Resources
An extensive list of resources.
Archives
Black and British: A Forgotten History (BBC / BCA 2016) | Arts and Culture on Google
A four-part series, written and presented by historian David Olusoga, demonstrating how the often forgotten story of black history has been an integral part of Britain’s national narrative.
Black Cultural Archives Collections | BCA Collection
The BCA’s digital collections.
Black and Gay in the Day | @blackandgaybackintheday
A digital community archive honouring & remembering Black queer life in Britain, as it was. Curated by Marc Thompson and Jason Okundaye.
The National Archives' collection for black history | National Archives UK
This resource is designed to support the discovery of documents relating to black British history within The National Archives’ collections.
Bumpkin Files | @bumpkin.files
Exploring Black life in Britain beyond the London narrative + the global diaspora in overlooked spaces. — founded by Karis Beau
Black in the Day | @blkintheday
A submission based archive of Black life in Britain.
Collections
BFI via here
A celebration of black culture in film and TV, dive into a selection that flows deep and far.
Black Britain on Film via BFI, available here
Striking, illuminating and sometimes surprising images of black culture, community and characters, spanning over a century of British film and TV.
Before Windrush via BFI, available here
Precious glimpses and surprising rediscoveries: snapshots of black Britain in the decades before the great postwar migrations.
Black Lives via BFI, available here
Portraits of public and private lives against the shifting social climate of 20th century Britain.
Black British Filmmaking via BFI, available here
A selection of shorts and features by black writers and directors, from milestones of the 60s and 70s to contemporary hits.
BBC via here
Bold, vibrant, provocative stories exploring what it means to be black in Britain today.
ALL 4 via here
A celebration of black history
New Creatives via BBC, available here
New Creatives Innovative new short films, audio and interactive works from young artists.
Netflix via here
A collection of shows, movies, and documentaries by Black creators.
Other Resources
UK Petitions
#Justice4Grenfell
Write to your local MP via https://supportgrenfell.co.uk/
Guides and Tools
How to make a complaint to parliament (via @officialmillennialblack)
Five points to consider before going to a Black Lives Matter protest in London or the UK (via @practicalmyth on IG)
Know your rights (via @initialola, @blackinbritain and @praticalmyth)
Tools to keep identities hidden/safe in photographs (via @everestpipkin Twitter)
Transform Allyship into Action: A Toolkit for Non-Black People (via SJMC at USC on IG)
Health and Support
Resources curated by others
Reminder: Please contribute to their pateron, paypals ect. for their time and emotional labour.
THE CULTURAL POLITICS OF BLACK FEMINIST CRITICAL THEORY: A READING LIST BY NAOMI SIMMONS-THORNE
National Resource and Educational Tool created by Alexis Williams, available via pb-resources.com
#DefundthePolice by Black Lives Matter US
Information on Tackling Police Brutality and Violence by Campaign Zero
Reading List by Abolitionist Futures
Political Education, Toolkits and Other Resources by Showing Up For Racial Justice
Resources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and Racism By Nina Berman
Teaching Materials by Zinn Education Project: Teaching Peoples History