These are exregarding subscriptions, COSL of postage we 4. Labour representatives did Thankfully sullie focus on the unemployment, poverty, racial oppression, police affecting black youth. In a number of cases these people are lending support to initiatives aimed at organising defence of those arrested and combatting the danger or a clyisio!. between the Afro-Caribbean and Asian communities.
then did people like Rooker and Hattersley resolution was passed which identify the of the particular alco ing the runeducation facilities;
Of particular concern NOVICTI organisations in the area is the unity of the black com munity itself. Reactionary figures in the Asian community have sought to ferment divisions by accusing Afro-Caribbeans racially motivated attack.
THE GOVERNMENT and the press have attempted to portray the uprising in Handsworth as an outbreak of 'criminality'. They have tried too to exploit the tragic death of two Asians, claiming that last week represents a clash between the Afro-Caribbean and Asian communties.
In all this they have been supported by the Labour Party leadership.
But what took place in Handsworth has nothing to do with 'criminals? or clashes within the black community. It was a direct product of the policies pursued by the Tory government. A product of mass unemployment, social oppression and an utterly racist police force. The responsibility for the deaths of Kaffamali and Amir Moledia lies at Thatcher's door.
The entire labour movement must defend the black youth who are now under vicious attack. That is why Socialist Action is devoting four pages to what took place in Handsworth — and the reaction to it.
MICK ARCHER and CAROL TURNER report from Birmingham.
RAGHIB AHSAN provided much of the background material in our coverage.
Demolition work in Lozells Road after the fire GEOFFREY DEAR, chief constable of the West Improvements to houses, Socialist Action 20 September 1985
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