Race Relations Collection

Children playing at Penton Junior School, Islington, North London, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Prop from dance recital performance "Dance to Glory"by Studio A, 2015
This cardboard sign is a rectangular piece of cardboard with handwritten text in black marker. The text reads " Liberty/ And/ Justice". The back is blank

Break dancing, Rugby. A section of the large crowds concentrating on the dancing with fixed expressions. 18th August 1984

Dr Arthur Wint, High Commissioner of Jamaica, urges Rugbys West Indians to take a greater part in community affairs. The appeal came during a speech at the West Indian club at Chapel Street

"As Good as New"Shops in Coventry. Canteen trainees Yvonne (left
" As Good as New" Shops in Coventry. Canteen trainees Yvonne (left) and Beverley hand sandwiches to visitors. 5th December 1984

Asquith Xavier in his new job as a guard at Euston Station, London. The story - In 1966: Euston staff colour bar ended A West Indian refused a job at Euston Station will now be employed there after

Derek Hatton looks on as he is imprisoned in his council office by members of the Black Caucus along with Tony Mulhearn and Sam Bond

Enoch Powell MP Wolverhampton South West, pictured being greeted by a man as he leaves Thames TV Studios, London, 10th June 1969

Hazel O Connor and The Specials performed on stage at the outdoor concert in aid of racial harmony at The Butts stadium in Coventry. 22nd June 1981 Hazel OConnor Hazel O Connor Hazel O Connor

Hazel O Connor performs on stage with her band Megahype at the outdoor concert in aid of racial harmony at The Butts stadium in Coventry. 22nd June 1981 Hazel OConnor Hazel O Connor Hazel O Connor

Hazel O Connor performs on stage at the outdoor concert in aid of racial harmony at The Butts stadium in Coventry. 22nd June 1981 Hazel OConnor Hazel O Connor Hazel O Connor

Hazel O Connor and The Specials performed on stage at the outdoor concert in aid of racial harmony at The Butts stadium in Coventry. Terry Hall singing with The Specials

African Americans and whites leaving the beach as trouble begins, Chicago, Illinois, USA, c1919. Racial tensions increased in Chicago after the end of the First World War as African Americans

Chartered Boeing 707 jet airliners are flying in hundreds of coloured immigrants (original text) from the West Indies to Britain at fares as low as £ 84

Immigrants from the West Indies arriving at dusk on Saturday evening at Gatwick Airport on the last BOAC flight before the Commonwealth Act came into force, West Sussex, England 2 July 1962

Overseas visitors, Mrs D Awokoya and Miss A Osobase, at the Kent Farm Institute, Borden, Kent, England. 21 May 1958

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And Sarah (right) work together to restore and repair donated items, promoting unity and cooperation among different races in Coventry, UK. ) they have been a complex issue throughout history, marked by both progress and setbacks. From the heartwarming sight of children playing together at Penton Junior School in Islington, North London in 1971 to the horrifying image of a frightful lynching in America, these glimpses into our past remind us of the challenges we have faced. In 1872, an illustration titled "It is Only a Truce to Regain Power / 'Playing Possum'" depicts the delicate balance between racial tensions during that time. Fast forward to December 1929 when "The Ball at the Rue Blomet" showcases people from different backgrounds coming together for a night of celebration and unity. Art has often served as a powerful medium for reflecting race relations. The prop from Studio A's dance recital performance "Dance to Glory" symbolizes how art can transcend barriers and bring people closer. On the other hand, the branded back of Reverend Orrin Van Loon reminds us of the brutal reality faced by African Americans like him in Detroit during July 1924. The Ku Klux Klan initiation ceremony near Brunswick, Maryland captured on canvas transports us back to an era marred by hate and discrimination. Similarly disturbing is the depiction of two white men stoning an African American man to death in 1919 - a stark reminder that racism has caused immense suffering throughout history. However, not all moments are filled with darkness. In Chicago circa 1919, African Americans and whites leaving the beach together signify hope for harmony amidst growing trouble. Break dancing scenes from Rugby show how diverse crowds come together through shared love for music and movement. Dr Arthur Wint's role as High Commissioner of Jamaica highlights individuals who break down racial barriers through their achievements and leadership positions.