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Notting Hill Riots
Due to tension regarding the rising black community, on the 30th of August, the white working class of Notting Hill, London, launched an attack against the black community in that area. The riots were bound to happen, as the “Teddy Boys”, a group of white youth, were openly hostile towards the black newcomers and the founder of the “British Union of Fascists,” Sir Oswald Mosely, rallied the locals with speeches of “keeping britain white” at meetings in West London. -
Bristol Bus Boycott
In Bristol, England, Guy Bailey was rejected an interview for a job at Bristol Buses for being black. Due to the unsuccessful interview, members of the local black community, supported by many of their white neighbours, led a boycott in protest, which directly resulted in the UK's first ever laws against race-based discrimination. -
Race Relations Act
The Race Relations Act was the first piece of legislation in the UK to address racial discrimination, banning discrimination based on the grounds of colour and race an offence. -
Black Peoples Day of Action
On January 18th, a fire was started deliberately on a birthday party in South London, which killed thirteen black youth. On March 2nd, 20,000 people gathered to march the streets across London to protest against the racist murder. The day is now used to remind black British youth of their history.