Record

Ref NoMS 2192/C/D/2/3/3
TitleRace Relations: Police and Policing
LevelFile
Date2000s
DescriptionMaterial relating to black community response to some issues over policing and black people. Includes:
- Photocopied flyer for national demonstration, "No More Deaths in [police] Custody!" and attached article regarding first black person to die in police custody, David Oluwale, in 1969. Trafalgar Square, London. 25 October 2003.
- Flyer for March in protest at the death of Michael Powell in police custody. March Began Handsworth, Birmingham, 15 November [2003] and other leaflets regarding Michael Powell's death in police custody.
- Campaign/ information sheet re: the alleged 'framing' of a member of Brent’s black community.
- Photocopied article from 'New Nation' newspaper, about the suspension of six police officers following death of Michael Powell in custody. 26 January 2004.
- Roger Sylvester Justice Campaign Newsletter (died in police custody) Newsletter number 7 'rev1' December 2002. 2 copies.
- Meeting with Councillor Yvonne Mosquito. Flyer for consultation meeting about regional policing with Councillor Yvonne Mosquito, Birmingham. April 2004. 3 copies.
- Justice for Alton Manning Campaign leaflet. Black death in police custody Public Notice: Racist Police Harrassment Continues
- West Midlands Police recruitment poster. 'Career opportunities in West Midlands Police' publicity poster aimed at Black recruits. Response: 'Ad-hoc Committee Against Police Harassment and Racism' public notice appeal for black people not to join police force.
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FormatItems
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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