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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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Limited Christmas Offer: Two Children's Books for £6.99 inc. Free P+P
Beautifully illustrated and colourful books available now. Limited offer.
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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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Free online book launch of The Face of Poverty in Nigeria
Held by the Yusufu Bala Usman Institute and Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung on 21 September
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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
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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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Seasons 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 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 & Yvonne Brown (pictured) 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, notes et al...
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Black Education Movement Archive Collection
Find out about the work of the 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
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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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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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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