Archives in Solidarity

The Fifth Pan-African Congress held in Manchester in 1945 was a pivotal event in the fight against colonialism and racism, and for African independence. 80 years on join us for an evening of archive exploration, reflection and solidarity to mark this globally significant conference.

During the evening you can explore People’s History Museum’s galleries and archives. These hold the Negro Association Manchester Membership Ledger, Labour Party material about the Pan African Federation and a rich collection of material about the life of Congress attendee Thomas Bangbala.

We will also be joined by libraries and archives from across the city including the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre, North West Film Archive and Working Class Movement Library, who will be showcasing their amazing collections highlighting stories of resistance and solidarity. And you will be able to find out more about The Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement Programme.

This is a free event, bookable in advance.

You may also like to book tickets for our speaker event following the archive showcase - What Peace? Whose Freedom? Gary Younge marks the 80th anniversary of the Manchester Pan African Congress

Interested in finding out more?

Read our blog by Historian Geoff Brown and PHM and Manchester Metropolitan University Researcher Dr Shirin Hirsch looking at the 80th anniversary of the fifth Pan-African Congress.

Suitable for 12+ (under 16s must have an accompanying adult)

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