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Blog Post: 50-Year Anniversary of the Black Parents Movement
Read our most recent blog post celebrating 50 years since the Black Parents Movement was founded.
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The George Padmore Institute's Tribute to Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo
The George Padmore Institute is deeply saddened to hear of the death of author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o.
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Event: Valerie Bloom in Conversation
This is the final of seven conversations with trailblazers for the Women Speak Volumes Series.
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Event: Verna Wilkins in Conversation
This is the sixth of seven conversations with trailblazers for the Women Speak Volumes Series.
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Event: Anni Domingo in Conversation
This is the fifth of seven conversations with trailblazers for the Women Speak Volumes Series.
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Event: Sharon Watson in Conversation
This is the fourth of seven conversations with trailblazers for the Women Speak Volumes Series.
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Event: Ingrid Pollard in Conversation
This is the third of seven conversations with trailblazers for the Women Speak Volumes series.
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Event: Dominique Le Gendre in Conversation
This is the second of seven conversations with trailblazers for the Women Speak Volumes Series.
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Event: Paulette Randall in Conversation
The first of a series of talks with pioneering black women. Part of the Women Speak Volumes project.
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Women Speak Volumes Between Generations
Young Black women aged 18-30 invited to join a new programme for budding archivists and curators.
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Blog Post: Dominique Le Gendre reflects on her recent engagement with artists working with archives
Read Dominique Le Gendre's latest blog post while resident at the George Padmore Institute.
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Errol Lloyd Reviews Aubrey Williams: Art, Histories, Futures
Errol Lloyd provides an exclusive review of the book Aubrey Williams: Art, Histories, Futures.
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George Padmore Institute Annual Lecture
The George Padmore Institute is happy to announce: The First George Padmore Institute Annual Lecture
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EVENT – That Bookshop on Stroud Green Road: Encounters with an Archive
We invite you to an event in collaboration with Haringey Council
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EVENT – MAKING HISTORY: THE INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR OF RADICAL, BLACK AND THIRD WORLD BOOKS 1982–1995
We invite you to an event in collaboration with 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning.
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George Padmore Institute Open Call for Writers of Children’s Books
The George Padmore Institute Is Looking for Writers of Children’s Books!
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Errol Lloyd Reviews Ronald Moody: Sculpting Life
Errol Lloyd provides an exclusive review of the Hepworth Wakefield Museum's exhibition.
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PETER DOIG’S BRIXTON RITZY 2023 AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY SUMMER EXHIBITION
Peter Doig's Brixton Ritzy 2023 is on display at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
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The George Padmore Institute John La Rose Quiz
Read about The George Padmore Institute John La Rose Quiz
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The George Padmore Institute featured in the Guardian
Read about the GPI in the Guardian's article by Lanre Bakare.
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Launch of the George Padmore Collection Easy Read Series
Read about our Easy Read Series in collaboration with The Open University and Generate Voices.
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Blog: Dominique Le Gendre reflects on her two-month residency
Read more about Dominique Le Gendre's residency at the George Padmore Institute.
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Sale of a collection of artworks from the private estate of Andrew Salkey
On behalf of the Salkey family, the George Padmore Institute presents an upcoming sale.
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Our children’s book Jump Up! A Story of Carnival featured in Books for Keeps
Jump Up! A Story of Carnival was featured in an article about joy in Books for Keeps.
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Exclusive Vanley Burke print sale in support of the George Padmore Institute
Support the George Padmore Institute with limited-edition Vanley Burke prints.
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Blog: Dominique Le Gendre reflects on her first month as new artist in residence
Explore the legacy of Caribbean artists with Dominique Le Gendre.
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Noted Composer Dominique Le Gendre joins the George Padmore Institute as new artist in residence
Read more about Dominique Le Gendre's residency at the George Padmore Institute.
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Building appeal update
Read about the latest update on the GPI's building appeal.
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The George Padmore Institute’s archive events and outreach work in 2023
Read about last year's achievements at the George Padmore Institute.
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Statement from the Trustees of the George Padmore Institute 7 November 2023
Read the full statement here.
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Online print sale of Linton Kwesi Johnson portrait by Peter Doig.
Paul Stolper Gallery and Peter Doig will donate a percentage of profits to the GPI building appeal.
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Colonized by Humanity - A book by GPI Trustee Dr Rob Waters
Dr Rob Waters has published his new book Colonized by Humanity.
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The George Padmore Institute’s tribute to Horace Ové
The George Padmore Institute pays tribute to Horace Ové.
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A graphic storytelling workshop with Selina Tusitala Marsh, former New Zealand Poet Laureate
Sign up for this rare opportunity on 21 November at the GPI.
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Sarah White tribute at the British Library
Join us for a celebration of Sarah's life on 29 October 2023.
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Black History Month: Ken Wilson-Max reading at Stamford Hill library
Join Ken Wilson-Max for a reading at Stamford Hill library.
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SOLD OUT! Film screening and panel Talk, Your Local Arena: Upon Westminster Bridge
Join us for a film screening of Upon Westminster Bridge at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning.
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Emergency Fundraising Appeal - Help us raise £35,000!
The George Padmore Institute is launching an Emergency Fundraising Appeal.
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Remembering Kole Omotoso
The George Padmore Insitute pays tribute to Kole Omotoso.
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Linton Kwesi Johnson in conversation
Our trustee Linton Kwesi Johnson is in conversation with Burt Caesar.
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Open University project with the George Padmore Institute
Find out more about our archivist's work with The Open University.
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Our children's book has been longlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2023
Jump Up! A Story of Carnival has been recognised by the Little Rebels Award.
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On the first anniversary of Sarah White's passing we celebrate her life and work
Sarah's absence is still deeply felt at the GPI. Find out more about her work and achievements.
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New Cross Massacre Action Committee Archives 42 years on
It is now 42 years since the tragic fire at the home of a West Indian family during a party.
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Retrospective exhibition of the pioneering artist Errol Lloyd
See the life's work of this amazing Jamaican artist.
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Teachers resource pack on History and Citizenship, Key Stages 3-4
A great teaching resource on Black British History and the GPI Archive.
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The GPI has secured NPO funding from Arts Council England
The GPI will be funded for three years for a special project starting in April 2023.
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Chronicles of a Black Filmmaker: Imruh Bakari Talks to Linton Kwesi Johnson
GPI and 198 Contemporary Arts Present Imruh Bakari in Conversation with Linton Kwesi Johnson
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Reviews of our second children's book Jump Up! A Story of Carnival
Read reviews of Jump Up! and find out about our summer special offer.
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A wonderful evening celebrating Jean Binta Breeze
Find out more about the memorable tribute to Jean Binta Breeze.
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A tribute to Jean Binta Breeze - film available online
View the film of an evening of poetry, song and remembrance held by the GPI and Lambeth Libraries.
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Building Britannia celebrates the Windrush generation and its descendants
Explore the Black British experience of talented and renowned people in our book Building Britannia.
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Jump Up! A Story of Carnival - our latest children's book
Our second children's book is about Carnival with wonderful illustrations by Ken Wilson-Max.
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Information on Sarah White's funeral
Sarah White's funeral will be for family and close friends only. Find out how you can contribute
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Our trustee and co-founder Sarah White has sadly passed away
We are extremely saddened to announce that Sarah White has died.
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Film about the European Action for Racial Equality and Social Justice archive collection
GPI Trustee Azim Hajee and journalist and activist Mogniss H Abdallah talk about the EARESJ
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Review of our children’s book Dream to Change the World by BookTrust
Our children's book has been chosen as one of BookTrust's Best for January 2022.
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Season's greetings from the GPI
Best wishes to all our supporters, followers, visitors and volunteers.
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Reaching New Generations: The Films
Watch Our Series of Films About the GPI's Archive Collections.
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Reviews of Dream to Change the World
Read what children and their parents have to say about our book for 5-to-8-year-olds
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Watch our latest film about the Joan Goody archive collection
Joan Goody was a pioneer in introducing Caribbean, African and Asian literature into British schools
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Dream to Change the World: The Story of John La Rose children's book
A beautifully illustrated story about a joyful young boy in Trinidad who dreams to change the world
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Watch our latest film about Dream to Change the World: The Story of John La Rose, a children’s book published by the GPI
Written and illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max, hear how the book grew out of the GPI archives.
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We will launch our children's book by Ken Wilson-Max on Facebook on 25 October at 7pm
Dream to Change the World evokes love, joy, equality and courage. Everything John La Rose stood for.
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View our latest film about the Black Education Movement and archive at the GPI
Renowned activist and scholar Professor Gus John talks about the Black Education Movement
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Film about the Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners in Kenya (CRPPK) archive collection
Chris Moffat and Yvonne Brown provide unique insights into the CRPPK and the GPI collection.
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Personal Papers of John La Rose (1940s - 2010s) archive collection
Discover more about John La Rose through articles, essays, interviews, letters and notes.
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Black Education Movement archive collection
Find out about the work of BEM and its resistance to education inequality and racism.
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National Association of Supplementary Schools Archive Collection
Delve into the collection on NASS and discover the significant work of this organisation...
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Journals and Newspapers from the UK and Caribbean archive collection
Discover a rich selection of Caribbean and UK journals, newsletters and newspapers...
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The John La Rose Ephemera Archive Collection Film
Discover what John La Rose collected for posterity...
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GPI Trustee Linton Kwesi Johnson pays tribute to Jean Binta Breeze
LKJ responds to the passing of actress/director/poet Jean Binta Breeze...
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National Anti-Racist Movement in Education Archive Collection
Discover the education activism NAME engaged in from 1985-2004...
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Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners in Kenya archive collection
Set up by John La Rose in 1982, find out about this 'solidarity organisation'...
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Uprising, a new BBC three-part documentary by award-winning director Steve McQueen starts this evening
In 1981, three pivotal moments in the history of the black community took place.
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The Eulogy for GPI Friend and Trustee "Tony" Milverton Wallace
Professor Gus John's eulogy highlights the modest genius who was Milverton Wallace...
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George Padmore Institute film about the International Book Fairs of Radical Black and Third World Books 1982-1995
Find out about the seminal International Book Fairs which took place in the 1980s and 1990s...
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The John La Rose Ephemeral Material archive collection
Discover fascinating cultural and political material collected by John La Rose over decades.
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Negro Theatre Workshop archive collection
Find out about the Negro Theatre Workshop's seminal role in London's 1960s cultural landscape.
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A GPI reminder about our short films
Remember to check out the GPI's latest short film & stay tuned for the International Book Fairs...
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40 years since the first International Book Fair of Radical Black and Third World Books
This 1st of its kind international book fair opened its arms to the world in 1982
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European Action for Racial Equality and Social Justice Archive Collection
Find out about this alliance which opposed all forms of fascism, Nazism and racism...
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New film on black supplementary schools available to view on the GPI website
See the GPI's latest film about black supplementary schools.
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BBC documentary Subnormal: A British Scandal
The GPI's materials were used in this BBC film about racist education policies. Find out more...
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Cultural Congress of Havana 1967-1968 archive collection
In 1968, John La Rose attended the Cultural Congress of Havana in Cuba with over 400 intellectuals.
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Joan Goody (1924-2008) Archive Collection
Find out about this educational pioneer who championed African, Asian and Caribbean literature...
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A new GPI film about the Caribbean Artists Movement Archive
Find out about the early days of the seminal CAM and its resounding impact...
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The George Padmore Institute celebrates its 30th Anniversary
The GPI grew out of a community of political and cultural activists and was set up in 1991.
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Carnival 1972-2006
Carnival 1972-2006 is one of the GPI's collections. Read more about this rich cultural material...
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Black Parents Movement 1975-1993
The Black Parents Movement is one of our collections.. Read about this activist community group...
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Sarah White, GPI co-founding trustee, turns eighty
We celebrate co-founding trustee Sarah White's 80th birthday!
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Mangrove Nine Documentary (1973)
Produced by John La Rose and filmmaker Franco Rosso, this is a British story of black civil rights.
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BBC documentary Black Power: A British Story of Resistance
The George Padmore Institute has been involved in an upcoming BBC documentary...Find out more!
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Les Back - Engaging with the New Cross Massacre legacy
Professor Les Back shares his memory of the New Cross fire. Read and see more
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Dream To Change The World: The Life & Legacy of John La Rose (2018)
The details of the extraordinary life of the co-founder of the GPI are published in this book.
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Learn about stories of creativity, resistance and resilience on the GPI's new website!
Our new website has an array of exciting new features. Find out more here.
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Rex Obano and Jay Bernard reflect on the New Cross Massacre in a new film by the GPI
Celebrating the GPI's new website, the two writers share their experiences of using the archive.
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