Black and Asian Studies Association
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The Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA) was set up in London
in 1991. Until October 1997 it was known as the Association for the Study of African Caribbean and Asian Culture and History In Britain (ASACACHIB).
The Association was set up to foster research and to provide information on the history of Black peoples in Britain
. Founder members include Marika Sherwood and Hakim Adi
. This has been done through a triannual Newsletter and an annual conference. They have also worked with local organisations to highlight the Black Presence
BASA has lobbied government departments and quango
es, such as:
Other work involves specific projects with other organisations
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
in 1991. Until October 1997 it was known as the Association for the Study of African Caribbean and Asian Culture and History In Britain (ASACACHIB).
The Association was set up to foster research and to provide information on the history of Black peoples in Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Founder members include Marika Sherwood and Hakim Adi
Hakim Adi
Dr Hakim Adi ) received his PhD from SOAS, London University. He is a founder member of the Black and Asian Studies Association, which he chaired for several years.-Written work :...
. This has been done through a triannual Newsletter and an annual conference. They have also worked with local organisations to highlight the Black Presence
Black British
Black British is a term used to describe British people of Black African descent, especially those of Afro-Caribbean background. The term has been used from the 1950s to refer to Black people from former British colonies in the West Indies and Africa, who are residents of the United Kingdom and...
BASA has lobbied government departments and quango
Quango
Quango or qango is an acronym used notably in the United Kingdom, Ireland and elsewhere to label an organisation to which government has devolved power...
es, such as:
- English HeritageEnglish HeritageEnglish Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
- blue plaques - Qualifications and Curriculum AuthorityQualifications and Curriculum AuthorityThe Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency is an exempt charity, and an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Children, Schools and Families...
- school curriculum - Museums, Libraries and Archives CouncilMuseums, Libraries and Archives CouncilThe Museums, Libraries and Archives Council is a non-departmental public body in England and a registered charity with a remit to promote improvement and innovation in the area of museums, libraries and archives...
(formerly Resource) regarding archives, libraries and museums
Other work involves specific projects with other organisations
- CASBAH: a pilot website providing research resources relating to Caribbean Studies and the history of Black and Asian peoples in the UK
- The National Archives' website on the history of Black peoples in Britain since the mid 16th century.