Racial Collection (#6)

Indigenous people of Brazil and Paraguay, South America
Indigenous men and women of Brazil and Paraguay, South America, wearing lip and ear plugs (pelele). This is done when the child is young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose

Native American Indian encampment, Calgary, Canada. Date: circa 1895

Five Maori Tombs - New Zealand. Mausoleum of E Tohi, the mother of Rauparaha, on the Island of Mana, in Cook's Straits (top)

Monument to Te Whero Whero's daughter, Raroera Pah
Monument made of carved wood to Te Whero Whero's favourite daughter at Raroera Pah. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847

Trevor Phillips and Sue Slipman
Trevor Phillips (b 1953), television executive and presenter, currently Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), previously the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE)

Linus Pauling, American chemist, peace activist and writer
Linus Carl Pauling (1901-1994), American chemist, peace activist, author and educator, winner of two Nobel Prizes, one for Chemistry in 1954 and one for Peace in 1962

Steve Biko, anti-apartheid activist in South Africa
Steve Biko (Stephen Biko, 1946-1977), anti-apartheid activist in South Africa during the 1960s and 1970s. He founded the Black Consciousness Movement, and died in police custody. Date: circa 1960s

Martin Luther King, American civil rights leader
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American clergyman, political activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. Date: circa 1960s

Jesse Jackson, American civil rights activist
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here speaking at a press conference. Date: circa 1980s

Jesse Jackson with Linda Bellos
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here at a press conference with Linda Bellos (b 1950)

CLAN MAC BAIN
Clan MAC BAIN loyal to the death to the Stuart cause, a highlander succumbs to the musketry of an English soldier. Date: 1847

A West Indian lady in her best frock at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

PAPUA NEW GUINEA A tribe meets to discuss the death of their sacred bird, the blue Bird of Paradise Date: 1930s

In the Irish countryside, a farmer walks along with his donkey cart, with dog attached, on a rural road. Date: circa 1930

RACIAL/NEW ZEALAND/DEATH
Maori chief Upokia, sitting in state after his death, surrounded by the heads of his enemies Date: circa 1850

RACIAL/FLORIDA INDIANS
Widows of Florida who having lost their husbands in the wars beg the King for his assistance; in the background, hermaphrodites attend to the sick and bury the dead Date: 1564

RACIAL/MANDAN CEMETERY
Mandan cemetery: the ring of skulls is where the ceremonies take place; beyond are the platforms on which the bodies of the dead are laid Date: circa 1830

The Douglas Tartan. Date: circa 1902

Aboriginal children 1914
Aboriginal children in a mission school at Mitchell River, north-west Australia. Date: 1914

The Macgregor Tartan (Mainly red) Date: circa 1902

LITTLE CROW Famous fighting chief. Date: 1905

Iroquois burial in sitting posture
The Iroquois people of North America bury their dead in a sitting posture. Date: 1846

Native American chief of the Nez Perces. Date: ? - 1904 Source: Photograph by Es Curtis in Scribner's Magazine
1718888 Native American chief of the Nez Perces. Date: ? - 1904 Source: Photograph by Es Curtis in Scribner's Magazine March 1905, page 272 by Curtis

After dinner at the Sailors'Home, in Wells Street, near the London Docks in the East End
After dinner at the Sailors Home, in Wells Street, near the London Docks in the East End. A sailor dancing the hornpipe accompanied by a harp. Date: 1873

Othello killing Desdemona, Act IV, Scene II (engraving)
5229013 Othello killing Desdemona, Act IV, Scene II (engraving) by Meadows, Kenny (1790-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello killing Desdemona, Act IV, Scene II)

Embarrassing position of the commanding officer, or love at first sight (colour litho)
5990872 Embarrassing position of the commanding officer, or love at first sight (colour litho) by Valda, Salvator (c.1880-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)
2809091 The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uprising in South Africa)

Brawl between Americans and Japanese in a San Franciso bar (colour litho)
2779302 Brawl between Americans and Japanese in a San Franciso bar (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Southern baptism, Aiken, 1900-06 (b / w photo)
779085 A Southern baptism, Aiken, 1900-06 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection

Jack ashore (colour litho)
5990887 Jack ashore (colour litho) by Valda, Salvator (c.1880-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack ashore. Illustration for Naval Sketches by Salvator Valda and Henry Hunt RN (Simpkin)

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"Unveiling the Power of Protest: A Glimpse into Racial Dynamics Through Captivating Moments" In a defining moment at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos took a bold stand against racial injustice. As they stood on the podium during the medal ceremonies, their clenched fists raised high in a Black Power salute, their message reverberated around the world. Australian athlete Peter Norman joined them by wearing an OPHR badge, displaying solidarity with their cause. Reflecting on history's tapestry struggles, we encounter Geronimo - an iconic figure representing Native American resistance against oppression. His indomitable spirit echoes through time as he fought valiantly for his people's rights. Shifting our gaze to Pearly Kings & Queens and Welsh Girls donning traditional costumes in 1908, we witness cultural pride amidst adversity. These vibrant displays serve as reminders that diversity should be celebrated rather than suppressed. Journeying further across continents brings us face-to-face with a Chukchi Warrior clad in armor - emblematic of indigenous resilience against colonization. Their unwavering determination to preserve their heritage resonates deeply within our collective consciousness. Glimpses into marginalized communities continue with snapshots of Gypsies and Caravan life from the 1930s to Kent's present-day gypsies. These images remind us of ongoing challenges faced by these communities while highlighting their rich cultural contributions often overlooked or misunderstood. Tragically, racial tensions persist even within law enforcement systems as evidenced by a haunting photograph capturing police brutality towards young black men during Birmingham's Youth Mass Demonstration in 1963. This painful reminder urges us to confront systemic racism head-on and strive for justice and equality. Expanding our perspective beyond borders takes us back centuries ago to Japan's samurai era where racial dynamics shaped society profoundly. The legacy left behind serves as both a testament to resilience and a call for understanding.