The notice was boldly positioned on the front stairs of the British Museum during demonstrations calling for the return of African cultural artefacts. Includes original signatures on the back.
Category Archives: Objects and clothing
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Honorary awards conferred upon Bernie Grant for his personal and public contribution to many facets of British Society eg one award with the inscription: Haringey Unison MEC Presented To Honourable Bernie Grant MP In Recognition For His Fight Against Racism In UK & Europe 1995.
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Honorary awards conferred upon Bernie Grant for his personal and public contribution to many facets of British Society.
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Honorary awards conferred upon Bernie Grant for his personal and public contribution to many facets of British Society.
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Historical note: the spear and blowgun darts were given to Bernie Grant from the Amerindians whom Bernie Grant learnt a great deal from. During earlier years, Bernie Grant lived in the bush where his father taught as a teacher.
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Includes posters such as those issued by the African Reparations Movement [eg campaign posters calling for the return of African cultural artefacts], Bernie Grant’s 1987 Labour Candidacy posters [including one issued by Black Focus]; 1992 Europe against Racism [printed in German]; and poster re an exhibition acknowledging the defence contribution made by Black World War veterans.
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Handwoven and embroidered 3-piece African dashiki [with sleeved shirt, cap, pants] as worn by Bernie Grant at State Openings of Parliament.
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Handwoven and embroidered 3-piece African dashiki [with sleeves, cap, pants] as worn by Bernie Grant at State Openings of Parliament.
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Woven basket weave hat worn by Bernie Grant.