advocating for power from the perspectives of those from the black community

a person’s right to political and social freedom and equality

a militant ideology that emerged in the USA in the late 1960s

a political organisation created in the USA that challenged police brutality; a British group was founded in 1968

Black activism in the Notting Hill area

History

This unit will give students some understanding of Britain's position globally in the latter half of the 20th century when they come to study the Cold War.

Pupils will know the impact that the British Empire had on people who had been colonised from previous migration units. Students will also understand the relationship between the UK and the rest of Europe. 

The historical environment: what does Notting Hill tell us about migration?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which keyword describes advocating for power from the perspectives of those from the black community?

Which keyword describes a person’s right to political and social freedom and equality?

Complete the sentence: The Notting Hill riots and the murder of __________ increased tension in the Notting Hill area.

murder of a 32-year-old Caribbean migrant living in Notting Hill

the suspects were released within hours and the murderers were never caught

over 1000 people attended the Caribbean migrant's funeral 

the Prime Minister of Jamaica visited Notting Hill

Put the following events in chronological order.

They said their actions were in self-defence

They said the violence was connected to a personal dispute

They said there were only a small number of people involved in the disturbances

They said most of the violence was committed by white Teddy Boys

Why did the black community object to the use of the term ‘riots’ to describe what happened in Notting Hill in 1958?

Britain's first black political party, the British Black Panther Party (BBP)

Britain’s first major black newspaper, the 'West Indian Gazette'

Britain’s first major black celebration, Caribbean Carnival

What did Claudia Jones set up in 1958 which gave a voice to the black community in London?

What percentage of Metropolitan (Met) Police officers were white in 1952?

used ‘stop and search’ powers disproportionately against black people

extremely close monitoring of black people

police brutality towards black people was common

the police always supported black victims

Which of the following are examples of the racism displayed by the Met towards Caribbean migrants in the 1950s and 60s?

Complete the sentence: Today, the term ‘{{}}’ would be used to describe the actions of the 1950s Met Police, however, this term was not commonly accepted until the early 2000s.

They had a positive relationship with them and thought they kept them safe

They had a negative relationship with them and thought they were not interested

How did the black community feel towards the police during the 1950s and 60s?

an anti-immigrant group was in power in government at the time

many British people had no experience of living alongside non-white neighbours

some British people based their views on outdated notions of the British Empire

many British people voted for these groups in local elections

Why were there multiple anti-immigration groups in Britain at the time?

threatened black people and interracial couples on the street

later united with other groups to form the British National Party

their fascist leader's rallying cry was “Keep Britain White”

Match the anti-immigration group to the correct statements.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Black activism in the Notting Hill area

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.