celebrating 60 Years of Change
Project Highlight
The project celebrated the stories, achievements, and impact of black community activists across the UK and East Midlands.
Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project explored how individuals and communities had worked tirelessly to challenge injustice, promote equality, and create lasting social change. It preserved a historical record of the invaluable contribution of BME activists for future generations.
Historical Record: Documented how black activists shaped communities, fought inequalities, and inspired social justice initiatives.
Brochure & Resources: The project brochure and supporting resources were produced. Order a copy and explore nominees here.
Community Engagement: Volunteers and participants shared stories and reflections on their experiences and the lessons they learned.
Volunteers from the project visited Nottingham Archives, where they explored a wide range of materials from medieval charters to modern records, including documents relating to Black History.
The visit included an introduction to the archive service, insight into the conservation of important documents, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the storage and research facilities. Volunteers described the experience as fascinating and inspiring, gaining a new perspective on Nottingham’s history and reporting increased confidence as a result of taking part.
“It was fascinating to observe Nottingham from a new perspective, steeped in history.”
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