The 1919 race riots in Britain marked a significant moment when the presence of black and minority ethnic people living in the country, including long-time residents and war veterans, came to public attention.
Furthermore, the demobilization of troops after World War I led to intense post-war job competition. As the National Archives highlight, the perception that foreigners were taking away jobs became a trigger for the rioting and attacks on black and minority ethnic communities, especially in British port cities. [1] The most significant riots were those in South Wales.
References
edit- ^ National Archives. "1919 race riots: How significant a factor was race in the riots of 1919?". Retrieved July 2, 2023.
This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence: National Archives. "1919 race riots: How significant a factor was race in the riots of 1919?". Retrieved July 2, 2023.
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