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 People’s History Museum for an evening of archive exploration, reflection and solidarity to mark this globally significant conference.
Explore PHM’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.
Organised in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University.
Tickets are now available for the speaker event following the archive showcase. Marking 80 years since this global moment in Manchester, award-winning author, broadcaster, and academic Gary Younge will deliver an insightful lecture and take part in a Q&A as part of Black History Month.
