The Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA) was set up in

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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). Founder members who attended the inaugural meeting at the

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on 5 February 1991 include Stephen Bourne,

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, David Killingray,

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and

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. The Association was set up to foster research and to provide information on the history of Black peoples in

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. This has been done through a triannual Newsletter - first published in September 1991 - and an annual conference. They have also worked with local organisations to highlight the Black Presence in British society. BASA has lobbied government departments and

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es, such as: *

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- school curriculum *

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(formerly Resource) regarding archives, libraries and museums. Other work involves specific projects with other organisations, including: * CASBAH: a pilot website providing research resources relating to Caribbean Studies and the history of Black and Asian peoples in the UK. *

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' website on the history of Black peoples in Britain since the mid-16th century."Black Presence"
at The National Archives.

References

External links

BASA official websiteCASBAH
{{Black British topics 1991 establishments in the United Kingdom Asian-British culture in London Afro-Caribbean culture in London Black British culture in London Black British history Educational organisations based in London Organizations established in 1991