West Indians protested against racism and colonial rule during the 1920s and 30s. But when war was declared, they swung behind the war effort, playing a pivotal role in the victory. In this talk i share this story and the links to Camden.

The Race Relations Act was introduced on 8 November 1965, part of a wave of liberal social reforms of the 1960s.

A talk I gave at Luton Town Hall on 21 June 2024 to commemorate the arrival of the Empire Windrush.

An online presentation I gave on 3 November 2024 on West Indian Women in World War Two. It includes a presentation from Arthur Torrington, and then some Q&As.

What involvement and contribution did the Caribbean have in the Second World War? This is a strange question to a lot of people, just watch and find out more!

Six weeks after the start of the Second World War, the British government lifted the colour bar on military recruitment. But the announcement, on 19 October 1939, made clear that the change in policy would last only for the duration of the war.