Category Archives: General Subject Files

BG/P/18/1/14

Correspondence, reports and printed material. See related files on the Black International Construction Industry held in the collection. Refers to Black and Minority Ethnic construction professionals, urban regeneration, equal employment opportunity, workplace discrimination. Includes key document entitled “Good Model for Increased Black Participation in Construction Projects”.

BG/P/18/1/7

Correspondence and reports concerning issues such as African and Caribbean dance, the Black Music and Entertainment Industry (finance report) and African-Caribbean and Asian Music Projects.

BG/P/18/1/8

Includes material such as Black Music Industry Conference papers and a black and white portrait photograph of Black United States Congressman (?) signed with expressing thanks to Bernie Grant.

BG/P/18/1/9

File contains documentation such as papers concerning ‘How to assist Black groups in applying to the National Lottery Charities Board’ and consultation with Black voluntary organisations. The name ‘Leroy’ was annotated on original folder.

BG/P/18/1/10

File contains documentation such as copies of the ‘Minutes of the Meeting concerning the state of the Black Music Industry’ as held at the House of Commons. Also contains associated correspondence re policy development and the industry. See related series of files within the African Reparations Movement, Musicians Subsection papers.

BG/P/18/1/2

Correspondence, minutes and reports issued by the Committee. Relates to the Joint Warwick University / Parliamentary Black Caucus research initiative and the Rountable Conference of African and Asian Academics and Politicians. There are references to Oona and Preston King. See related files in the records of the African University Project and the Parliamentary Black Caucus [subject file ‘Parliamentary Black Caucus Research Initiative] held in the collection.

BG/P/18/1/3

File contains documents relating to issues such as health; African-Caribbean peoples; eye health; Ethnic minorities; diabetes; and note: This file records Bernie Grant’s key role in engaging publicity and community support for the pioneering research project known as the ‘African Caribbean Eye Survey Project’ and highlights efforts made concerning health issues in Haringey.

BG/P/18/1/4

File largely includes ephemera such as petitions, stickers, leaflets and posters produced by the League as part if its relaunch. Also includes some general correspondence such as letters to Bernie Grant from members of the public inquiring about membership. See also related general subject file re Anti-Racist Alliance. File also relates to the campaign against fascism.

BG/P/18/1/5

Comprises correspondence between Bernie Grant and the following correspondents: Anti-Racist Alliance; National Assembly Against Racism (Chair of Tower Hamlets Anti-Racist Committee); and Society of Black Lawyers, Black Liaison Group. Also includes leaflets and newsletters re the launch and mission of the Anti-Racist Alliance. Includes correspondence between Bernie Grant and the Executive Committee of the Anti-Racist Alliance concerning the different anti-racist groups eg Anti-Racist Alliance, Anti-Nazi League, Campaign Against Racism in France (CARF) and the AFA. Relates to the campaign against racism and fascism. See also related general subject file re Anti-Nazi League.