Black and Asian Studies Association

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The Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA) was set up in London in 1990. 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

Black presence in British society.[1]

BASA has lobbied government departments[2] and quangoes, such as:

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.
  • The National Archives' website on the history of Black peoples in Britain since the mid-16th century.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Sources for Black and Asian History", Worcestershire Record Office.
  2. ^ "Channel 4". Archived from the original on 24 March 2005. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
  3. ^ Black and Asian Studies Association website.
  4. ^ "Black Presence" at The National Archives.

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