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Race on the Rails: How Resistance to Racial Discrimination at London Euston Strengthened the UK’s Anti-Discrimination Laws

When one considers the history of racial discrimination, the stories of ordinary people who fought for equality are often overlooked. This compelling article spotlights Asquith Xavier, a Black West Indian railwayman, who challenged his rejection from a position at London Euston Station. By connecting Xavier to broader developments within the British civil rights movement, Oscar Hilder argues for Xavier’s influence on both racial legislation and his personal communities.
AUTHOR OSCAR HILDER

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Echoes of Unrest: Unravelling the 1919 British Race Riots

Historical discussions surrounding racial tensions within 20th century Britain have focused primarily on post WWII events, placed in the context of decolonisation and mass immigration. This article will investigate its foundations, proceedings and aftermath of racial violence that was experienced throughout Great Britain in 1919, particularly in the major port cities, such as Liverpool and Cardiff, seeking to understand the events that took place, and the divisions of race in a broader perspective.
AUTHOR JONAH RONDER