Black activism in the Notting Hill area
I can explain the reasons for rising tension in Notting Hill and describe the actions of black activists in the area as a response.
Black activism in the Notting Hill area
I can explain the reasons for rising tension in Notting Hill and describe the actions of black activists in the area as a response.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Notting Hill riots and the murder of Kelso Cochrane increased tension in the Notting Hill area.
- Claudia Jones was one of several activists who looked to rebuild a positive sense of community in the area.
- The Caribbean carnival was a huge success, and would go onto become Notting Hill Carnival.
- The British Black Panther Party (BBP) was set up to campaign against continued racism and discrimination in the 1960s.
Common misconception
Students may not make the connection between the civil rights movement in the USA and the efforts of black activists in the UK in the 1960s.
Explain to students that the influence of Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X spread outside of America.
Keywords
Interracial - involving people of different races
Black activism - advocating for power from the perspectives of those from the black community
Civil rights - a person’s right to political and social freedom and equality
Black Power Movement - a militant ideology that emerged in the USA in the late 1960s
Black Panthers - a political organisation created in the USA that challenged police brutality; a British group was founded in 1968
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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