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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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GPI Archives Reopening in May
We will be reopening on restricted hours from Tuesday 4 May by prior appointment only.
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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 Founding Trustee, Turns Eighty
We celebrate Founding Trustee Sarah White's 80th birthday! Read on...
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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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Vron Ware speaks on a new film by the GPI about the New Cross Massacre
The George Padmore Insitute has launched a new film about the New Cross Massacre in 1981.
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The GPI and Steve McQueen’s drama anthology Small Axe
The Golden Globe nominated Small Axe anthology comprises five docu-dramas directed by Steve McQueen.
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Paintings by acclaimed Jamaican artist Errol Lloyd feature on the George Padmore Institute website
The GPI's new website will feature paintings by this important Caribbean artist for new generations.
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Writer-in-Residence Ken Wilson-Max talks about working with the George Padmore Institute
Ken is an award-winning author, illustrator and publisher of children’s books.
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Two booklets to purchase: New Cross Massacre Story and the Black People's day of Action 02.03.1981
2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the tragic New Cross Massacre and Black People's Day of Action.
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New Cross Massacre Committee Archives 40 years on
It is now 40 years since the tragic fire at the home of a West Indian family during a party.
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Two Writers-in-Residence at the George Padmore Institute in 2021
Two exciting authors, Yaba Badoe and Ken Wilson-Max, will join the GPI as Writers-in-Residence.
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The GPI is awarded an Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant for its Reaching New Generations project
The George Padmore Institute is happy to announce an Arts Council National Lottery Project grant.
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