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Born in 1958, Elizabeth “Liz” Obi became politically active as a teenager in London during a time of deep racial inequality and social tension. By 1972, she had joined the British Black Panther Movement, which was at the forefront of anti-racist activism in Britain. It was through this movement that she met Olive Morris, forming a close partnership grounded in shared purpose and radical vision. Together, they campaigned against housing discrimination, police harassment, and i

Dame Jocelyn Barrow was a pioneering British educator, civil rights activist, and public servant. As a founder of CARD and a champion of multicultural education, she helped transform race relations, media representation, and cultural heritage in the UK. Her work forms a central part of the “Legacies of Action: Understanding 60 Years of Change and Challenge” campaign, tracing the achievements of Black British activists over decades.

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Explore Bernard Coard's legacy as an educator and catalyst for change in Black education. Discover how Bernard Coard's work reshaped UK policies.