Black British Civil Rights, 1965-2026 with renowned academic, Professor Gus John, who fought for, then wrote laws and trained nations on racial equality.
60 Years of Struggle: Black British Civil Rights, a film on education, housing, policing, health, migration and anti-racism since 1965. Plus a deep conversation with legendary academic, activist and octagenerian, Professor Gus John.
PLUS Caribbean in Crisis rare screening of 1989 film linking to Cuba/Venezuela/Grenada.
The films and conversation will cover:
His UK arrival in the 1960s to become a priest
Life as a gravedigger
Setting up Birmingham’s first Saturday school in 1964
Fighting the Far Right in the 1970s
Setting up the Black Parents Movement with John La Rose/New Beacon books
20,000 people and the Black People's Day of Action 1980s
The first Black Director of Education in Hackney
The London School and Black Child conferences of the 1990s
Breaking academic barriers and mentoring
Writing anti-racist laws in the 2000s and advising governments on equality
The Home Office/Windrush scandal
Police brutality and systemic racism at the BFI in 2026
He will discuss problems, solutions and lessons learned in 60 years of fighting the power.
This event is organised by Black History Walks. Book here on Eventbrite.