'Race' and Racism in Birmingham: Researching Post-War Archives

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“Our Island story is more complex than might at first be assumed.
The evidence for the making of multicultural, multilingual, multifaith Britain can be found in archives, museums and art galleries, and in community memories”

This research guide is designed to a give a working introduction into 'race' history in Birmingham.

• What different kinds of stories have been important in the development of the city?
• What myths about 'race' exist?
• How can we face cultural barriers and learn from interconnected struggles and experiences?
• How has Birmingham contributed to the fight against racism?
• How has Birmingham contributed to the national political agenda on 'race' and immigration?
  
• Where can we learn more?

Further links and research:

Connecting Histories - How to Research Black History

Race History
research guide