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Campaigns for racial equality Stories

The Scarman Report and Brixton Defence Campaign

Balance your teaching of the Scarman Report and the aftermath of the Brixton Uprising by reading about the Brixton Defence Campaign as a grassroots community response.
A black-and-white studio portrait of a white British judge from the mid-20th century. He is shown from the waist up, seated at a dark wooden table with hands gently clasped in front. He is wearing traditional legal attire, including a dark robe, white jabot collar bands, and a light-colored judicial wig. He looks directly toward the camera with a faint smile against a dark, softly lit background.
Campaigns for racial equality Stories

The New Cross Massacre and Black People’s Day of Action

Bring the largest contemporary protest for Black civil rights in Britain into your teaching of the lead up to the Brixton Uprising.
A black and white photograph captures a crowd of Black demonstrators marching down a city street during the
Campaigns for racial equality Stories

Mavis Best and the Scrap SUS Campaign

Strengthen your subject knowledge around the Brixton Uprising with the story of Black community activist Mavis Best and the Scrap SUS campaign, complete with teaching slides and classroom-ready resources.
A black and white photograph of a Black woman with cropped natural hair and glasses at an outdoor event. She is staring into the camera with a determined expression and wears a badge that reads 'race equality now'.
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